Retaining and Preserving Federal Records in a Digital Environment : Background and Issues for Congress.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Government Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative agencies.

Computers.

Government publications.

Government information.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (21 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides background and information on increasing volume of Federal electronic records and the variety of platforms used to create them. Presents data on increasing agency use of electronic media to create Federal records, and examines potential implications of increasing creation and use of electronic mediums, including complications of mixed platforms, difficulties of ensuring record trustworthiness, and understanding and preparing for risks of using electronic platforms. Details and analyzes actions by Obama Administration to streamline and clarify agency recordkeeping responsibilities, focusing on electronic records.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed May 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Government Division. Retaining and Preserving Federal Records in a Digital Environment

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.