Hello list,

    I'm a first time poster, but long time lurker ever since subscribing to
the list for a Records Management course in grad school as part of a joint
MLIS/MA Public History program.  Currently, I'm a new archivist for a state
department of transportation agency, albeit with many records management
duties.  However, I eventually (within the next 5 years or so) want to
officially become a records manager.

  Michelle asked about the benefits of a J.D or Masters of Legal Studies in
an earlier post and I was intrigued with the many responses.  What about the
benefits of a Masters of Science in Information Management degree?  Is
anyone familiar with such a program?  If so I would be very interested in
any feedback, on or off the listserv.  The program I am heavily considering
is at Arizona State University:
http://wpcarey.asu.edu/is/evening_msim/MSIM.cfm

  I've been told by many that you can't go wrong with an MBA degree no
matter what field you are pursuing.  This MSIM program seems to me to be
similar to an MBA, but tailored to IT and therefore better suited for
jumpstarting a records management career.

  I realize there is really no substitute for solid experience in the
records management field.  However, would completing this degree program be
useful down the line, while I continue to gather experience to qualify to
take the CRM exam?  Does it seem "worth it"?

  If anyone on the list has any more suggestions for transitioning from the
archives to the records management field, I would like to hear them.


Matt Hebert
Archivist, ADOT Right of Way Records Center
Phoenix, AZ

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