Records Management

Every organization - business, government, academic, and non-profit - produces a vast number of records that must be stored, preserved, and accessed in order to comply with legal requirements as well as help the organization function. Gregory Hunter - author of the classic guide "Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives" and an experienced records management professional and educator - now provides a systematic way to approach this critical need. He shows how to: identify the records generated by your institution; format documents with micrographics or digital imaging; develop listings, retention schedules, and disposition policies imaging; design and operate storage facilities; administer electronic records; mark vital records - those necessary to restart business in case of a disaster; and, comply with legal mandates.This is a unique manual that will be required reading for students and professionals - anyone who needs to know the basics of records management.