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Title:
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DIGITAL RECORDKEEPING IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL INCLUSION IN AN ESOCIETY |
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Author(s):
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Anne Gilliland , Kelvin White |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-78-2 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2009 |
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Edition:
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2 |
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Keywords:
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Accountability; Digital Records; Memory Preservation; Recordkeeping; Social Inclusion |
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Type:
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Reflection Paper |
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First Page:
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276 |
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Last Page:
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280 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper reflects upon the notion and necessity of robust, reliable and culturally-sensitive digital recordkeeping in an eSociety, not only as a fundamental infrastructural component of egovernment, ebusiness, ehealthcare, and escience, but especially in support of such desirable objectives as democracy, human rights, self-determination, sustainable development, and social inclusion that might be pursued by less bureaucratically-organized groups in society. The paper notes briefly the imperatives currently driving digital recordkeeping in large bureaucratic settings. It asks how, if powerful organizations are struggling to put in place effective digital recordkeeping even in the face of pressing mandates, can inclusivity, accountability and organizational memory needs be prioritized and supported through digital recordkeeping in smaller, less empowered and less-resourced settings? It concludes by suggesting several strategies that might be employed: more focus on education, features that could be included in off-the-shelf commercial software, innovative preservation partnerships, and more inclusive ways to approach standards development. |
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