You are receiving this e-mail as a subscriber to the Virginia Records Officer Listserv (VA-ROL). # # If you haven't already done so, there's still time to register for the two Virginia Coalition for Open Government hosted seminars on April 27, 2011. The first, from 9:30 to 12:00, is a FOIA workshop geared primarily toward citizens, bloggers and journalists, but will also be helpful for government employees. You'll learn the basics of making FOIA requests and learn tips and strategies from citizens, reporters and government about the best way to get the information you're seeking. The second, from 1:30 to 4:00, is a records-management seminar geared primarily toward government employees in charge of managing records and/or filling FOIA requests. You'll learn tips from fellow public servants about how to make your records more accessible, thus making it easier and less time consuming to fill FOIA requests. To register, visit http://www.opengovva.org/workshops-roanoke. Questions can be directed to Megan Rhyne at 540-353-8264 or [log in to unmask] To UNSUBSCRIBE, change options, or subscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-rol.html (If using Netscape, must have version 6.1 or higher to view the above page)