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Re: Introduction of a New Member
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Vickie Fish <[log in to unmask]>
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Records Management Program <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:54:18 -0800
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No, I haven't worked in RIM yet. I have varied work experience in many
different fields. Mostly I have noticed that many companies under-estimate
the power that RIM could add to their organization, dealing with their
records and information as kind of an after the fact thought. I work at a
community college which has been dealing with deep budgetary cuts, as many
public institutions have. I was talking with the Vice President of the
college as to whether there was, or ever would be, a position for an RIM
professional, and he basically said that he didn't see the value in it,
that it was a luxury they couldn't afford. Maybe if the institution valued
the management, use and accessibility of its information and records
more it would be better prepared to meet crises or to avoid them
altogether.

Thanks for the encouragement,
Vickie Fish


On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 3:26 PM, rubendvargas <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Welcome Vickie:
>
> Have you ever worked in Records Management before? I have been in the
> field for 18 years and must say that I love my job. However it's not for
> everyone. If you like managing information, organizing and maintaining it
> until it's met its usefulness - then you will enjoy it.
>
> Plus there is so much more to RIM than what most people know. Most people
> unfamiliar with the practice think we two-hole punch, alphabetize and sit
> in a dank basement all day! This is so stereotypical and far from the truth!
>
> Good luck with your decisions and be sure to reach out to RIM people with
> any questions.
>
> Ruben D. Vargas ERMp
> Information Management Specialist
> Central Arizona Project
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