The Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board (OHRAB) is offering professional development scholarships, funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The scholarship aims to support continuing education for graduate students and individuals working or volunteering in a qualified position who care for the historic record. The Board will award scholarships to assist individuals in attending a professional development opportunity of their choosing. Applicants must be individuals who are full-time (minimum of 9 credits) graduate students currently enrolled in an Ohio institution of higher education; individuals working or volunteering in an Ohio library, archive, special collection, or government repository; individuals who serve as a state, county, municipal, or township official or their designee whose main responsibilities is to maintain public records; and those who work or volunteer in other roles caring for or providing access to records within the State of Ohio. For additional information and the application form, please visit https://ohrab.org/professional-development-scholarships-3/.
Records Management Implications of Teleworking
Teleworking has been rapidly increasing in popularity, especially in the wake of the current pandemic. As employees continue to work from home or return to the workplace following an extended telework arrangement, it’s important for public entities to remind employees about their ongoing obligations to exercise proper records management practices.
Ohio ERC has compiled the following resources that outline some of the potential records management considerations that can accompany teleworking arrangements:
- RIM Implications of Teleworking– Society of American Archivists (SAA)
- FAQ About Telework – National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
- Telework Fact Sheet – Department of Interior
- Records Management in the “Zoom Age” – Ohio Attorney General’s Office
- Online Conference Platform Records Tip Sheet – Ohio Electronic Records Committee
Celebrate Electronic Records Day October 10!
Please join with the Council of State Archivists to celebrate Electronic Records Day. Electronic Records Day is an opportunity to raise awareness among government agencies, related professional organizations, the general public and other stakeholders about the crucial role electronic records play in our world and the need to manage and preserve them. More information and resources are available at the Council of State Archivists’ website. Also, when looking for resources to share with stakeholders, don’t forget about the OhioERC’s tip sheets!