Archives and records management for decision makers:
a RAMP studyArchives and records management for decision makers:
a RAMP study
Table of contents (79 p.)
prepared by
Peter C. Mazikana
General Information Programme and UNISIST
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Original: English
PGI-90/WS/8
Paris, March 1990
This document is the photographic reproduction of the author's text
Recommended catalogue entry:
Mazikana, Peter C.
Archives and records management for decision makers: A RAMP study / prepared by Peter C. Mazikana [for the] General Information Programme and UNISIST. - Paris, Unesco, 1990. - 79 p., 30 cm. - (PGI-90/WS/8)
I - Title
II - Unesco. General Information Programme and UNISIST
III - Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP)
© Unesco, 1990
2. Origins of records and archives
3. Records and archives in decision making
3.1. The relevance of records and archives
3.2. Usage of records and archives
3.3. The beneficial use of records and archives
3.4. Adverse consequences of not using records and archives
3.5. The decision makers view of the relevance of records and archives
3.6. Decision making
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Filing systems
4.3. Records storage
4.4. Records storerooms
4.5. Records retirement
4.6. Archivist and records management
4.7. Records centres
4.8. Records appraisal
4.9. Access to records in records centres
5.1. Provenance and sanctity of the original order
5.2. Acquisition
5.3. Accessioning
5.4. Arrangement and description
5.5. Access
5.6. Priority of archives
6.1. The planning process
6.2. Planning for accommodation
6.3. Planning for staffing
6.4. Planning for equipment
6.5. Budget planning
7.1. Archival legislation
7.2. Legislative requirements
7.3. Placement of institutions
9.1. The responsibilities of the archivists
9.2. The responsibilities of the decision makers
Appendix 1 - List of national archival institutions that responded