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1.  How Metadata Works with Records Management Part I

Understanding Metadata and What it Means for Your Organization

As a records management professional, you’ve probably heard the term metadata being used a lot. But what does it actually mean and, more importantly, how does it apply to your RM program?

Simply put, metadata provides a more effective way to classify electronic and physical information in order to decrease retrieval times, prevent duplication and make your overall records management program more efficient.

To help you make sense of metadata, we’ve put together a two-part whitepaper series. In part one, you will discover:

  • How metadata applies to records management
  • Real-world scenarios
  • Why metadata improves folder structure and hierarchies
  • How the same records can be retrieved using different search terms
Download this great resource here, and be sure to watch for part two in next month’s issue.



2. The New Way to Increase Storage Capacity by 100 Percent!

The new EXPRESS-TRAC II features a completely anchorless design to help you further maximize your storage capacity. The high-density, multi-media shelving system’s unique track and deck assembly can be installed directly on top of your floor without any attachments. This makes for a fast installation that doesn’t damage your existing office space. The system is perfect for areas where anchors cannot be used, such as vaults or coolers.

EXPRESS-TRAC II can also be quickly and easily relocated or reconfigured to meet your changing records environment, making it an excellent solution for organizations that are constantly moving.

Contact a TAB representative today to learn more about how EXPRESS-TRAC II can work for your organization!


Top Downloads
Tips for Developing and Applying a Functional Classification System »
File Classification Made Easy »


3. Get the Real Facts about Retention—Watch Our Webinar

Although records retention is a critical part of any RM program, there are often a lot of misconceptions about key aspects of this integral practice.

We’ve put together this webinar to bust some of the myths about retention rules and compliance requirements. It will clear up common misunderstandings and outlines an action plan to help you develop the right processes for your organization.

Watch the full webinar now!


4. Metadata Made Easy with TAB FusionRMS

Using metadata to efficiently search for and retrieve information is simple with TAB FusionRMS!

Our records management system automatically prompts users to attach the appropriate metadata whenever a new record is entered, allowing you to efficiently locate, authenticate and manage all of your physical and electronic records. Commonly used terms and phrases can be identified by system administrators to simplify and standardize metadata, which greatly improves search capabilities and the overall user experience.

TAB FusionRMS also uses metadata to help you track physical records by classifying information in indexing tables that itemize folders, boxes and paper documents. This capability unifies the entire spectrum of today’s records management requirements into one comprehensive and easy-to-use system.

Visit our website to learn more about TAB FusionRMS!


5. What Your Colleagues Are Downloading

Want to know what your colleagues are reading? Here are some of our popular downloads.

Tips for Developing and Applying a Functional
Classification System


Most organizations generate a variety of records for a lot of different processes, departments and collections. Keeping these records organized is critical to successful day-to-day operations, and using a functional classification system allows you to do this by creating a process for effectively and systematically categorizing all of your various types of records. This provides a clear and efficient way to file, archive, retrieve and identify information. In this resource, you’ll get great tips on things like:

  • Classifying your records the right way
  • Effectively determining what records need to stay and what can go
  • Factoring retention schedules into the mix
  • Applying it to your collection
Click here to get this helpful tool.

File Classification Made Easy

Is your filing system falling short? Is it taking too long for employees to get the information they need?

If so, we have a great resource for you. We’ve put together six simple and easy to follow steps to help you put the right classification system in place. You will learn what classification is, why it is important and how to:

  • Find the best way to start categorizing your files
  • Simply subdivide your categories
  • Keep your system consistent
  • Build a “retention friendly” filing system
  • Use codes to make it easy to find files
  • Deploy color coded files to cut retrieval time
Get this resource here.

July 2011: In This Issue
1. Whitepaper: How Metadata Works
    with Records Management, Part I


2. The New Way to Increase Storage
     Capacity by 100%!


3. Get the Real Facts About Retention—
    Watch Our Webinar


4. Metadata Made Easy with
    TAB FusionRMS


5. What Your Colleagues Are
    Downloading


Top Downloads

Tips for Developing and Applying a Functional Classification System »

File Classification Made Easy »


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