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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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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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Building the Relationship Between RM and IT

The Texas Record

Whether it’s creating and securing electronic records or establishing a process to capture records from social media sites, records managers often find themselves working closely with their Information Technology (IT) Departments. One example was, archives to records management are records of enduring value.

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What Happens to Electronic Records in the Archives?

The Texas Record

The Archives and information services division at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has a sophisticated electronic records processes. Many agencies who submit their records to the Archives, may not know how their records are incorporated into TSLAC’s archival inventory. doc to.pdf).

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Doing Digital Right (A Book Review)

Information is Currency

Records management is a rapidly evolving field with the influx of digital content that records managers must steward. It is important for records managers to understand how companies are implementing digital solutions to prepare for the upcoming challenges.

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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.”

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Part 2: OMG! Not another digital transformation article! Is it about the evolution from RIM to Content Services?

ARMA International

Here, Part 2 discusses the critical factors for a successful DT journey, because organizations need to do a “mind-shift” from traditional records and information management (RIM) practices to content services (CS). This part will also discuss managing CS risks such as ransomware, privacy, change management, and user adoption.