I am a RM by way of Copy Operator (Records are a part of the Service
Center at my firm and since being promoted to SC Manager I've just tried
to get as much education as possible about RM by joining ARMA and the
list).  I may not know a whole heck of a lot about RM but I like to
think of myself as a "pro from Dover" when it comes to copy issues.  So,
from a "Copy Operator's" experience, 7 unopened reams of paper (500 pgs
per ream) fit into an archive or bankers box with room for about 300
pages left.  That 3,500 - 3,800 pgs (for the numerically challenged).

But as was stated earlier staples, paper clips, folds and even ink take
up space in a box.  Hopefully this will prove useful to all inquiring
minds.

Kirk


-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Sharpe [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 2:31 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Quick question...


All the paper I handle is pristine.  If you mean unused, no.  I could've
just taken unwrapped reams of bond paper and packed them in until it was
full and multiplied that by 500 but I used an existing set of archived
documents packed in the usual size archive box (I know, there is no
"usual" size archive box).

I don't understand the question, "what was the space given to research
the papers without going crazy?"  I though making RM a career was enough
to ensure that that question never should be asked.

Of course some had staples but there weren't enough staples to say
something like "without staples the capacity would increase by 33%".  As
far as other "hindrances" of course things like folders were in the box
but the inch that I counted on (as I recall from a time when records
managers were not to be seen or heard)was a continuous mass of paper.

Why doesn't someone just take 45 minutes and count or take four ten
minute breaks over the next week or so and come up with something
acceptable.  That way the "Less than 3000 gang" and the "3000 or more
gang" can consolidate into the "We agree on how many pieces of paper are
in an archive box" gang.

MS

-----Original Message-----
From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Gerry Clifford
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 3:01 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Quick question...


Just a few thoughts.

1.  As you where measuring, you were using pristine paper I  assume?

2.  What was the space given to research the papers without going
crazy?

3. What if they have staples? or other hindrances?

So I figure approximately 2300 to 2500 pages.

Just my 1 pennies worth after taxes.  Sunny and warm in  Washington

Gerry

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