Most of its work is carried out through committees, task forces, and other groups which provide for broad member input and participation. It also ensures that there are opportunities for involvement of members who are interested in contributing their expertise. It's the only association in the country that is dedicated exclusively to the interests and needs of government records and information managers and archivists. Effective Information Management in a Time of Rapid Change Government at all levels is changing and adapting to meet shifting public expectations, service needs, resource levels, and changes in our society and economy. Its records and information resources are essential to the sound management of government.
Records represent a major investment of time and governmental resources.
The widespread use of computers, telecommunications technology, and the dramatic shift to creation and use of electronic records and information pose records management problems of unprecedented complexity and magnitude. We're the government records and information professionals. These feature workshops, papers, and discussion sessions on current aspects of government records and information management. Every Clearinghouse features short articles on selected issues and programs. A quarterly bulletin with news on electronic records and information policy issues.