Thank you Eldin, I agree with this.
Perhaps those of us working in the private
sector and who are members of the RMS and SoA take these issues up at their
local meetings such as, for me, would be the RMS London. James Lapin, if
you are reading this, may be a meeting can be held in the near future with
these topics on the agenda. The feedback can be given, in this case, to
the RMS Executive committee and then be added to an item for the RMS Conference
next year.
I have felt over a number of years that
both the RMS and conference have become more and more dedicated to the
Public sector. This is evident in this issue of the Bulletin where Security
of Information has been looked at a new issue for Records Managers to think
about, whilst the private sector has had security of information on their
agenda's for a number of years, well as least all my working life, which
has been with Records for 40 years. I have to add my choice for RMS has
always been for it's openness and policy for membership is open to all
who involved some way with Records Management and I hope this continues
to be the case and not exclusive.
Regards
Helyn Parr
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Can I please make an appeal to those members
of the list working in the private sector to make your views known (and
respond off-list to Bryan if you would like to participate in this discussion
further).
Over 90% of the activity on the list comes
from the public sector, primarily local government and education. This
may be a reflection of the fact that the information and networking needs
within the private sector are more effectively provided for through industry-specific
bodies. Speaking personally, whilst I remain on this list and find some
of the discussion interesting and challenging professionally, there is
little direct relevance to my day-to-day work. Some of my private-sector
colleagues have removed themselves from this list and have allowed their
RMS membership to lapse for the same reason i.e. the perception that the
RMS is too heavily focussed on the public sector. However, both the RMS
and SoA have membership from the private sector and it would be useful
to the discussion going forwards to understand what value they perceive
in membership of those bodies and any expectations and desires with respect
to any potential merger, development of accreditation etc.
If the governing bodies of the RMS and SoA
do progress merger discussions as suggested (or even just a poll of their
members’ views), I believe that inclusion and support of their private
sector members needs to be on their agenda.
Regards,
Eldin.
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Sent: 16 September 2009 15:53
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Subject: Re: Sector representation - first steps?
Hi David
As part of this discussion I
have offered to facilitate and gather together the names of those members
of the list who are interested in being a part of this imitative for when
the list moves on to other topics. Many of them have contacted me
and I will be continuing gathering the interested parties together until
the end of this week.
So, to those still interested
in this topic who have not contacted me yet, ,and who are willing and able
to take it forward please send me your details off list.
It is always good to have a
free and open discussion, which we have had and I am looking forward to
helping take this forward with others who feel the same way.
I may not have been in the RMS
as long as Peter, (No 27), I am only 1005 (smile), but I have been in records
management in many of its guises for over 40 years, and have watched and
been part of the progression from paper based to the embracement of the
digital age over many of those years.
I am sure many of us 'old timers'
and the more recent converts to the profession have much to offer, both
in desire and practical help in moving this forward.
The interest is there and when
we have moved off the list I am sure we will be able to make progress.
Kind regards
Bryan
Bryan Parker
Compliance and Records Management Officer
Workforce and Organisational Development Service
East Lindsey District Council
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