Hi Erin...

Doug has provided a very good starting point.  AIIM is also a great 
organization for helping individuals to manage electronic information. 
This link may be of interest to you. 
http://www.aiim.org/erm/infonomics/best-practices-electronic-records-mgmt.aspx 
 

I was in your shoes 5 years ago.  Knowing that e-records would be good for 
the organization, I started to read and read and read.  Also, I attended 
many international seminars on the subject. I too a certificate program 
through AIIM.  It was excellent. Initially, it seemed overwhelming.  ERMS 
is a collaboration between records, IT and groups like legal.  You don't 
have to go alone on this one.  However, if you want to keep records 
foremost within the organization, you need to step up to the plate and 
become involved.  I would guess that this list is full of individuals who 
would like to be in your spot right now. 

So take advantage of the situation, read, take some training and if all 
goes well, you could be the project lead.  Much of what you have learned 
as a RM can be applied. Also, as you suggest ,consultants can be good and 
will help you keep on the "straight and narrow" and can be involved as 
much or as little as you want. 

Good luck. 

John Annunziello, ermm
Manager, Records and Information 
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
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