Articles – Page 3 – ARMA Magazine

Implementing an Archival Display in an in-House Archive

Written by Maik Schmerbauch on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archiving, Document Management, Documents, On-Premises, Physical Records Management, Uncategorized.

A common misconception is that only financial- and personnel-powerful archives like state and federal archives have the resources to implement an exhibit displaying part of its archival collection. You may think that such an exhibit would not be possible...

Data Conversion: Dos and Don’ts

Written by Sandra Tuller on May 16, 2022. Posted in Backup, Change Management, Collaboration, Data, Data Management, Information Technology, Migration, Uncategorized.

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate, it is inevitable that you will be faced with at least one data conversion project during the course of your career. There are many reasons why your organization might face a data conversion project. Your...

Chronicle of a Records Manager: Controlling the Chaos of Disaster Response and Recovery

Written by Kimberly Johnson on April 28, 2022. Posted in Archiving, Communications, Disaster Recovery, Documents, Physical Records Management, Records, Records Management, Uncategorized.

In the field of records management, there are logistical and large-scale projects that can challenge and perplex RIM professionals. These undertakings require planning, communication, documentation, and collaboration to be successful. In some instances,...

The Impact of Data Protection Laws on Your Records Retention Schedule

Written by Tom Corey on April 18, 2022. Posted in Data, Data Management, Data Storage, Disposition, Records Management, Retention, Retention Management, Uncategorized.

It is essential that your organization’s records retention schedule is compliant with the data protection requirements in the jurisdictions where your organization operates. This task may seem overwhelming since jurisdictions around the world are...

Records Inventory 101:

Written by Lisa Morris on April 11, 2022. Posted in Disposition, Document Management, Electronic Records Management, Records, Records Management, Retention, Retention Management, Uncategorized.

101 Just Sounds Good—There is Nothing Basic About a Records Inventory Introduction In records administration, an inventory is a detailed listing of each record/record series or system, along with a location indicator, and other essential data....

Defensible Disposition Program: Article One—Let’s get down to Basics

Written by Andrew Corridore on March 22, 2022. Posted in Archiving, Compliance, Disposition, Document Management, Information Governance, Legal, Records Management, Uncategorized.

For as long as there has been communication and work, there has been a means of documenting and tracking it. Sales receipts, pay stubs, tax documents, letters, memoranda, and beyond all have value at one time or another. Sometimes, those records need...