Washington Records and Information Managers (WARIM)

(formerly the State Records Officers Forum)

The Washington Records and Information Managers (WARIM) Forum serves to unite fellow Records Officers and strengthen records management throughout the state of Washington. Our goals are to ensure continuity, cooperation, and consistency of records management standards, as well as support and champion fellow Records Officers.

Office Holders...

• Chair - Rosie Bigelow
• Vice Chair - Cynthia Jones
• Secretary - Rachel Thompson

Current Issues

• Managing Records within Office 365 / Microsoft 365

Legislation and Policy

• New RIM-Related Bills to Watch
• Existing Laws and Rules
• Creating Policies and Examples of Agency RIM Policies

Professional Development

Networking...

• State Agency Records Officers Contact Information (chapter 40.14. RCW)
  • How to Make Updates
• List of Public Records Officers (chapter 42.56 RCW) (external link)
• RIM-Related Associations and Organizations
  • WARIM Participants in Other Organizations

Certifications and Training...

• Training Requirements for Public Records Officers
• RIM-Related Certifications
• Washington State Archives Training...
  • In Person/Live Webinars
  • Online Training
• Conferences and Other Webinars/Training Opportunities
• Examples of Agency Internal Training Materials