Archives and Records Management
"This book can be suggested to any archivist across the field who wishes to embed its practices in their role and counter historical marginalization."
— Journal of Western Archives
"Archivists can gain a better understanding of vital concepts for decolonizing existing archival frameworks in their institutions."
— Technical Services Quarterly
"It is a superb piece of polemic and advocacy but could readily serve too as an introduction to the key recordkeeping issues of democracies in the digital age ... Every archivist should read it.”
— Archives and Manuscripts
Widely acknowledged as the benchmark text for both students and RIM professionals ("extremely comprehensive and accessible," raves Archival Issues) the new third edition updates its authoritative blend of theory and practice to reflect the field’s dynamically evolving environment, including the rapid rise of applications powered by AI/ML. Franks presents complete coverage of the records and information lifecycle model, encompassing paper, electronic (databases, office suites such as Microsoft 365, email), and new media records (blogs, chat messages, and software as a service), while acknowledging in every chapter the influence of emerging and developing technologies and encouraging new ways of meeting the resulting challenges. In this book, enhanced with supplemental contributions from a wide range of thought leaders and practitioners, readers will explore such keys topics as
- the latest advances in disruptive technologies such as blockchain, Web3, the metaverse, and evolving digital communication tools such as enterprise social media;
- an overview of the origins and development of records and information management;
- the discipline of information governance and the steps to develop a strategic records and information management plan;
- a completely new chapter that demystifies data governance, automation, and AI;
- strategies for the creation/capture and classification of records and information;
- approaches to retention strategies, inactive records management, archives, and long-term digital preservation;
- methods for access, storage, and retrieval of records and information;
- insight into electronic records and electronic records management systems;
- practices for safeguarding essential records, including disaster preparedness, recovery, and business continuity;
- approaches to monitoring, auditing, privacy, security, and risk management;
- fresh discussion of the leadership and management skills required of RIM professionals; and
- expert guidance on trendspotting, education, and training.
This collection of essays examine 21st century social justice movements through the lens of preservation.
"[Hunter's manual] still maintains its status as the seminal archival textbook and operations manual. It is highly recommended for both archives instructional and archives management applications."
— Technicalities
"An engaging primer for practicing archivists and students of the field ... This is a well-rounded book."
— Booklist
"From planning to funding to organizational structure, this title provides a sound basis for establishing, growing, and sustaining an archives preservation program within a larger organization or when the archives is a stand-alone entity." — American Archivist
Get ready to take control of all of your archival holdings!
This book outlines the key changes over the last 30 years that have led to this moment, what is changing in terms of how data is being used to create new products and services and what this means for how organizations can adapt to the emerging data-driven and AI landscape.
