21^st Century Information Practitioners – Rising to the Challenge

Certified records managers and archivists have long performed duties associated with organizing, managing, preserving, and ensuring access to valued information assets. In today’s fast-paced digital world, information professionals must continually adapt to changes brought on by new technologies, content types, and user demands.

In this webinar, we explore dynamic forces in modern record keeping and learn how graduates of SJSU’s Master of Archives and Records Management (MARA) program are prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

The event will feature insights from 21st century archivists and records managers on electronic information lifecycle management approaches. They will describe how they are applying their advanced training and skills to meet the complex and evolving requirements of their public and private sector organizations.

Speakers:

Wendy Lillie – Records Manager and Technical Librarian, Ball Aerospace

Suzanne Guzzetta – Deputy City Clerk, City of Gilroy, Gilroy, California

Cristina Purice – Graduate Student Assistant, California Energy Commission

Pat Franks, Professor and Coordinator for Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) Program, San Jose State University

Lori Ashley, Industry Development Manager, Preservica