Probably the best work on its topic. Contains discussions of the background for recordkeeping requirements, factors determining record retention lengths, requirements for various record types, establishment of a records retention program, retention of various media types, and legal research. Also includes summaries of state and federal laws relating to recordkeeping, glossary, and bibliography. Information Requirements Clearinghouse, 1990. A manual for creating and implementing a records retention program.
Topics covered include creation of legal research indexes and records retention schedules.
Contains sample documents and list of commonly-used abbreviations. Should be used with Skupsky's Recordkeeping Requirements. Stewart, Jeffrey Robert. Professional Records Management. An excellent introductory text for the novice, with extensive coverage of electronic information management.