Records management training

Introduction to Records Management: Records Management 101

• This course covers the basic information needed for records creators and designees. The course walks attendees through why records management is important, the university retention schedule, legal requirements, and paper and electronic records. It concludes with an in-depth discussion on how to identify records and the process of updating the university retention schedule.

Upcoming sessions:

Feb 17, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to Noon via Zoom

To register for a session, sign up through HRIS self-service or email learning-develop-hr@k-state.edu. When sending an email, please include your name, employee ID and the course title (e.g., Records Management 101). Attendees will receive credit in HRIS.

If you have questions about the course content, contact Danielle Hall at libsc@k-state.edu.

Additional micro-training sessions are available upon request. Trainings can include:

• Generative AI Best Practices with Records and Data
• Electronic Records Management
• Shared Drive File Management
• CatFiles / W:Drive Migration
• File System Development and Naming Conventions

Helpful tip sheets

Is it a record? (PDF): This helpful document uses a decision flowchart to help you determine if something is a record. It also provides definitions of common records management terms.

Records lifecycle (PDF): This PDF illustrates the lifecycle of a record and provides definitions for common records management terms.