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Re: What is the value of a book or record?
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Records Mgt - Sandra Hanna <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Dwight, I agree with you.  There will most likely be much disagreement with what I believe, but, here goes.  In this current technology world, we are led to believe that those old records in government don't need to be kept if they are scanned into a digital format or microfilm.  I agree that ease of access is what the public wants and what allows record custodians in a government agency to more efficiently produce information.  However,  we are quickly seeing our textual history disappear.  I have heard from many, "Who cares if the information I need comes out of an old book, I just need it for my purposes".
>Does anyone see a problem in this train of thought?  I believe the records considered "permanent" in a state wide records retention schedule indicates that they are important history.  Microfilm has a longer life than digital, but, with everyone wanting electronic format, the film you have has to be scanned because no one makes or services microfilm reader printers.  I wonder how long it will be before we will see a digital format that we can honestly and safely say is a permanent storage medium.  If you have never looked at the old deed records of a county, you should.  They are beautiful examples our history.  Even the handwriting is amazing to see.  What can I say, I'm getting old.
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>Sandra Hanna, CRM
>Director
>Records and Information Management
>500 S Fillmore Ste. 702
>Amarillo, TX 79101
>806-379-2247
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