Effective Approaches for Managing Electronic Records and Archives
Effective Approaches for Managing Electronic Records and Archives
Description
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