Preparing Records for Transfer

Hands on Training in Getting it Right

 
1/2 day

$200.00 +GST

 
The process of transferring records to Archives New Zealand is key to future
use of the records. For researchers to be able to access them the records
must be well labelled, well listed and safely boxed.
 
This workshop introduces you to the requirements for transfer to Archives NZ,
and uses real examples to practice listing and boxing. It focuses on hands on
activities and addresses legacy records as well as current material and covers
how to plan a transfer project.
 
This course is intended for people working in public offices with responsibility
for transferring records to Archives New Zealand. This includes recordkeeping
and information management professionals such as Records Managers, and
Records Officers, as well as any administration staff involved in transfer
projects.
 
What You Will Learn:
 
• How to list records for transfer to Archives New Zealand.
• How to pack records for transfer.
• Different types of boxes in use by Archives New Zealand – and when to
use each one.
• How to transfer legacy records.
• How to plan transfer projects.
• How to list poorly labeled records.
• What guidelines, support and resources are available.
 
Before registering for this course please check whether your agency has a
current retention and disposal schedule. If your agency doesn’t have a
current retention and disposal schedule, or you are unsure, please contact
the training coordinator before registering at: rkadvice@archives.govt.nz
 
Download the flyer for this course here
Register for this course here