The preparation of records management handbooks for government agencies: A RAMP study

Table of contents (47 p.)

by
Murielle Doyle
and
André Frénière

General Information Programme and UNISIST

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Original: French
PGI - 91/WS/18
Paris, October 1991

Recommended catalogue entry:

Doyle, Murielle

The preparation of records management handbooks for government agencies: a RAMP study prepared by Murielle Doyle and André Frénière [for the] General Information Programme and UNISIST - Paris: UNESCO, 1991. - iv, 41 pages: 30 cm - (PGI - 91/WS/18).

I. Frénière, André
II. Title
III. UNESCO General Information Programme and UNISIST
IV. Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP)

© UNESCO, 1991

Contents

Preface

Foreword

Introduction

Part 1 - The keys to a successful handbook of directives

1.1 Definition and functions of a handbook
1.2 The qualities of a handbook
1.3 The standard contents of a handbook
1.4 Control over the handbook

Part 2 - The context necessary for a handbook of directives

2.1 A structured programme
2.2 Endorsement by the authorities and the legislative framework
2.3 Setting up the central body
2.4 The other partners

Part 3 - Official documents that precede drawing up the directives: administrative policies

3.1 The current records management policy
3.2 Semi-current records management policy
3.3 Non-current records management policy

Part 4 - Directives

4.1 The standard sections of the directives
4.2 Directives relating to the vital parts of an administrative records management programme: specific content
4.3 Directives concerning the security of information: specific content
4.4 Directives concerning peripheral parts of the programme: specific content
4.5 Directives concerning other information media: specific content

Conclusion

Bibliography