Introduction to Electronic Document Management Systems provides an in-depth overview of the technology of electronic document management using modern electronic image processing. It will prove to be a key source of information for management and technical staff of organizations considering a transformation from traditional micrographics-based document storage and retrieval systems to new electronic document capture systems. It will also be useful for those organizations considering improving productivity through electronic management of large volumes of data records.

Selected for their relevance and usefulness to Federal records managers, the terms in this glossary come from related disciplines, such as ADP, as well as traditional records management. Containing many terms, abbreviations, and acronyms relating to the management of electronic, microform, and other records, Section I provides definitions of terms. Section II lists selected abbreviations and acronyms with their meanings.