The research imperative and the responsible recordkeeping professional

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Title:	The research imperative and the responsible recordkeeping professional
Author(s):	Caroline Williams, (Centre for Archive Studies (LUCAS), University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK)
Citation:	Caroline Williams, (2007) "The research imperative and the responsible recordkeeping professional", Records Management Journal, Vol. 17 Iss: 3, pp.150 - 156
Keywords:	Records management, Research
Article type:	Viewpoint
DOI:	10.1108/09565690710833053 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – The aim of this paper is to provide an opinion on the responsible recordkeeping professional. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides a useful discussion on the responsible recordkeeping professional. Findings – It is argued that anyone who does not strive to add to that discrete body of knowledge by undertaking research and disseminating its outputs for the benefit of others is not a true professional. Originality/value – The paper provides a useful discussion on the responsible recordkeeping professional.