In my organization we conducted a formal inventory.  I did a work-process
analysis by meeting with different services.  I would recommand to anyone
who is involved in doing an inventory to do both because it gives the big
picture on how records are produced.  One complements the other.

2011/11/7 A.S.E. Fairfax <[log in to unmask]>

> Simone,
>
> A work-process analysis is not a substitute for a records inventory.  The
> records inventory records what information and product is the result of the
> work-process analysis, and records it in detailed ways necessary to
> understanding the holdings of your organization.  The work-process analysis
> is important in its own right as a means of understanding the process
> behind the product and which parties bear responsibility for creating or
> adding to the record.  You need both.
>
> Sincerely,
> Elizabeth
>
> A.S. Elizabeth Fairfax, MA,CA
> ACA Certified Archivist/Public Records Professional
> Island County Archives, Records and Information Management Program
> P.O. Box 5000
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 8:52 AM
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> Subject: [RM] Work process analysis vs. Records inventory
>
> Morning All,
>
> Has anyone on the list considered or conducted a work process analysis in
> lieu of a records inventory? If so, was the result satisfactory?  Did you
> experience greater buy-in from participants?
>
> For those who have considered and decided not to what were the determining
> factors?
>
>
> Simone Myree
> Records Management Coordinator
> Association of Washington Cities
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