Introduction to Records and Information Management for State and Local Governments

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About the IPER Project

The Council of State Archivists is leading this project to develop and deliver Web- and CD-based training for state and local governments nationwide. The Intergovernmental Preparedness for Essential Records (IPER) project is made possible by a $2.6 million award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Competitive Grants Training Program.

Overview of the IPER Project (April 2009) (PDF, 100K)

IPER Project Updates


This narrated Power Point presentation was created as part of the Council of State Archivists' "Intergovernmental Preparedness for Essential Records (IPER)" project. Watch the presentation as a simple introduction to Records Management or to prepare you for the IPER webinars (coming in 2010).


IPER Participant Materials for Essential Records (ER)

IPER Participant Materials for Emergency Planning and Response (REPR)

Intergovernmental Preparedness for Essential Records (IPER)


This web site is provided as a courtesy of the Maryland State Archives. As you develop your records management program, you should consult with the Records Management Division of the Department of General Services and your staff counsel.