Career Path for the Next Generation Records Manager
Channel: SJSU School of Information
Date: 2014-10-29

Podcast Links:
http://amazon.sjsu.edu/slisPod/colloquia/fa14/maraMerrifieldFA14.mp3
http://amazon.sjsu.edu/slisPod/colloquia/fa14/maraMerrifieldFA14.mp4

Abstract:
The world of records management as we have known it is undergoing a rapid change and you are asking yourself, how do I keep up? There are so many options, which one do I choose to help me along my career path? Should I pursue a certificate or a certification? This presentation will help you understand the difference and provide you with some detailed information on many of the options available to help you move up the career ladder of records management and information governance. Attend this presentation to help you make the choices that are right for you and your career growth.

Biography:
Jim Merrifield is the Director of Information Governance for FileTrail, Inc. and Co-founder of The Information Governance Conference. He focuses on educating organizations on how to design and implement enterprise records management and information governance solutions. In addition, Jim provides Information Governance Thought Leadership to the industry through webinars, presentations, white papers, blogs and social media.

Prior to joining FileTrail, Inc, Jim was the Records Manager for Finn Dixon & Herling LLP, a Stamford, Connecticut based law firm. Jim holds both industry leading designations, the certified Information Governance Professional (IGP) and certified Information Professional (CIP). He also holds many AIIM certificate designations including Electronic Records Management, SharePoint and Taxonomy and Metadata. Jim is co-developer of the ARMA IGP Course and sought-after instructor of many other industry training programs.