Electronic Records and Information Systems Management
Introduction
The use of computers within the electronic environment has led to rapid and dynamic changes in the way governments and businesses operate. One of the significant outcomes of computerization is that managing electronic records now relies on IT and it needs to be integrated into the business processes of an organization. Therefore electronic records management (ERM) not only requires the involvement of key players in recordkeeping, such as records managers and archivists, but also IT personnel and administrators under a common shared responsibility to establish a credible electronic records management programme.
Course Objectives
- To reduce costs
- Improve service
- Improve access to information
- Improve tracking accountability of records
- Improve security of information
- Develop a disaster recovery plan