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Society of American Archivists
Technology Best Practices Task Force
Background
In May 2006, the SAA Council approved activities in support of SAA's top three strategic
priorities of technology, diversity and public awareness. The highest-priority activity chosen in
support of technology was to identify, collect, and clarify best practices relating to management
of electronic records and objects. The SAA Technology Best Practices Task Force was created in September 2006.
Goal
Work with appropriate SAA groups to identify competencies and standards and to collect,
review, and clarify best practices relating to all areas of archival practice that are affected by
electronic records and digital asset issues. Compile an annotated bibliography and/or summary
report and post on the SAA website.
Membership
Charter Members
- Nancy Zimmelman (chair)
- Mark Greene
- Naomi Nelson
- Chris Paton
- Richard Pearce-Moses
- Brian Doyle (SAA staff representative)
Current Members
- Naomi Nelson (chair)
- Phil Bantin
- Pam Duane (ARMA)
- Mark Greene
- Richard Pearce-Moses
- Carla Summers
- Nancy Zimmelman
- Brian Doyle (SAA staff representative)
Progress
We have completed our initial survey of available resources and have compiled a draft list of best practices, guidelines, reports, publications, and other resources. The draft, Managing Electronic Records and Assets: a Bibliography, will be posted on the SAA website prior to the annual meeting so that members can begin using it and contributing to it. At the same time, an email will be sent to SAA and ARMA leaders requesting that they publicize the draft and encourage suggestions and additions. Brian Doyle has set up a listserv for the task force so that all task force members can see the feedback.
Contact Information
Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to techbp-tf [at] forums [dot] archivists [dot] org.
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