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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. This is much, much easier to do when documents are stored in a secure repository.

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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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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. 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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What is Metadata and Why is it Important?

AIIM

There is no one definition of "Metadata" that is international and universally agreed upon – rather, there are many similar definitions or descriptions which mostly cover the same points. You should adopt the one most suitable and relevant to the context of your information management activities and the organization in which you work.

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Benefits and Limitations of Auto Classification in Records Management

The Texas Record

As more organizations move from paper to electronic records, records management professionals face more complex challenges in managing these records. Records management professionals must ensure that the introduction of automation into records management does not affect the integrity of the record.

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Information Governance and the Records Lifecycle

The Texas Record

When we talk about records management on this blog, we often use the “R.I.M.” ” or “RIM” acronym as a shorthand way to refer to the “records and information management” field. But how is information governance any different than records management? Collaboration.

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Introducing the New and Improved Bulletin B!

The Texas Record

These changes also bring our administrative rules related to electronic records standards and procedures for state agencies and local governments into more alignment. Definitions We defined new and previously undefined words in the rules to better guide the standards and procedures for managing electronic records and storage.