The Case for Nationally Recognised Technical Specifications for Digitisation in New Zealand

Authors

  • Andy Fenton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26686/arch.10571

Keywords:

Digitisation, Information and Records Management Standard, Public Records Act

Abstract

Central and Local Government agencies have a key responsibility to preserve and make records that reflect our history and identity publicly available: their collections trace events and decisions that shape our nation and the lives of Kiwis. Further, as outlined by Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga (ANZ), information and records are key strategic assets at the core of public sector business and government accountability.

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Author Biography

Andy Fenton

Andy Fenton has always been driven to make digitisation, workflow, and online community engagement accessible for individuals and organisations. He is the founder of three digital transformation companies (NZMS, Recollect, and Desktop Imaging) where he spearheads the application of standards and the advice given to clients and partners. He consults on the digitisation of both heritage records and corporate records – including those described in the Public Records Act (2005). Andy’s involvement in standards work dates back to 1996 when he was invited to join the Australia/New Zealand Joint Standards Committee (MS/4) for Information and Image Management. He is currently a member of Standards New Zealand’s International Review Group IT-021 (part of ISO TC46 - SC11 Archives/Records Subcommittee, administered by Archives NZ), as well as the Australian IT-021 Records Management Systems Committee, which engages with the development and drafting of records management standards, liaising with overseas counterparts. As a group, they ensure that new international records management standards meet the requirements and needs of the sector in Australia and New Zealand.

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Published

2023-01-01

Issue

2023

Section

Articles