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Archives to help manage A-files
Tags: National Archives , USCIS , Immigration Services , genealogy , Greg Smith , A files
Agencies embrace Web 2.0
Federal agencies' use of blogs, social networking and other web-based technology can help create a more transparent government. But how have agencies embraced Web 2.0 tools? A study by NARA assesses agencies' use of social media.
Tags: Web 2.0 , Jolie Lee , social media
What's the best place to work in the federal government?
The Partnership for Public Service along with the Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation at American University released its annual rankings of the best places to work in the federal government.
Tags: best practices , PPS , Max Stier , Best Places to Work , NRC , GAO , Surface Transportation Board , DOT , Olivia Branco
NARA declassification chief tackles backlog
For years, a huge backlog of government agency documents in need of declassification has piled up at the National Archives and Records Administration. Now, however, a woman whose name is familiar in the federal declassification community is on board at NARA, taking the first steps toward whittling away at that backlog of 410 million pages of documents by a seemingly impossible deadline set in the law.
Tags: national security , Public Interest Declassification Board , Sheryl Shenberger , best practices , Max Cacas
History at risk over unclassified and declassified information
Without training and leadership, modern history may be lost forever.
Tags: mngt , transparency , classification , national security , Martin Faga , Meredith Fuchs , Public Interest Declassification Board , GWU , National Security Archive
Agency FOIA backlog growing despite open government
National Security Archive survey reveals agencies are not reporting accurate information about 10-year backlog to the Justice Department. NSA found agencies are falling well short of the Obama administration's mandate to improve Freedom of Information Act requests.
Tags: National Security Archive , FOIA , knight open government survey , management , declassification , open government , Courtney Thompson
Tuesday Federal Newscast - July 5, 2011
The latest news affecting federal workers and government contractors. Find out what you need to know to start your day.
Tags: Federal newscast , Federal Drive , GSA , mileage reimbursement , HUD , Census , VA , contracting , USDA
Debra Wall appointed new deputy archivist
Archivist David Ferriero named Debra Steidel Wall as his deputy, effective July 3, according to an agency release.
Tags: David Ferriero , management , people
Cloud computing e-discovery risks a concern
The Justice Department and NARA are paying close attention to GSA, USDA and others in how they implement email and data storage on private sector clouds. Agencies should address potential data storage, collection and access issues during the development of the solicitation.
Tags: technology , Allison Stanton , Jason Baron , DoJ , e-discovery , cloud computing , records management , FedSMC , Jason Miller
Blog outlines proposed classification changes
A new blog allows the public to comment on draft proposals about changing the classification and declassification system.
Tags: Public Interest Declassification Board , declassification , classification , transparency , blog , technology , Jolie Lee
