1. RIM Presentation 866-99 Records & Info Management by Sandra M. Taggart

2. Foundational Elements of RIM “The systematic control of records throughout their life cycle.” 1 Information is the center of any organization How this information is managed can affect the organizations ability to compete effectively, to recover from a disaster, or to comply with regulations. Objectives include: Accuracy; timely and complete information; effective processing; cost effectiveness; service to users.

3. GARP Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles Eight Principles governing GARP 1. Accountability 2. Integrity 3. Protection 4. Compliance 5. Availability 6. Retention 7. Disposition 8. Transparency

4. What is a Record? What are the A, B, C’s of Record’s Management? Simply: A. Keep what must be kept B. Shred what may be shredded C. Understand the difference between A and B.

7. Records Management Planning Controlling Directing Organizing Training

8. RIM Qualities Leadership: Business Functions: Risk Management: Communications and Marketing: Information Technology:

9. Current/Future Career for SMT Developed a better understanding of RM Improve employment opportunities Eventually taking and trying to pass the CRM Adding a certificate in archives would be nice. And most importantly a NEW JOB!!!

10. References 1. www.arma.org/whatisRIM.pdf www.arma.org/whatisRIM.pdf 2. www.arma.org/garp/index.cfm www.arma.org/garp/index.cfm 3. http://www.courtoons.net/wp- content/uploads/2010/02/doc_mgmt.jpg http://www.courtoons.net/wp- content/uploads/2010/02/doc_mgmt.jpg 4. http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/tr aining/recordsmanagement/rmhumor.html http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/infobank/programs/html/tr aining/recordsmanagement/rmhumor.html