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Records Retention in Further Education Project http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/partnerships/records-retention-fe/index_html The aim of this tool is to provide guidance on the periods of time for which particular records must be retained by institutions. This master reference source can be used to provide the basic outline retention/destruction schedule for your institution and the database is available now both online (read-only) and as a downloadable spreadsheet. |
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http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/infokits/email-management/index_html Many institutions are rapidly coming to the conclusion that email management can no longer be left to individual members of staff to perform on a 'best efforts' basis and that a more proactive and co-ordinated approach is needed. The purpose of this infoKit is to outline the main elements which need consideration as part of such an approach. |
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http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/infokits/information-lifecycle/index_html All information moves through a 'lifecycle' which can be broken down into distinct phases. Put simply, the concept of information lifecycle management is about making sure you ask yourself the right questions at the right time regarding the management requirements of internally-produced information. |
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JISC Information Governance Gateway http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/records-management/links/jigg A portal with links to sources of advice, case law and best practice relating to information governance - now integrated into JISC Legal's Information Governance web pages. |
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http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/infokits/records-management/index_html Records management is an established theory and methodology for ensuring the systematic management of all records and the information they contain throughout their lifecycle. This infoKit is based around the well-established concept of lifecycle management and how it should be specifically applied to the management of records. |
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http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/information-management/index_html The Information Management infoKits comprise of three separate infoKits, 'Managing the Information Lifecycle', 'Records Management' and 'Email Management'. All of which comprise practical guidance and advice for managing information based on a consistent, underlying four stage 'lifecycle' model of information usage. |
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http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/records-management/measuring-impact/survey An assessment of the current evidence base demonstrating the benefits of investing in the improvement of records management |
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Records Retention in HE Introduction http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/partnerships/records-retention-he/index_html The Business Classification Scheme (BCS) provides a generic 'map' of the functions and activities undertaken by HEIs and can be used to form the basis of an institution's file plan. The Records Retention Schedule (RRS) reflects the function-based structure of the BCS and provides statutory or recommended retention periods for the records produced by each activity. |
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Award for Innovation in Records & Information Management http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/records-management/innovation-award/index_html The JISC infoNet award for innovation in records & information management is run biennially and has been established to promote the positive role records management can play in institutional life, and to encourage innovation in the way in which records management issues are addressed. |
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JISC Information Governance Gateway http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/records-management/portal/links/jigg A portal with links to sources of advice, case law and best practice relating to information governance - now integrated into JISC Legal's Information Governance web pages. |
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