supporting this model was a concern that archivists have to be involved early in the creating process of electronic records. Management of records and archives in an evolving information environment has resulted in distinguishing the continuum model and the life cycle model. The difference between continuum model and life cycle approach is that while the life cycle model proposes a strict separation of records management responsibilities, the continuum model is based upon an integration of the responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the management of records. In other words, the continuum model advocates for dealing with the whole extent of the record’s existence. The continuum approach means the end of the traditional demarcation between the functions of the records manager and the archivist. The division of activities into records management and archival phases, with the consequent division of responsibility between the records manager and the archivists is seen by some as artificial and restrictive. Sarah Flynn explains that the records continuum model is significant because it broadens the interpretation of records and recordkeeping systems offered by the lifecycle. Such broadening is helpful, given the variety of context in which archivists and records managers operate and in which archives and records are used. One of the consequences of this viewpoint is to propel archivists and archival functions forward in the records management process. In other words, according to the continuum model, strategies and methodologies for appraising, describing, and preserving records are implemented early in the records management process, preferably at the design stage, and not at the end of the life cycle. Many of these new types of media suffer from a shorter life expectancy than paper. With the quick advancement of our technological society, old media is becoming obsolete. Therefore, migration from old formats to new formats is necessary for the preservation of these digital medias so they can remain accurate and accessible. This is an expensive venture for the organization because the old technology has to be replaced with new ones in order to be compatible with the latest storage facility.
supporting this model was a concern that archivists have to be involved early in the creating process of electronic records. Management of records and archives in an evolving information environment has resulted in distinguishing the continuum model and the life cycle model. The difference between continuum model and life cycle approach is that while the life cycle model proposes a strict separation of records management responsibilities, the continuum model is based upon an integration of the responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the management of records. In other words, the continuum model advocates for dealing with the whole extent of the record’s existence. The continuum approach means the end of the traditional demarcation between the functions of the records manager and the archivist. The division of activities into records management and archival phases, with the consequent division of responsibility between the records manager and the archivists is seen by some as artificial and restrictive. Sarah Flynn explains that the records continuum model is significant because it broadens the interpretation of records and recordkeeping systems offered by the lifecycle. Such broadening is helpful, given the variety of context in which archivists and records managers operate and in which archives and records are used. One of the consequences of this viewpoint is to propel archivists and archival functions forward in the records management process. In other words, according to the continuum model, strategies and methodologies for appraising, describing, and preserving records are implemented early in the records management process, preferably at the design stage, and not at the end of the life cycle. Many of these new types of media suffer from a shorter life expectancy than paper. With the quick advancement of our technological society, old media is becoming obsolete. Therefore, migration from old formats to new formats is necessary for the preservation of these digital medias so they can remain accurate and accessible. This is an expensive venture for the organization because the old technology has to be replaced with new ones in order to be compatible with the latest storage facility.
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