Provides a comprehensive discussion of records management concepts and methodologies as they apply to electronic records. It is a practical book intended for professional records managers, archivists, computer systems professionals, office systems analysts, administrative system specialists, data center managers, librarians, and others responsible for the creation, maintenance, management, control, and use of electronic records created by computer, audio, and video systems. On completion of the book, the reader should understand: the special records management issues and problems associated with electronic records; the physical and application characteristics of electronic records encountered in offices and other work environments; principles and procedures for inventorying and scheduling electronic records; factors that influence the stability and durability of electronic records; methods of protecting vital electronic records against damage and destruction; and guidelines for the daily management of electronic records as working information resources. (text cited from www.amazon.com)