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Records management software

Metadata: a better way to help users find electronic records

Helping users find electronic records is big challenge, regardless of whether those records are stored on a shared drive, in the cloud, or in an electronic document and records management system (EDRMS). Since there are a number of different ways users can find electronic records, we thought we would compare a few of the more common methods to help you decide which one is best for your situation and needs.Read More

A two-pronged approach to better local government records management

Of all the environments in which we have helped organizations meet their RM goals, few are as challenging as local and regional governments. One of the things that makes municipal RM so difficult is the sheer variety in record types and formats. These include financial, water, waste, public transit, police and emergency, public health, and social services records. This aspect alone makes municipal RM a huge challenge – but there’s more!Read More

How RIM can add value to an EDRMS implementation

In a three-part blog series, we will take a look at the value that records managers can bring to the implementation of EDRMS systems. When an organization implements an Electronic Document and Record Management System (EDRMS), responsibility for implementing the system typically rests with the IT department. As a result, RIM teams can be left out of the process or are brought in too late to provide meaningful input. This is often a result of misconceptions about the nature of records management that persist today, particularly that RIM is strictly about the management of paper records.Read More