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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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Andrew’s Favorite Retention Series: Software Programs

The Texas Record

My favorite holds an incredibly special place in my heart, for this series encapsulates the essence of good records management and the goal of accessibility. Retention Note: If the retention period of electronic records is extended to meet requirements of an audit, litigation, Public Information Act request, etc.

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Andrew’s Favorite Retention Series: Software Programs

The Texas Record

My favorite holds an incredibly special place in my heart, for this series encapsulates the essence of good records management and the goal of accessibility. Retention Note: If the retention period of electronic records is extended to meet requirements of an audit, litigation, Public Information Act request, etc.

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Updates to Format Guidance Bulletin

National Archives Records Express

Department of the Army civilian uses a laptop computer to check out a video projector (Not shown) for Visual Information (VI) Presentation Services at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas.

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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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Part 1: OMG! Not another digital transformation article! Is it about understanding the business drivers?

ARMA International

Part 2 will discuss 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 means imaging the “art of the possible” for a new future using a cloud computing model to deliver transformative change.

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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).