Authentic Electronic Records: Strategies for Long-Term Access.

• Position: Book Review

Charles M. Dollar

Technology moves quickly, and all media degrade over time. These two fundamental truths have inspired a justified panic among companies, libraries, and governmental organizations. Beyond panic, there is a plan. Authentic Electronic Records takes apart the concerns surrounding long-term access and offers a sound, thoroughly researched approach to the everyday issues. Authentic Electronic Records walks you step-by-step through

* what eight important electronic records studies offer in terms of greater understanding, improved models, and practical tools

* how to tell the difference between an electronic document and an electronic record

* what technological obsolescence really means

* options and alternatives for access over...