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Get ready to declutter and organize your records because it's Records and Information Management Month! This month-long celebration, starting on April 1, is all about highlighting the importance of managing and preserving information in both personal and professional settings. Did you know that the earliest known record management system dates back to ancient Egypt? It's fascinating to see how far we've come in terms of storing and accessing information. So let's use this month as an opportunity to streamline our documents, keep track of important records, and ultimately make our lives a little easier. Happy organizing!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2600 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Earliest Record Management</div><div class='timeline-text'>The earliest known records management system was found in ancient Egypt, demonstrating the human need for information preservation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1440</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Printing Press</div><div class='timeline-text'>Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press revolutionized records keeping by making information reproduction more efficient and accessible.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Paperwork Reduction Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United States federal government enacted the Paperwork Reduction Act to minimize paperwork and improve records management in governmental agencies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Advent of Digital Storage</div><div class='timeline-text'>The dawn of digital storage systems transformed records and information management by enabling efficient storage, retrieval, and sharing of information.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of ARMA International</div><div class='timeline-text'>ARMA International (formerly Association of Records Managers and Administrators) was established, providing standards and guidelines for records management.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebration of Records and Information Management Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Records and Information Management Month was celebrated to highlight the importance of organized record-keeping in both personal and professional settings.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a document shredding event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather colleagues and community members to safely and securely dispose of sensitive documents during a document shredding event. This is a great way to promote the importance of Records and Information Management Month.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a "Records and Information Management Challenge"</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge employees to see who can come up with the most creative and efficient ways to manage records and information. Offer prizes for the winners and use this as an opportunity to educate about best practices.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a lunch and learn session</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite a guest speaker or expert in Records and Information Management to come talk to your team during a lunch and learn session. This is a great way to educate and engage employees on the importance of proper record keeping.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a records management scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hide different types of documents or records around the office and have employees try to find them based on clues or prompts related to proper records management. This will make learning fun and interactive.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Offer training sessions</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Provide training sessions for employees on best practices for Records and Information Management. This will not only educate them, but also help ensure that your organization is following proper procedures.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Maintains organization and efficiency</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Records and Information Management Month is a reminder to businesses and individuals to properly organize and manage their records, whether they are physical or digital. This not only helps with finding important documents quickly, but also ensures that information is up-to-date and accurate.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Protects sensitive information</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With the increasing amount of personal and confidential information being stored digitally, it is crucial to have effective Records and Information Management practices in place. This helps protect sensitive information from being accessed by unauthorized individuals, reducing the risk of identity theft and other security breaches.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Compliance with regulations and laws</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many industries have strict regulations and laws governing the management of records. Observing Records and Information Management Month serves as a reminder to stay compliant with these regulations, avoiding legal consequences such as fines or penalties for non-compliance.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Records Management Was Recognized in Ancient Civilizations</h3><p class='facts-content'>Even in ancient civilizations like Sumer, record keeping was highly regarded. They used clay tablets to keep track of transactions and important events, a practice that set the foundation for modern records management.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Information Explosion Coincided with the Industrial Revolution</h3><p class='facts-content'>The growing complexity of business transactions during the Industrial Revolution led to an "information explosion," highlighting the need for proper records management practices.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Degrees in Records Management</h3><p class='facts-content'>Records Management has become so complex and technologically driven that universities now offer bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in information and records management.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The International Standard for Records Management</h3><p class='facts-content'>ISO 15489-1:2016 is the international standard established for records management. This establishes guidelines and principles for the successful management of records in various formats and media.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Evolution Into Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS)</h3><p class='facts-content'>Records management has evolved from managing physical documents to managing electronic documents, with EDRMS driving greater efficiency and accessibility in securely managing records in the digital era.</p></div></div>
Records and Information Management Month is celebrated on April 1 every year. In 2024, the date will fall on a Monday.
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