TRAINING CLASSES AND SCHEDULE

The Basics of Records Management

This three-hour class explores the need for records management, the importance of records management in today's business environment, and discusses the overall benefits that can be realized by following a sound records management policy. Florida Statutes 119 and 257, the Public Records statutes and the State Retention Guidelines are also discussed. The class features three video presentations depicting issues surrounding records retention policies in the workplace. The "Basics" class focuses on practical skills and open discussion of individual records concerns.

Records Management Focus Application

This two and one half-hour class provides "hands on" training in the Records Management FOCUS application. Students will learn how to store, retrieve and re-file inactive records. In addition, students will explore various types of system reports.

Micrographics Index Training Class

This one and one half-hour workshop is offered to instruct users on the various facets of the Records Management Micrographics Index. This index was created for land-related, roadwork and capital improvement files that have been microfilmed. Students will learn how to access information by referencing project name, by referencing section-township-range or by referencing a unique identification designation such as map page, site plan number, project number or permit number. You must have access to the FOCUS mainframe in order to use this index.

Upcoming!!! Electronic Records Issues

This course, is still in the "planning stage", will address related issues to electronic public records, including e-mail. More detailed information will be available at a later date.