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The Programme
Information Management Strategy Implementation
Aims:
Make it easier to find information
The University is making every effort to promote ease of use and access to information through:
- Implementing web-based systems wherever possible
- Buying or developing user centred applications
- Promoting best value standardised approaches to basic provision
- Diverting ICT support staff time released by adopting standards into dealing better with specialised user requirements
Reduce the time taken to do simple tasks
Failure to use the facilities available in standard software packages is a primary cause of misdirected effort. For example:
- Groupwise busy search
Protect data
We have a regulatory requirement to protect our data. The University aims to improve the security of its data by:
- Encouraging encryption of data
- Reducing reliance on flashdrives and other portable media
- Encouraging use of network drives and backup facilities
Develop better ways of working
Well-designed systems that meet the needs of users can:
- Increase productivity
- Reduce wasted time
- Make working pleasanter
Make better use of resources
The misdirection of effort in unproductive information searches has a high cost associated with it. This can be reduced by:
- More efficient information systems
- Electronic storage of resources offer savings in space
Keep the right side of the law
Staff generally need to be more aware of:
- Their responsiblities under legislation (such as Data Protection)
- The potential consequences of software piracy
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