On-Demand Webcasts: MARA Lecture
Blockchain DLT: Records, Rewards and Risks
MARA Guest Lecture
Blockchain is a decentralized, immutable, and cryptographically secure distributed ledger technology (DLT), broadly used to eliminate the need for trust in data transfer. Blockchain technologies are being explored for diverse applications across numerous market sectors—but the application is not without risks. Guided by a moderator, the four panelists will provide a brief review of the technology, present uses cases, explore questions asked by practicing records managers, and explain the risk and audit considerations that must be examined before implementing a blockchain solution.
An Archivist’s Tale
MARA Guest Lecture
This is the tale of a podcast that focuses on archivists in conversation with archivists, discussing their work and passions and how they care for the historical record and present the storied past. Hosted by husband and wife archivist team Karen Trivette and Geof Huth.
Capuchin Archives in Detroit, Michigan USA
MARA Guest Lecture
Not all archivists work in a library or academic setting, but they all face similar challenges—lack of necessary staff and resources. In this presentation, you’ll learn how one lone archivist transformed a religious archives in Detroit that had no computerized records, relevant finding aids, inventory of holdings, or open reading room into a responsive reference center for both religious and secular patrons. You will learn how she and her team of 1 part-time staff person, 2 volunteers, and 1 friar work with paper-based archival materials including council meetings, land deeds, and friar personal files as well as saint relics, artifacts, and audio-visual items. The methods described to bring order to chaos are adaptable to large and small archives in any setting.
European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A Path Towards Records/Information Management Compliance
MARA Guest Lecture
The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on May 25, 2018. The regulation is designed to protect the privacy rights and freedoms of individuals residing in the EU. However, the regulation is being deemed the new “gold standard” for privacy protection globally. Under GDPR, individuals have specific data subject rights relating to data erasure/deletion and organizations have defined data retention and destruction responsibilities. In this session, Lisa will introduce attendees to GDPR and share how to facilitate a path towards records/information management compliance under the regulation.
Building a Roadmap for Implementing an ECM Solution
MARA Guest Lecture
Organizations that want to implement a new ECM solution or move from one ECM to another often underestimate the resources necessary to not only move but to improve business processes. ECM solutions should be implemented with full knowledge of their capabilities and the objective of improving the way employees work by taking advantage of all the features of an ECM solution. The work begins by understanding where you are today. This session will explain how to look at “today” and build a roadmap comprised of the steps and a timeline for implementing a solution.
Global Records Management for Aquariums and Zoos
MARA Guest Lecture
What’s the first thing you think of when someone asks you about your trip to the zoo or aquarium? It’s likely the animal and marine life you encountered—not the records behind the scenes. But those institutions must show evidence of having modern (preferably electronic) records management systems for managing animal records, veterinary records, and other relevant information. Guest speaker Josh Courteau will discuss the role records play in managing a world’s worth of animal data and describe the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) used by more than 1,100 institutions in over 96 countries. Guest speaker Matt Seguin will discuss research being conducted at Mote Marine Laboratory and his role in maintaining accurate physical and digital records of the animals in the collection.
It Takes a Village: A State Agency’s Implementation of an Electronic Document Management System
MARA Guest Lecture
Document and records management systems are awesome! That is, once they are up and running… But it takes time and hard work to get to that point. The benefits to a government’s or agency’s records program can be immense and the end justifies the means. Just how do you get there, though? Our speakers, Nathan Owens and Pari Swift, will share their journey from the RFP to implementation, to on-going maintenance of a system at a large state agency.
Council Of State Archivists Government Careers Webinar
Join members of the Council of State Archivists to hear about exciting and varied experiences in careers as government archivists and records managers. Guest speakers include the director of the Kansas State Archives; an Illinois archivist who writes and edits state archives publications, manages grants, and is a records board deputy coordinator; and an archivist who works in proactive, secure, and efficient management of electronic records in Oregon.
Records Management in the Legal Environment
Every industry presents its own unique properties and challenges in the management of physical and electronic records. In this presentation, you will be introduced to the ever expanding and important world of records management within the legal environment of a law firm setting.