ALGIM Training Session: Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities

This beginner course is designed for those who are new to information management and the specific requirements relating to the management of information and records in local authorities.

The course explores all the basics of information management across both the physical, and digital environments, from creation through to disposal.  It also covers the role IM practitioners play in their organisation, and how good IM contributes to and supports the overall functions and goals of the local authority.

The course is divided into seven modules of 90 minutes each.  Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand.  There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.

About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting

Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.

Online sessions – all run from 9:00am – 10:30am

• Session 1 (9th February 2026): course overview, defining IM and record-keeping
• Session 2 (11th February 2026): legislation and standards
• Session 3 (13th February 2026): storage and handling, disaster recover and business continuity planning
• Session 4 (16th February 2026): creation and control using classification structures, physical file management
• Session 5 (18th February 2026): metadata, email management, databases
• Session 6 (20th February 2026): shared network drives, electronic document management systems, digitisation
• Session 7 (23rd February 2026): managing non-current information, disposal of information, local authority archives.

What you need to know

• We will use Microsoft Teams as the platform.
• You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
• You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
• Sessions are limited to 4 - 8 participants
• If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
  
• You will receive an email with a link to each session.
• We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything

For any questions, please contact service@algim.org.nz