Records managers and archivists agree that one effective strategy for managing electronic records is to include provisions for recordkeeping into the design of new information systems. A pre-requisite for good systems design is the identification of requirements. This session will discuss present initiatives and assess tools for identifying recordkeeping requirements and designing systems.
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