Effective Approaches for Managing Electronic Records and Archives

Bruce W. Dearstyne

doi:10.5771/9781461658276

Summary

This is a book of fresh insights, perspectives, strategies, and approaches for managing electronic records and for addressing the implications for archival programs operating in a digital environment. The authors draw on first-hand experience to present practical solutions, including recommendations for building and sustaining strong electronic records programs.

The book addresses several themes:

·Historical development of digital technologies and their impact on records creation and recordkeeping practices

·Definition and concept of "electronic record"

·Institutional and legal contexts for development of electronic records policies

·Roles for archival and records management programs in broader digital initiatives of their parent institutions

·Moving from theory to practice

·Strategies for developing and sustaining successful programs, including leadership approaches, partnering with records creators, fostering development of new knowledge, skills, and abilities for information professionals, and adapting and customizing programs.

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Bibliographic data

Edition: 1/2006
Copyright year: 2006
ISBN-Print: 978-0-8108-4200-7
ISBN-Online: 978-1-4616-5827-6
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 167
Product type: Book Titles

1. Table of Contents No access
2. List of Acronyms No access
3. Preface No access
Technology and the Transformation of the Workplace: Lessons Learned Traveling Down the Garden Path No access Pages 1 - 22
What Is an Electronic Record? No access Pages 23 - 34
Implementing Requirements for Recordkeeping: Moving from Theory to Practice No access Pages 35 - 52
Obstacles and Opportunities: A Strategic Approach to Electronic Records No access Pages 53 - 72
Government On-line and Electronic Records: The Role of the National Archives of Canada No access Pages 73 - 88
Playing the Electronic Angles and Working the Digital Seams: The Challenge and Opportunities State Electronic Government Initiatives Present to State Archival and Records Management Programs No access Pages 89 - 108
The Law of Electronic Information: Burgeoning Mandates and Issues No access Pages 109 - 138
Riding the Lightning: Strategies for Electronic Records and Archives Programs No access Pages 139 - 160
Index No access Pages 161 - 164
About the Contributors No access Pages 165 - 167