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What was the impact of mainframe-based applications on records management?
The impact was not apparent.
How did computer centers handle the storage, disposal, and recycling of machine-readable media?
They established 'tape libraries'.
What was the most obvious impact of early automation on records managers?
A rapid increase in printed output from computer systems.
How were electronic records viewed during this period?
As special media records.
What were archivists mainly concerned with during this period?
Data files.
How were the initial machine-readable archives programs in the National Archives of the United States and Canada modeled?
On data libraries.
Why does the integration of computing and telecommunications into networks pose challenges for controlling records?
Multiple locations for storing records make it difficult to control creation, revision, distribution, and deletion.
Explain the impact of networks on the provenance of electronic records.
In a networked environment, the origin of electronic records becomes more complex as multiple administrative units may contribute to their creation.
How has the preference for electronic information affected the acceptance of records as evidence in legal proceedings?
The preference for electronic information has led to the growing acceptance of electronic records as evidence in a court of law.
Why do organizations need to manage their records in a more disciplined manner in a networked environment?
The acceptance of electronic records as evidence necessitates organizations to manage their records more rigorously than before.
Discuss how networks have changed the way information is shared and accessed within modern organizations.
Networks allow for simultaneous access and sharing of information by multiple individuals within an organization.
What are the implications of networks combining the autonomy of a PC with central controls of a mainframe on record-keeping?
The integration of autonomy and central controls in networks makes it technically feasible to process and communicate information needed for business activities.
Test your knowledge on the impact of mainframe-based applications on records management, including the establishment of 'tape libraries' and management of machine-readable media. Explore the rapid increase in printed output and electronic records during the early automation era.
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