Amber,
One of the most important issues from an archival standpoint is the ability
to do an upfront appraisal in order to identify any of the electronic
records that have permanent or historical value.  With electronic records we
cannot wait until the office needs to dispose of the records, because they
may no longer be accessible.  When identified early in their life cycle
preservation plans can be put in place to insure accessibility.
 
Regards,

Deborah I. Gouin, CA 
Electronic Records Archivist
University Archives & Historical Collections
Michigan State University
101 Conrad Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1327
Phone: 517-355-2330
Fax: 517-353-9319
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From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Amber Forrester
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:47 AM
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Subject: Question: Electronic Records Issues

Hello all,

I am a current MLS student at the University of Maryland, and I'm in the
process of preparing for a presentation on the most important issues with
electronic records today.  My group has come up with our own ideas on what
those issues might be, but none of us have experience working with
electronic records, so we're turning to you for additional input!

What would you say is the most important electronic records issue faced by
the records management community?  By the archival community?  (This might
be the same issue, or it might not--we want to know what you think!)

We're grateful for any help or input you'd like to provide.

Thanks,
Amber Forrester

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