How to Undertake a Records Audit Using Limited Resources
Conference 2010 S08a - Monday 11.30am
A records audit is the basis on which to build an effective records management environment. Undertaking a records audit is additionally vital for complying with information rights legislation through providing information on where records are held. In this session Alex will explain how to undertake a records audit with limited resources of time, people and money. The session will focus on:
- A successful tried and tested methodology to enable staff to undertake a records audit, with limited direct assistance by information management processionals.
- Why organisations should use a database to gather information.
- Why information from the audit needs to be kept up to date.
- How to use effective communication and training (face to face and online) to ensure staff complete the records audit effectively.
- How information gained from the audit can be used to develop a key records management programme and get buy in from senior managers.
- A brief discussion will take place on the benefits and risks of following this methodology.
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Alex Hodge, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough CouncilAlex Hodge is Corporate Records Manager at Knowsley Council. He joined the Council in August 2009 with the specific aim of developing, managing and delivering a records management programme. In addition to developing the programme Alex is currently involved in... more...
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