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Records Management Definitions:
"The systematic control of all records from their creation, or receipt,
through their processing, distribution, organization, storage and retrieval to their
ultimate disposition."Definition
taken from "Glossary of Records Management Terms"
(c) 1989 ARMA International
Used with permission
"Records management is the field of management responsible for the efficient and systematic control of
the creation, receipt, maintenance, use
and disposition of records, including processes for capturing and
maintaining evidence of and information about
business activities and transactions in the form of records."ISO15489.3.16
The profession of records management continues to become
increasingly complex as the data management needs of the global community expand.
Rather than the need decreasing for records management professionals with the advent of
the so-called paperless office, the need has increased as a result of the explosion in the
amount of paper and electronic data generated by a world hungry for knowledge and
information.
Records management professionals work in every conceivable
industry and organization imaginable. They come from all walks of life, with varying
educational backgrounds including records management and library science. Still
others join the profession after being exposed to records management in their work
environment. Some further their professional standing by achieving the status of
Certified Records Manager (CRM).
ARMA International and the local ARMA chapter work together
to provide records management professionals with education, industry specific focus
groups, professional resources, legislative information, and leadership and networking
opportunities,
For more information on ARMA International, click here.
For more information on the Oregon Chapter of
ARMA, click here.
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