Records Management Services has created the following resources, tutorials, and tips to assist University employees in their record keeping.
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Cloud-Based Applications Best PracticesOffices and departments at the UW can use cloud applications to store university records provided that the records are managed properly. This resource helps offices and departments to establish best practices around records retention, usability, privacy & security, account management, implementation, and provider contracts. |
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Identify Your Vital Records (Infographic)Identifying your Vital Records is the first step to managing them properly. How do you know what's really a Vital Record? Use this flow chart to decide. |
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Assess Vital Records Risk (Infographic)Use this infographic to ask important questions that help you assess the hazards and risks your Vital Records face. |
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Best Practices for Team Communication Platforms (Infographic)Tools like Slack and MS Teams free us from emails but present unique challenges. These best practices are designed to help offices use team communication platforms efficiently and in compliance with UW legally-approved retention policies. |
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Quick Reference CardsWhether you just started at UW or have been here for years, managing records is a fact of life. Print and display our Quick Reference Cards in your workspace. |
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Guide to Files ManagementOur Files Management manual provides guidance for establishing and maintaining the records of your office by the most efficient and economical means available. |
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Vital Records ManualVital Records are records that must be protected because of severe consequences to the office and the University as a whole if the record is lost or destroyed. |