Records and Information Management, Second Edition

Patricia C. Franks

Oct 2018 · American Library Association

About this ebook

 As Information Management put it, "On the strength of its currency and coverage alone, Franks' book is poised to take over as the recommended go-to reference for both students and RIM professionals for many years to come.” The new second edition cements this work’s status as an up-to-date classic, its content updated and expanded to address emerging technologies, most notably blockchain, and evolving standards and practices. Inside, Franks presents complete coverage of the records and information lifecycle model, encompassing paper, electronic (databases, office suites, email), and new media records (blogs, chat messages, and software as a service). Informed by an advisory board of experts in the field and with contributions by noted authorities, the text addresses such key topics asthe origins and development of records and information;the discipline of information governance and developing a strategic records management plan;creation/capture and classification;retention strategies, inactive records management, archives, and long-term preservation;access, storage, and retrieval;electronic records and electronic records management systems;the latest on rapidly evolving technologies such as web records, social media, and mobile devices;vital records, disaster preparedness and recovery, and business continuity;monitoring, auditing, and risk management; andeducation and training.

This book’s authoritative blend of theory and practice makes it a matchless resource for everyone in the archives and records management field. Instructor/trainer extras include a set of ready-to-go, customizable PowerPoint slides to accompany the text.

Examination copies are available for instructors who are interested in adopting this title for course use.

About the author

 Patricia C. Franks, PhD, CA, CRM, IGP, FAI, is professor in the School of Information at San José State University, where she serves as coordinator of the Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) degree program. She develops and teaches courses related to archives, records management, digital preservation, and information governance. She is an active member of ARMA International and was inducted into the ARMA Company of Fellows in 2014 for her many contributions, which included serving as Consensus Group Leader for the ANSI/ARMA standard Implications of Web-Based Collaborative Technologies. Dr. Franks has written and presented widely on the topics of social media, cloud computing, knowledge management, digital preservation and information governance. She was co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Archival Science published in 2015. Her current projects include editing the International Directory of National Archives to be published 2018 and co-editing the Encyclopedia of Archival Writers (1500– 2015) to be released in 2019.