Managing information to make life easier: an introduction to records management

Briefing for all staff who create, receive and use records or information.

This briefing is not currently running. The handouts are available for staff reference.

Information overload? Don’t know what to destroy? Don’t panic, records management can help!

This lunchtime briefing is for all staff who create, receive and use records or information. You could be a new member of staff wanting to establish good record-keeping practices to avoid information overload, a long-serving member of staff intending a good ‘clear out’, or you might have been tasked with reviewing or developing a records management system for your unit.

This briefing:

  • Introduces the concept of ‘records management’
  • Explains why good records management is important
  • Provides practical advice to help all staff manage their records better
  • Outlines a route-map for staff tasked with developing and implementing records management systems for their units

Download the handouts for this briefing: