Principles of Document Records and Archives Management

Record keeping is essential for every business and organization. All purchases, sales, client and employee communications, as well as legal and tax documents, need to be classified and managed appropriately. Document records and files have life cycles. They are created, received, referred to, revised, refiled, and occasionally reorganized. For the most part, the need to refer to files declines sharply as their age increases. Fundamental concepts that most records and archives management systems utilize

Basic principles of archiving

As records reach the end of their active lives, they are disposed of in various ways: destroyed, reformatted, transferred to inactive storage, or transferred to the archives section. There are, however, some fundamental concepts that most records and archives management systems utilize.  This training course is designed to provide delegates with a thorough insight into theoretical principles, methodologies, and practical administration of archiving and record management, as well as the responsibilities of archivists and records managers in today’s financial institutions, business organizations, government agencies, and non-profit entities.

• Understand records and archiving management principles, processes, and terminology.
• Understanding of recordkeeping practices and traditions.
• The difference between the responsibilities of archivists and records managers
• Apply knowledge of key aspects of records management practice in various contexts.
• Identify issues that impact the ongoing management of records that document organizational activities, assess their effect, and develop relevant solutions.