Category: Blog

  • Records connect is back… Alright!

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    Just like the Backstreet Boys, after a long hiatus, QSA records connect is back. We will be providing you with informative and useful updates on topics related to records and information management. Some of the topics you can expect to see include: We also want to hear from you, the public authorities we assist! What…

  • Recordkeeping & Working Remotely: 4 Tips to Make it Easier!

    Recordkeeping & Working Remotely: 4 Tips to Make it Easier!

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    Our working practices have changed dramatically over the past year. Even when we’re working from home, dealing with tech fails, pets, kids photo bombing our team meetings, and the endless craving for coffee/tea/biscuits (delete as appropriate) we’re still required to ensure we are keeping records of our work that are accessible when needed. Here’s some…

  • Digital Archiving project update

    Digital Archiving project update

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    We’re excited to share with you that QSA has commenced working on Tranche 2 of the Digital Archive Program: the capability for the Digital Preservation and Storage of permanent digital born records. Tranche 1 saw the design and implementation of our new Archival Management System (comprising of ArchivesSpace, ArchivesGateway and ArchivesSearch).  The focus of Tranche…

  • A New World of Information Needs New Thinking

    A New World of Information Needs New Thinking

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    The rapid and transformative change of the way data and information is created and used has meant we need to reimagine the way we do retention and disposal. Currently, agencies use disposal authorisations to help determine what records to keep and for how long. Under the Public Records Act 2002, a disposal authorisation is required…

  • What records do I need to keep?

    What records do I need to keep?

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    We know it’s not always easy to put the requirements of the Public Records Act 2023 into practice.  An important and sometimes challenging part can be working out what a public record is in the first place! We have updated our Records you need to keep factsheet to help make the process of identifying records…

  • Using Human Centred Design

    Using Human Centred Design

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    Brands around the world like Netflix and Dominoes create ways to hook us in, to create understanding and through that seek to influence us to choose to spend our time with them rather than their competitors. With all the tasks and pieces of administrivia that demand our attention every day, recordkeeping is also finding itself…