The extensively updated fourth edition of this bestselling classic is an essential practical resource for anyone responsible for the creation, maintenance, management, control, and use of electronic records created by computer, audio, and video systems. Written by renowned author and educator William Saffady and co-published by ARMA International, this timely guide thoroughly examines the pertinent concepts, procedures, methods of protection, and daily management guidelines involved in this rapidly expanding field.

Saffady provides start-to-finish guidance for initiating effective programs for storing, retrieving and controlling electronic records, with coverage of vital components including:

Concepts and issues
Storage media
File formats
Inventorying
Retention schedules
Managing vital electronic records
Managing electronic files and media


Valuable appendices provide suggestions for further study and research, and a comprehensive glossary defines important terms as they relate specifically to the records management arena.