Record Management

Abstract

Records Management 9e is a strong introduction to the increasingly comprehensive fi eld of records and information management. New information continues to grow at a rapid rate, which causes the fi eld of records and information management to be in a state of fl ux. This edition emphasizes principles and practices of eff ective records and information management for physical and electronic records systems. This approach off ers practical information to students as well as to professionals at managerial, supervisory, and operating levels. Emphasis is placed on the need to understand the changes occurring with the volume of information, the need for compliance to government regulations, and advances in technology. Records Management may be used for short courses or seminars emphasizing fi ling systems or longer courses such as quarter or semester plans. Basic physical systems concepts and the concepts needed for understanding electronic records storage and retrieval methods are discussed and applied. As a reference book, this latest edition of Records Management serves several purposes. It presents sound principles of records and information management that include the entire range of records—physical (paper), image records, and electronic media used in computerized systems. Although the key management functions of records and information management are introduced, emphasis is placed upon control for ensuring that the records system achieves its stated goals. Professionals who direct the operation of records systems will fi nd this edition to be valuable because the rules in the textbook agree with the latest standard fi ling rules presented by ARMA International.