Reflects on developments in information
technology, their present state of application
and general significance for the future of
archives and records management services.
Emphasizes the need for infrastructural
standards and reviews efforts to achieve
harmonization of training and standardization
in relation to the description and exchange of
archival data. Considers the likely impact of
future technological developments, including
the use of optical storage and optical
character recognition systems, on archives
and records management systems. These
developments emphasize the need for
professional cooperation and training.
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