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CHAPTER 3 |
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Improved
training and outreach can reduce the mismanagement of records. |
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WSA Can Be More Proactive In Providing Training |
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Statute
charges WSA with providing information about records management to interested
agencies. Formal
training is limited in quantity and focused on state agencies. The
results of the SHRAB survey indicate a need for additional training and
outreach on the part of WSA |
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Mismanagement of RecordsCan Cost the State |
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Without
proper training, records could be damaged or lost. Electronic
storage is not an approved medium for permanent records. Several
potential legal costs can accompany the mismanagement of records. WSA
says records managers often do not systematically file and destroy records. Storing and managing records in the Records
Center or the Archives is inexpensive.
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Professional Organizations Stressthe Importance of Training |
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The
SHRAB report recognized that local entities need stronger support and
guidance. Archives
must provide agencies with sufficient guidance and training for records
management. Laws
and regulations requiring good record keeping practices are not enough. An
active outreach and training program is an essential part of a state records
management program. |
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WSA
could potentially train 51,500 people within Wyoming in effective records
management. |
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Recommendation: WSA should seek
temporary funding to develop and implement a comprehensive training program. |
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WSA
may be able to obtain funding for a temporary position to implement a
training program. |