For the Record’s “Meet the Staff” feature is an opportunity for our archivists to connect directly with the community which we serve. Name: Michael Grissett Title: Records Center Archivist Specialties: Operational Organization, Procedure and Work Flow Design, Risk Management How did you end up working at the Alabama Department of Archives and History? I have … Continue reading Meet the Staff Feature: Michael Grissett
Newspaper Preservation
Guest Contributor: Mary Clare Johnson, Collections Archivist, Alabama Department of Archives and History Many of us collect and keep newspapers and clippings as souvenirs of historical and personal importance; however, these ephemeral objects are not meant to last forever and have an expected lifespan of 50 years or less. They require special care and proper … Continue reading Newspaper Preservation
Getting to Know the Local Government Records Commission
If you have ever enrolled in a public school, checked out a book from the public library, registered your car with the DMV, or received a parking ticket, you have been involved in the creation of local government records. Local records promote government transparency and may have future historical or research significance. The Local Government … Continue reading Getting to Know the Local Government Records Commission
Meet the Staff Feature: Katie Ray
For the Record’s “Meet the Staff” feature is an opportunity for our archivists to connect directly with the community which we serve. Name: Katie Ray Title: Records Management Archivist Specialties: Electronic Records, Records Disposition Authority (RDA) revision How did you end up working at the Alabama Department of Archives and History? I got hooked on … Continue reading Meet the Staff Feature: Katie Ray
Local Government Records Destruction: Avoid Common Errors
When submitting your Local Government Records Destruction Notice to the Alabama Department of Archives and History, avoiding common errors will help the Archives staff process and return your destruction notice more quickly. For detailed instructions on completing a Local Government Records Destruction Notice, please visit our blog titled “Local Government Records Destruction 101.” Use a … Continue reading Local Government Records Destruction: Avoid Common Errors
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