Records Management

A Records Management Primer for Archivists

A Records Management Primer for Archivists

Records management is the systematic control of records throughout their life cycle to ensure efficiency and economy in their creation, use, handling, maintenance, and destruction. The records management life cycle is the distinct phases of a record’s existence, from creation to disposition. Archives and records management programs are often linked in an organization.

Establishing a Records Management Action Plan

Establishing a Records Management Action Plan

A records management program cannot succeed without the involvement of the organization’s decision-makers. Key stakeholders frame the record-management policy. There are two primary goals in involving decision-makers. First, since they will have a broad view of the organization, they encourage the message that no personal ownership of information exists. Second, their involvement establishes the necessary authority to conduct a record management program. Determine who on staff will be the stakeholders and the executive sponsor of this project.