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Archivists and Records Managers, part 12

The Schedule

With too many other things consuming time during RIM month, I took some time off from investigating the intersections between archivists and records managers. Stephens wrote an article in Information Management about the evolution and future of the records and information management (RIM) profession.

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Establishing Records Management at Brandeis—The First Eighteen Months

Brandeis Records Manager

George Despres, University Records Manager, Brandeis University. The Brandeis University Records Management (URM) program has much in front of it, but some solid foundational accomplishments behind it. ILM was absent from, false, or shabby in many last-generation electronic document and records management products.

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A Record Center is Not an Archives: Some thoughts from an interview

The Schedule

A recent assignment for one of her classes was to interview a practicing Archivist and/or Records Manager about the “qualified practices” of the profession and write up a paper/presentation/something else summarizing and analyzing it. What made you want to switch from archives to records management?

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“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Our Turf?

Brandeis Records Manager

University Records Manager, Brandeis University. This book passed under my radar until a kind colleague pointed out that, in one chapter, Kondo dispenses personal record retention and categorization guidance. Her first categorization splits records to be saved from records requiring action. George Despres.

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31 Letters to Santa from ECM Users

AIIM

I want a new football game and football because my little brother always tries to steal mine. Information Governance resides with Records management personnel who have not moved with the times and upgraded their skills.”. “It Let’s get down to business.”. Dear Santa. How are you and the reindeer doing? I am doing fine.

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Polar Opposites: The CRM Exams and Vendor Product Language

Brandeis Records Manager

Program Director for University Records Management, Brandeis University. The components, processes, and details of records management are, of course, the focus of exam prep. Mine has been a positive one, and I thank the ICRM for supporting the opportunity for measurable, professional validation. George Despres.

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Managing Records with Technology

Positively RIM

Spreadsheet software automated accountants’ paper work sheets. In the same way, Management Information Systems were tools. Under MIS, data warehouses and data mining extracted useful, perceptive reports. How does this apply to Records & Information Management? We are a bit late to the party.

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