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“Records Management”, “Information Governance”, and Why Words Matter

AIIM

It’s just as important to think of WHO you are communicating to, as it is to think of WHAT you’re trying to say. So now that we understand more about the power of word choice, jargon, and knowing your audiences, let’s explore how this relates to information governance and records management. Terminology Disorientation.

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Four Skills Every Modern Records Manager Must Have Right Now

AIIM

This means that, for records managers to continue to remain relevant, we need to ensure that we are on top of new developments in records and information management that will significantly impact our organizations. Information Management Skills. But just because it's trite doesn't mean it's not true.

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The Best Training for Records Managers

AIIM

In a couple of recent blog posts, we’ve talked about important skills every modern records manager must have right now and the best certifications for records managers. This leads to a logical question – how does a records manager get there? What Are the Different Learning Options for Records Managers?

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Getting Started with Microsoft 365 Governance

AIIM

For records managers, this presents unprecedented levels of complexity. According to a recent AIIM survey, 42% of respondents reported that the volume and variety of records within their M365 implementation are expanding too quickly to manage and protect properly. Some or all may seem familiar: Talk to your users.

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TSLAC Guidance for Records Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Texas Record

In April 2020, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) released answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Records Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic. This article will answer the same questions to provide Texas-specific guidance for state agencies and local governments. Records Retention.

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Chronicle of a Records Manager: Controlling the Chaos of Disaster Response and Recovery

ARMA International

In the field of records management, there are logistical and large-scale projects that can challenge and perplex RIM professionals. These undertakings require planning, communication, documentation, and collaboration to be successful. The Office of Archives and Records (OAR) is the official repository for the records of the ANO.

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RIM Month Fun: Emoji Records Management

The Texas Record

Emoji Records Retention Schedule. At some point in the introduction to records management training courses for both local governments and state agencies we discuss what the different retention codes on the retention schedules mean. Normally it looks and goes something like this: Local Government Retention Codes.