S7: A Backward Approach: The New Jersey State Archives' Electronic Records Program

Abstract

After 30 years of advocating for an electronic records program, the New Jersey State Archives finally succeeded in creating it in 2022--a daunting task, especially after decades of advocacy. Two archivists involved in the process will discuss the backwards approach taken during the program's creation, its current state, and their vision for its future. This presentation will offer attendees insights into the triumphs and hurdles encountered in implementing an electronic records program, as well as the archivists' strategic initiatives for expansion and ennhancement.