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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.” With any paper?based sometimes within days.

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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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Digital vs Electronic Records: Understanding the Distinction

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 To understand the differences between digital and electronic records, let’s define each of them and look at the uses of each.

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Calculating electronic records storage costs

The Schedule

Last week, I walked through the various considerations and costs of storing paper records. This post will do the same for electronic records and follows the same formula of not taking into account personnel or overhead costs or depreciation of equipment. On-Premise Storage. Cloud Storage.

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What is the Value of Records and Information Management?

AIIM

Think about technology like email, personal computers, the web, smart phones, social media, etc. Now ask yourself – who is in charge of managing all of that information? In many cases, Records Management tasks are being done by people with little to no Records Management Training. By moving from a paper?

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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

AIIM's training offers this definition for Capture: Capture is the process of getting records (or documents) that you have created into some sort of information management system, and recording their existence in the system. Note that this can include scanning in, or otherwise digitizing, paper and other physical documents.