Electronic Records Management in Public Institutions in Turkey: Analysis of the Current Status and Eff orts to Increase Awareness

Abstract

This study aims to underline the eff orts that are being made towards increasing awareness of electronic records management and to identify the current status of electronic records management activities in Turkish public institutions. The focus of the study is two-fold. The first aspect briefl y notes the developments in electronic records management that have occurred since 2003, together with the development process of TS13298, The Turkish National Standard for Electronic Records Management. The second focal point is an evaluation of a survey being directed to off icials working in information technology, strategic planning and records management departments in public institutions in Turkey, with the aim to determine the current status of electronic records management.