"It Took a Village" to Build a Successful RIM Program"

December 2021

CREDITS: 1 CEU (ARMA International) and 1 GARA Study Hour (NAGARA)

GARA CERTIFICATE CORE COMPETENCY AREAS: "Records and Information Management Basics"

DURATION: 60 Minutes

OVERVIEW: The City of Sparks, NV was utilizing a "patchwork" records management process that included mountains of paper, several outdated software systems, microfilm, off-site storage, and just one records technician to assist 400 employees. This webinar is a look at their journey to create a successful records and information management (RIM) program.

The Learning Objectives of this webinar presentation include:

  • Discovery - Who is responsible for records management? How do I get started? Who can help get this program off the ground? How do we pay for it?
  • How do we use the resources we have available and acquire additional resources over time.
  • Disaster planning and recovery--What is it and why is it critical to have a plan?
  • Training and Education--knowledge is powerful! Train your team and fund records education for staff.
  • Audit and Maintain the program--Inspect what you expect. You've implemented a program, make sure it's working and is compliant. Maintain your RIM program!

 PRESENTER: Julie Torres, CRM, CMC, Assistant City Clerk, City of Sparks, NV