The Archives Development Program offers archives and records management webinars and records them for your convenience.
New webinars will be coming in 2026!One hour of professional development credit is available for each webinar. To receive credit for viewing after the session, please fill out this form!
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Collection Policies
Archives Development Program
Learn more about why it is important to have a collection policy for your archival material collections, what components to address in your policy, and more resources for creating or updating your own policy for your archive, library, or organization.
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Digitizing Tennessee: Digitization Basics and an Introduction to the New Regional Digitization Hubs
Archives Development Program
This webinar covers the fundamental steps of the digitization process and introduces the new Digitization Hubs and how these hubs can support your institution's digitization efforts as either part of an upcoming grant application or as standalone projects.
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Disaster Response & Recovery
Archives Development Program
This webinar focuses on effective response and recovery strategies tailored to Tennessee-based institutions. Learn about key resources, tools, and actions to take after an emergency or disaster occurs to protect your collections and ensure long-term resilience.
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How To Use Submittable: Applying for Archives Grants
Archives Development Program
This instructional video provides an overview of how to use Submittable, the new online grant application platform now used by the Tennessee State Library & Archives (TSLA) for all archives grant submissions. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or returning for a new project, this video will guide you through the process of:
- Creating a free Submittable account
- Navigating the TSLA grants page on the platform
- Completing and submitting an application form
- Uploading required documents and materials
- Saving your progress and managing your submission -
Understanding the Grant Reimbursement Process
Archives Development Program
Please review this video if you are a current archives grand recipient. This video will walk you through the steps and paperwork needed to complete the reimbursement process.
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Understanding the Records Filing Fee
Archives Development Program
This webinar will be a practical overview of the Archives and Records Management Fee in Tennessee—what it is, how it works, and why it matters. We’ll walk through the process counties can follow to enable the fee locally and share real-world examples from three Tennessee counties that have successfully implemented it. Learn how these counties have used the fee to strengthen their archives, fund preservation efforts, and expand public access to historical records.
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Understanding the TSLA RDA Form
Archives Development Program
This webinar provides a clear overview of Tennessee’s Records Disposal Authority (RDA) process, including why RDAs matter, how to complete the form accurately, and the difference between permanent and temporary records.
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Embracing Records Management in the Archives
Archives Development Program
Learn the basics behind managing records, working with your PRC, and using retention schedules from the archivist’s perspective.