Records through the Ages: From Ur to Washington
Records in the Ancient World You may think that Records Management is a concept that is relatively new to history, dating back only 200 or 300 years. The truth, however, is that the history
Checking the Forecast on Government Cloud Contracts
Government in the Cloud In November 2010, OMB announced the US Federal Government’s first Cloud First policy. Jeff Zients, CIO of OMB at the time, said this: “What this means is that going forward,
COVID-19: Records Management as a function of Business Continuity
ERM in the time of Coronavirus Many companies do not give adequate attention to their Business Continuity plans. This is likely due to the “normalcy bias” — the assumption that a disaster is unlikely
12 people you meet at every Records Management conference
1. The RM Newbie You’ll find the newbie running around the entire conference trying to soak up information. It isn’t actually possible to attend every presentation track and breakout session, but that’s not going
The SITCAR Model: Privacy in Content
Taking control of Enterprise Data Privacy for Documents, Records and Emails One of the most critical repositories of PII (Personally Identifiable Information) at your organization are your content servers, email servers, and line of
What is Records Management University?
Welcome to Records Management University, the world’s best and only entirely free course dedicated to serving Records Management professionals. RMU gives a global view of the benefits and challenges of being a Records Manager
23 Best Records Management Memes From Around the Web
Just some of my favorite RM and IG memes and comics from around the web. Have some good ones you think should be included? Send them our way!
8 New Year’s Resolutions for Records Managers
A person without aim is like a clock without hands, as useless if it turns as if it stands still. Know your aim this year, have a goal, and set meaningful deadlines towards getting to that goal.
Social Media Records Management
Federally-compliant Records Management for Social Media Since the first presidential tweet in January 2010, sent by then President Barack Obama, the medium has exploded as a way for government officials to make public announcements.
