The Information Commissioner`s OfficeOffice responsible for the enforcement of the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. http://www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk |
CILIP: Chartered Institute of LibraryProfessional body formed following the unification of the Institute of Information Scientists (IIS) and the Library Association (LA). Includes membership and employment details. http://www.cilip.org.uk |
The Society of American ArchivistsA professional organization dedicated to ensuring the identification, preservation, and use of records of historical value. http://www.archivists.org |
Association of Records Managers andOrganization of information management professionals. Includes information about the association and professional resources. http://www.arma.org |
Dublin Core Metadata InitiativeOpen forum to develop the Dublin Core metadata standard. http://dublincore.org |
Managing InformationNews and articles covering both public and private sectors. Topics include copyright, patents, trademarks, knowledge management, data protection, freedom of information, intellectual property, taxonomy and customer care. http://www.managinginformation.com |
Chief Information Officers Council (CIO)Serves as the principal interagency forum for improving practices in the design, modernization, use, sharing, and performance of US federal government agency information resources. http://cio.gov |
Aslib, The Association for InformationA UK organisation whose services include consultancy, training and recruitment. Aslib also publish the Records Management Journal. http://www.aslib.co.uk |
Association of Records Managers andA records and information management industry group devoted to professional development and the advancement of the field. Provides meeting information, calendar of events, and employment opportunities. http://www.armahouston.org |
Cimtech - Centre for InformationA centre of expertise on all aspects of records, document and content management. Based at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK. http://www.cimtech.co.uk |
International Records Management TrustA non-profit organisation developing new approaches to the problems of managing public sector records in developing countries. Includes information on its educational, research and country project work. http://www.irmt.org |
Records Management Association ofAims to enable records management professionals to develop and utilise their skills. Mission, services, board members, branches, awards, events. http://www.rmaa.com.au |
Records Continuum Research Group (MonashThe Records Continuum Research Group (RCRG) is looking at methods of analysis which enable records to be controlled at different points in time throughout their lifespan. This includes the way records are represented, used, retrieved and disseminated. The http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/research/rcrg |
Study of the Records LifecycleA function activity model and record retention schedule for higher education institutions in the UK. http://www.jisc.ac.uk/index.cfm?name=srl_structure |
Public Record Office: Records ManagementThe Public Record Office provides advice and guidance to records managers across UK central government. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordsmanagement |
JISC: Freedom of InformationFreedom of Information advice and guidance from JISC for UK further and higher education institutions. http://www.jisc.ac.uk/index.cfm?name=issue_freedom |
Vital Records ProtectionDedicated to providing educational information about the protection of important official records from fire, disasters, theft and other dangers to risk management experts, small business owners, government officials, and corporate executives. http://www.vitalrecordsprotection.org |
Victorian Electronic Records StrategyThe Electronic Records Strategy from the Public Record Office, Victoria, Australia. The Victorian Electronic Records Strategy or VERS is a framework of standards, guidance and implementation projects which is centred around the goal of reliably and http://www.prov.vic.gov.au/vers/welcome.htm |
Indiana University: Electronic RecordsA site detailing electronic recordkeeping at Indiana University. Includes documentation relating to the electronic RM project, and various papers and presentations. http://www.indiana.edu/~libarch/er/index.html |
Archives.iePortal site for Irish records management. Includes news stories, links to professional organisations and providers of professional services, downloads for relevant standards and legislation and impartial advice. http://www.archives.ie |
Records Management UK Mailing ListA mailing list for UK records management professionals. http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/records-management-uk.html |