All,

I just wanted to introduce myself - I'm a help desk analyst at Columbia
University and I'm currently in my second year as a Graduate student in
the IDRM (Information and Digital Resource Mgmt) Program here at
Columbia University.

As well, I'm currently taking the "RECORDS MGT:PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES"
class and was introduced to this listserv by my professor who spoke
highly of its content and members.  I look forward to learning and
hearing more about records mgmt in the work place.

Thanks,

Scott Skversky


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