JISC infoNet is pleased to announce the launch of the Information Management infoKit: an online resource freely available to all FE and HE institutions.

The information Management infoKit is based upon the well established principle of the information lifecycle which provides a consistent framework for managing all types of internal information.  As well as this main strand of generic good information management practice the infoKit also includes two further strands of more detailed guidance relating to records and email management.  Both of these are structured around  the same lifecycle model but provide the more focused, detailed information required when seeking to manage these particular types of information.  

The three strands included within this resource at its launch (Managing the information lifecycle , records management and email management ) will be augmented over time with the addition of further subject-specific strands all based on the same underlying lifecycle model.   Links to all three resources are also available from http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/news/information-management-resource .

Following the approach outlined within this infoKit will help ensure that the management of information created within your institution is consistent, proportionate and fit for purpose.

It is not dependent on the installation of expensive new technology nor does it assume that all information will be captured and managed in a single place by a single system. Instead it seeks to provide a conceptual framework which can be applied whenever and wherever a new system or process is to be introduced, or as part of a review of the management of information created by existing systems and processes.

Please do let us know any thoughts or comments you have regarding this resource, or suggestions for its future development  at: jiscinfonet@northumbria.ac.uk

Steve Bailey, Senior Adviser JISC infoNet said:

"There is no one single system or methodology which can be adopted to effectively manage the volume and variety of information which institutions now hold.  This resource acknowledges this fact and provides a flexible and extensible approach which still retains a consistency of approach at its core."

Dr Gill Ferrell, Service Director JISC infoNet said:

"the management of an institution's information assets is increasingly being seen as a strategic priority.  This resource will help institutions to cope with the demands they face today in this area and help them plan for the challenges of tomorrow"