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Unwrapping the Archives

The Texas Record

When most people think of archives, the first thing that comes to mind is Indiana Jones swinging on vines and storing artifacts in giant rooms. While that is an interesting popular image, the archives and archivists here at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) are the protectors of documented history.

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Digitizing Records: Requirements for Paper and Photographs

National Archives Records Express

Digital scanning operations, Preservation Labs, Archives 2. NAID: 184341173 Today, we will consider ยง1236.50–Requirements for digitizing permanent paper and photographic print records. When digitizing permanent paper and photographic print records, certain requirements must be followed.

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The Lay-RMOโ€™s Guide to Appraising Archival/Historical Records

The Texas Record

The records management assistance unit at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) receives many questions from state agencies when it comes to recertifying retention schedules. Let’s look at what archives considers when reviewing a record. Agencies often ask us how potential archival records should be transferred.

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Fraudulent Academic Papers

Schneier on Security

Last week, a paper appeared on the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) ePrint archive purporting to demonstrate a much more effective break of SIMON, one that would affect actual implementations. The IACR ePrint archive is one of those alternatives.

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FAQ: Can I destroy a paper original after scanning?

The Texas Record

Both local governments and state agencies want to know if they ‘go paperless’ โ€” if they digitize their essential records โ€” can they get rid of the original paper or film copies? provides for additional record requirements for archival, permanent, and vital electronic state records. Additionally, Section 6.95

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How to Store Paper Medical Records

Armstrong Archives

When it comes to keeping medical records, many providers choose to store paper records at their practice or on an offsite storage location. Recent years have seen growth of record digitization and electronic storage, but paper records remain a vital component of many medical practices. Physicianโ€™s Practice (In-House).

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Capturing Paper Documents - Best Practices and Common Questions

AIIM

Despite technology, most companies continue to struggle to manage the burden of paper in many important business processes. Also known as โ€œcapture,โ€ this capability is characterized by the ability to scan paper documents to store and use them in digital form instead of paper. What are the common issues with Scanning?

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