The document discusses how archival appraisal practices need to adapt to Web 2.0 technologies, which have expanded how records are created and shared through social media and user-generated content. It examines the challenges this poses for determining what constitutes an official record and how to capture records frequently and across multiple platforms. Resources and guidance from the National Archives and Records Administration on managing records in Web 2.0 and cloud computing environments are also provided.
17. What Does NARA Say?
• Managing Records in Web 2.0/Social Media
Platforms
• http://archives.gov/records-mgmt/bulletins/2011/2011-02.html
• Managing Records in Cloud Computing
Environments
• http://archives.gov/records-mgmt/bulletins/2010/2010-05.html
• Report on Federal Web 2.0 Use and Value
• http://archives.gov/records-mgmt/resources/web2.0-use.pdf
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