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What are the Drivers of Electronic Records Management (ERM)?

AIIM

Although not a new concept, the game has somewhat changed in recent years as the way records are created and what is considered a record has evolved. Virtually all new records are created electronically today – they are what we call “born digital.” and that means keeping electronic records, as just explained.

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What is the Value of Records and Information Management?

AIIM

Think about technology like email, personal computers, the web, smart phones, social media, etc. Now ask yourself – who is in charge of managing all of that information? In many cases, Records Management tasks are being done by people with little to no Records Management Training.

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Electronic Records, Third-Party Systems, and Contracts

The Texas Record

Instead, it is intended to provide general information as a resource for records management teams. Take a moment to think about the systems your local government or agency uses to manage its electronic records. What would your ideal Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) look like?

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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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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. What is a digital record? A digital record is a document that originated in digital format.

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Metadata Requirements for Permanent Electronic Records in the Cloud

National Archives Records Express

Metadata are records that need to be managed and retrievable These NARA Bulletins provide further records management guidance for agencies on the topic of metadata and cloud computing: NARA Bulletin 2015-04 : Metadata Guidance for the Transfer of Permanent Electronic Records.

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Calculating electronic records storage costs

The Schedule

Last week, I walked through the various considerations and costs of storing paper records. This post will do the same for electronic records and follows the same formula of not taking into account personnel or overhead costs or depreciation of equipment. On-Premise Storage. Cloud Storage.