Just a point of clarification, the Australian DIRKS methodology was jointly
developed by New South Wales State Records and the National Archives of
Australia and first issued in 2000.  There were differences in the
methodologies to account for the difference in jurisdiction.  The National
Archives issued a revised version in 2001 and has been regularly updated.
It takes into account the requirements of the International Standard for
Records Management ISO 15489.

Information on the National Archives version of the DIRKS methodology is at
http://www.naa.gov.au/recordkeeping/dirks/dirksman/dirks.html.

John Lovejoy
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From:    Greg Wilson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: RM Methodology

Hi All

The DIRKS (Design and Implementation of Recordkeeping Systems)
methodology, developed by the NSW Records Office and adopted by National
Archives Australia, provides an 8-step process designed to assist
organisations to improve their management of records and information. It
is based on and expands the best-practice approach outlined in ISO 15489.

Refer: http://www.naa.gov.au/recordkeeping/dirks/dirksman/part1.html#bg1

Could anyone from the LISTSERV please advise of an equivalent
methodology(s) that has been developed in the US (preferably applicable to
corporates not only      government).   I have already obtained the draft
Sedona Guidelines and Principals from the ARMA site which provides useful
information.


Regards

Greg Wilson
Records Management Lead Consultant

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