Records Management for Museums and Galleries

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Strategy and action planning

Sarah R. Demb

Abstract:

Discusses why and how to develop a records management strategy and an action plan, including linking records management to the wider museum strategy, and how to plan for required staff, equipment, space and supplies resources.

Key words

strategy

action plan

implementation plan

resources

Introduction

Records management should link to strategic and action planning at a corporate or museum-wide level. This allows for implementing the records management programme according to a structured plan with the cooperation of senior management and colleagues.

Although the focus of this book is records management, this chapter includes some planning for the resources needed to prepare records for ...