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What are the Drivers of Electronic Records Management (ERM)?

AIIM

Although not a new concept, the game has somewhat changed in recent years as the way records are created and what is considered a record has evolved. Virtually all new records are created electronically today – they are what we call “born digital.” Good practice. Effectiveness. With any paper?based

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Digital Vs. Electronic Records Management FAQs and Differences

Armstrong Archives

The terms “digital” and “electronic” are often used interchangeably these days, including when it comes to talking about records management. Digital Vs. Electronic Records – FAQs and Differences. What is a digital record? A digital record is a document that originated in digital format.

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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. Some projects may require the advice of professionals who have managed a similar project in the past. The Office of Archives and Records (OAR) is the official repository for the records of the ANO.

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What is Information Capture? Definition, Purpose, and Value

AIIM

In that instance, it is the final version that is the record and would be captured, while the earlier drafts might be saved for a short period of time or even discarded immediately. Whether paper or electronic, records are often created and related to other records - for example, all personnel files.

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De-Duplicating Software: An Introduction

The Texas Record

One of the most useful tools in managing electronic records is de-duplication software. In short, de-duplication software can be used to analyze electronic records to determine if there are duplicates in a drive or folder. Why might de-duplication software be useful for your records management program?

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AI, Records, and Accountability

ARMA International

Records management should have a role in addressing some of the risks posed by AI given its mission of creating reliable records and its ethical core value of promoting accountability. Two prominent examples of such problem areas are: (1) racial and gender bias in AI algorithms and (2) liability for harms caused by AI systems.

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Finding the treasure in governement information management

CILIP

Asked why he chose the Civil Service above other areas of librarianship, David says: “It is just so interesting… it puts you in the centre of constantly changing challenges while offering unparalleled opportunities to move between librarianship, records management, knowledge management, information governance throughout your career.”