Overview

This book addresses theoretical and practical issues relating to the reliability and authenticity of records created in the electronic environment by organizations of all kinds. It explores both the conceptual and practical problems of design of record-keeping systems that will allow organizations to maintain reliable and authentic electronic records. It analyzes the elements of electronic records using diplomatic analysis, thoroughly explains the concepts of reliability and authenticity as applied to records, and provides a careful exposition of the methods for creating and maintaining reliable and authentic electronic records. The research for this book was conducted in conjunction with the United States Department of Defense and influenced its standards for electronic record-keeping, which have been widely adopted by software manufacturers. Audience: This book is aimed at anyone involved in creation, maintenance, and preservation of electronic records, such as records managers, information systems managers, archivists. It will also serve as a basic text for students of records management and archives in post-secondary educational institutions.

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Author:   L. Duranti ,  T. Eastwood ,  H. MacNeil
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2003
Volume:   2
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9789048161638

ISBN 10:   9048161630
Pages:   174
Publication Date:   09 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1: The Concept of Electronic Record.- 2: The Reliability and Authenticity of Electronic Records.- 3: Methods for Creating and Maintaining Electronic Records as Records.- 4: Methods for Creating and Maintaining Reliable and Authentic Electronic Records.- Conclusion.- Notes.- Appendix A: Templates.- Template 1: What is a Record in the Traditional Environment?.- Template 2: What is a Complete Record in the Traditional Environment?.- Template 3: What is a Reliable Record in the Traditional Environment?.- Template 4: What is an Authentic Record in the Traditional Environment?.- Template 5: When is a Record Created in The Electronic Environment?.- Template 6: When is a Complete Record Created in the Electronic Environment?.- Template 7: How is a Record Created Reliable in the Electronic Environment?.- Template 8: How is an Electronic Record Guaranteed and/or Proved Authentic?.- Appendix B: Activity Models.- Appendix C: Glossary of Terms Used in Activity and Entity Models.- Appendix D: Procedural Rules for Managing an Agency’s Archival Fonds.- Rules for Activities Involved in Manage Archival Framework.- Rules for Activities Involved in Create Records, Handle Records, and Preserve Records.- Appendix E: Entity Model.- Entity Model.- Attributes of Entities Depicted on Entity Model.- Appendix F: List of Articles Relating to the Research.

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