Archives and Records Management: Records Training

This guide provides information on the following topics:

• Getting Started - learn what records are, basic overview of key terminology, and strategies for beginning to manage records;
• Records Schedules - learn about KAUST's Records Retention and Disposition Schedules and how to use them;
• Email management- learn best practices for managing emails; 
• Naming conventions - learn best practices to name your files and folders;
• Meeting Minutes Tips - Learn best practices when taking meeting minutes;
• Is Your Recorded Information a Record? - A flowchart to guide you in determining whether you have a University Record;
• Overview of SharePoint interface - learn how to navigate SharePoint online and What to File in SharePoint;
• Searching SharePoint - learn how to properly search in KAUST's chosen suite of tools (Office365)
• Self-paced records management learning module - learn the foundations of records management at KAUST
• Transfer to Archives - learn when and how to send some permanent records to the University Archives; and
• FAQ - this page provides a list of answers to commonly asked questions.