Not that there needs to be sides, but I am also in agreement with BobD. The freedom to innovate, to create, to think outside of the norm would only serve to be stifled by causing ISO standards (i.e. best practices) to be legislated and enforced. Shall we all then wear lavender and dye our hair orange? I am slightly disturbed by the "mainditory" and "legislated" picture this entire discussion paints. We all know as records managers the strengths and the weaknesses that we bring to the table. Or do we? Are we so unsure of ourselves that we have to require support by mandate? Or is this the time to educate? We are many things, but surly we are professionals. I don't know about the rest of you, but I chose this field. I love my job and the challenges it presents. I crave solving puzzles. What other field has so many unsolved issues? I keep thinking of lyics from Devo - something about move forward - move ahead. Rock on! Sharon Sharon Burnett Seattle Washington USA "Hey, I'm not a lawyer and I do not play one on TV. The opinions herein expressed are mine and mine alone. Do not forward or cross post this message without my express permission." List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance