Moving forward. (From The Editors).From e-commerce e-commerce, commerce conducted over the Internet, most often via the World Wide Web. E-commerce can apply to purchases made through the Web or to business-to-business activities such as inventory transfers. regulations to emerging Web technologies, the articles within this Journal paint a picture of the issues facing records and information management (RIM) professionals. Key among them are protecting consumer and financial information in e-commerce transactions, managing virtual records, and authenticating digital signatures. Great opportunities lie ahead for information professionals who are willing to better understand these trends and their implications to the profession. Keeping these future opportunities in mind, the Journal's editorial team is pleased to announce exciting plans that will take place next year. Effective January January: see month. 2002, the Journal will be published six times a year. The content of each issue will have the following characteristics: * balanced mix of feature articles, sub-features, and trend analysis/news * article subjects that are more applicable than theoretical (i.e., illustrating the specific uses of a trend, regulation, product, or technology and its implication to the profession) * shorter article lengths: 3,000 - 3,500 words for features, 2,000 - 2,500 words for sub-features * visually stimulating graphics that complement the editorial content We will also use the Web to supplement Journal articles when applicable. For example, an article based on a research project would apply the research's relevance to the strategic information management professional in a business setting; it would focus on the findings' relevance to the reader rather than report on the research project and its complete methodology. The full research paper, however, could be made available online. Upcoming issues will cover a variety of topics, including the future of the profession, technology trends, privacy concerns, and information economics. Each issue will contain articles targeting RIM professionals at every level of the career ladder The Career ladder is a metaphor or buzzword used to denote vertical job promotion. In business and human resources management, the ladder typically describes the progression from entry level positions to higher levels of pay, skill, responsibility, or authority. . Keeping a global audience in mind, there also will be a mix of business and technology trends, information management issues, and general management concerns. This approach to the editorial content of the Journal will ensure that information professionals get the insight and resources they need to succeed in the business world. The editorial team is confident that it will result in a more readable read·a·ble adj. 1. Easily read; legible: a readable typeface. 2. Pleasurable or interesting to read: a readable story. periodical periodical, a publication that is issued regularly. It is distinguished from the newspaper in format in that its pages are smaller and are usually bound, and it is published at weekly, monthly, quarterly, or other intervals, rather than daily. that will continue to heighten height·en v. height·ened, height·en·ing, height·ens v.tr. 1. To raise or increase the quantity or degree of; intensify. 2. To make high or higher; raise. v.intr. the profession's image and help its readers excel as professionals. The Journal's editorial team will solicit articles for each issue. However, we also welcome submissions from the field. Complete author guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. are available at www.arma.org/publications/journal/author_guidelines.cfm. Submissions should be sent to journal@arma.org See .org. (networking) org - The top-level domain for organisations or individuals that don't fit any other top-level domain (national, com, edu, or gov). Though many have .org domains, it was never intended to be limited to non-profit organisations. RFC 1591. . A Thanks to Our Contributors This issue marks the last time in which the regular departments -- Law, Technology, Knowledge Management, and International -- will appear. Beginning in 2002, the perspectives presented in these columns will be reflected in the overall editorial mix. For the past three years, we have had the pleasure to edit the work of some of the finest minds in the information management profession. In every case, the work was its own reward, as our reading meant learning from the best in each specialty. The work was also easy because the contributions were consistently excellent. John Montana made complex legal issues understandable to laypersons (and editors) simply, directly, and with a wit that always enlivened en·liv·en tr.v. en·liv·ened, en·liv·en·ing, en·liv·ens To make lively or spirited; animate. en·liv  en·er n. the
topic. David Stephens drew on his own extensive experience with
international matters, as well as his correspondence with colleagues all
over the world, to deliver unsurpassed reporting on issues for the
global enterprise. John Phillips' columns didn't just explain
complicated technology; they illustrated its workings, how it could be
applied in real-world situations, and what implications it had for RIM
practitioners. Jan Duffy easily gave form and substance to the ephemeral Temporary. Fleeting. Transitory. concept of knowledge management, consistently providing examples, case
studies, and insights gleaned from her work in the field. In the
Journal's first year, Bob Sanders For the coach, see .Demond L. "Bob" Sanders (born February 24, 1981 in Erie, Pennsylvania) is a starting safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Despite his diminutive size, he is known for his speed and hard-hitting. shared his commentary on some of the RIM profession's most pressing issues. April Dmytrenko provided Journal readers with valuable reviewing services by writing reviews and, more recently, effectively seeking out individuals to provide reviews of various educational resources in each issue. Often our communications with the contributing editors A contributing editor is a magazine job title that varies in responsibilities. Most often, a contributing editor is a freelancer who has proven ability and readership draw. were mundane (jargon) mundane - Someone outside some group that is implicit from the context, such as the computer industry or science fiction fandom. The implication is that those in the group are special and those outside are just ordinary. -- reminders of copy deadlines, exchanges on minor clarifications, and the like. So we welcome this opportunity to say publicly what has always been thought privately: Your contributions to the Journal -- and therefore, the profession -- over the years have been both valuable and greatly valued. It has been a privilege to work with you. To our readers, we promise to showcase the creativity, knowledge, and insight of these individuals in feature-length articles in future Journal issues. --J. Michael Pemberton, Executive Editor, and Julie Gable, Associate Executive Editor |
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