This dynamic book considers whether and how the management of
records (and archives) differs from the management of information
(and data). Can archives and records management still make a
distinctive contribution in the 21st century, or are they now being
dissolved into a wider world of information governance? What should
be our conceptual understanding of records in the digital era? What
are the practical implications of the information revolution for
the work of archivists and records managers? Geoffrey Yeo, a
distinguished expert in the global field, explores concepts of
‘records’ and ‘archives’ and sets today’s record-keeping
and archival practices in their historical context. He examines
changing perceptions of the nature and purpose of records
management and archival work, notions of convergence among
information-related disciplines, and archivists’ and records
managers’ attitudes to information and its governance. Starting
with Peter Morville’s dictum that ‘when we try to define
information, we become lost in a hall of mirrors’, Yeo considers
different understandings of the concept of ‘information’ and
their applicability to the field of archives and records
management. He also looks at the world of data science and data
administration, and asks whether and how far recent work in this
area can enhance our knowledge of how records function and how they
relate to the information universe. Key topics covered include: The
keeping of records: a brief historical overview Thinking about
records and archives: the transition to the digital Archivists,
records managers and the allure of information Finding a way
through the hall of mirrors: concepts of information Records and
data Why records are not (just) information; understanding records
in the digital era. This thought provoking and timely book is
primarily intended for records managers and archivists, but should
also be of interest to professionals in a range of
information-related disciplines. In addressing the place of
record-keeping in contemporary information culture, it aims to
provide a balance of theory and practice that will appeal to
practitioners as well as students and academics around the world.
General
Imprint: |
Facet Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Principles and Practice in Records Management and Archives |
Release date: |
July 2018 |
First published: |
2017 |
Authors: |
Geoffrey Yeo
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78330-227-7 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-78330-227-5 |
Barcode: |
9781783302277 |
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