Active Filing for Business Records.TITLE: Active Filing for Business Records ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0-933887-85-X PUBLISHER: ARMA International PUBLICATION DATE: 2000 LENGTH: 233 pages PRICE: $40 members / $58 nonmembers SOURCE: ARMA International Bookstore, http://www.arma.org or 888/298-9202 If you really want to develop a file system, Ann ANN, Scotch law. Half a year's stipend over and above what is owing for the incumbency due to a minister's relict, or child, or next of kin, after his decease. Wishaw. Also, an abbreviation of annus, year; also of annates. In the old law French writers, ann or rather an, signifies a year. Bennick's Active Filing for Business Records will give you a first-class start. She delivers on her promises to present file system development concepts and applications, provide sample forms for gathering facts and user requirements, and explain process flow charts and case studies to illustrate concepts and problems. Active Filing for Business Records is arranged into 12 chapters and three appendices ap·pen·di·ces n. A plural of appendix. . Chapter One explains the structure of the rest of the book and lists 17 objectives to assist the reader in understanding these concepts and processes and how to apply this knowledge to file systems development projects. These objectives are in a style reminiscent of a college course outline or course catalog Noun 1. course catalog - a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university course catalogue, prospectus catalog, catalogue - a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things; "he found it in the Sears catalog" description; she tells the reader precisely what to expect from the text. Chapter Two gives the overview of what and why and uses case studies to help relate theory to what does or could happen in an organization. Chapter Two also illustrates her easy-to-read style of writing. Even if you miss a point or two in this rather complex topic of active files, you can go back and easily understand it with a quick re-read. Chapter Three discusses the knowledge prerequisite pre·req·ui·site adj. Required or necessary as a prior condition: Competence is prerequisite to promotion. n. to file system development by presenting a seven-step systems analysis process to be applied in the subsequent chapters. Chapter Four takes the reader through the file system development walk-through, records survey, and index review. Here is a helpful explanation of how to prepare for a potential task in the process. Chapter Five moves into the in-depth records inventory. The detail in this section is well-arranged. Chapter Six explains how to use the survey and inventory data to make preliminary files analyses. There is a good section on how to begin developing the index. Chapter Seven is brief, but it provides a good example of a table of contents for an active file procedures manual. Chapters Eight through Ten cover filing equipment, layouts, and supplies. Chapter Eight, which addresses types of filing equipment, includes a helpful section on how to determine the volume of files needed on an active file project. Chapter Nine presents active file room layouts that ensure efficiency and safety. This chapter also has good tips on how to best load filing equipment. Chapter Ten reviews the basics of filing supplies, such as folders, index tabs, and labels. Chapter Eleven presents a step-by-step approach to implementing the filing system. It details conversion planning, computer aids to file conversion, cost considerations, selective conversion, converting electronic subject files to the new system, coordinating conversion with equipment/supplies installation, and managing implementation teams. Chapter Twelve gives advice on working with users to maintain the system, even through new business ventures and mergers. The book also includes three valuable appendices. Appendix A gives analyses and recommendations for the case studies presented earlier in the book. The appendix also gives several examples of how to complete data gathering and analyses forms and how to do file layouts Same as record layout. . Appendix B has the blank forms for records management walk-through layout, records survey form, folder In a graphical user interface (GUI), a simulated file folder that holds data, applications and other folders. Folders were introduced on the Xerox Star, then popularized on the Macintosh and later adapted to Windows and Unix. In Unix and Linux, as well as DOS and Windows 3. selection decision matrix, and the folder layout template (1) A pre-designed document or data file formatted for common purposes such as a fax, invoice or business letter. If the document contains an automated process, such as a word processing macro or spreadsheet formula, then the programming is already written and embedded in the . Appendix C provides the 37 illustrations in the book for use as masters for overhead transparencies. If you want a single book that does it all, however, this is not it, and Bennick is candid can·did adj. 1. Free from prejudice; impartial. 2. Characterized by openness and sincerity of expression; unreservedly straightforward: In private, I gave them my candid opinion. about that. She presents only a conceptual level of electronic files management and refers the reader to other sources and publications for major issues related to electronic records. Bennick also refers the reader to other sources for rules of alphabetical filing. Active Filing for Business Records is a clearly written, helpful resource book that will aid in designing and maintaining an efficient, effective active file system for any organization. It is one of those books that should be a part of every records and information management professional's library. Lynn Herbert, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. , CBCP CBCP Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines CBCP Certified Business Continuity Professional (Disaster Recovery Institute International) CBCP Callback Control Protocol CBCP Certified Business Continuity Planner , is records management and archives manager, Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an aerospace and defense conglomerate that is the result of the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The company is the third largest defense contractor for the U.S. Integrated Systems and Aerostructures. He can be reached at lynn_herbert@mail.northgrum.com. |
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