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Beyond the Book
This site is primarily for those who purchase my book "Effective Document and Data Management" due for publication around July 2012. It complements the book's coverage by providing supplementary information, on-going updates, copies of some of the figures and links to Web sites and pages including system, software and service suppliers. Web link references in the book's Bibliography are reviewed to identify any changes that need to be made.Not got the Book?
The 3rd edition, available as a printed book (isbn: 978-1-4094-2328-7) or ebook (isbn: 978-1-4094-4625-5), is thoroughly updated and draws on the author's experience in the information world across a range of commercial and government organisations in the UK or abroad, much undertaken under the Cura Consortium banner. The book is expanded to cover the management of structured and unstructured information from organizational, information life cycle and project perspectives, supported by numerous figures and worked examples. It is divided into the following 9 chapters:
Part 1: CONTEXT
Part 2: THE INFORMATION LIFE CYCLE
Part 3: PROJECTS
Who is the book aimed at?
The book is intended for readers across the organization including business managers, technical staff, information professionals and end users to facilitate understanding between those who may be affected by the introduction of new information systems, policies and procedures. For further details visit Gower Publishing.
Reviews of the earlier edition
'Wiggins has produced a very good work, highly practical with a good deal of common sense, and, not least of all, readable.' Information Management'a useful overview of relevant information technology, and helps demystify much of the jargon.' Library Association Record
'This is a useful reference book for anyone contemplating the implementation of a document management system.' Library Link
'Wiggins manages to provide topicality with practicality in one very useful volume. It is well laid out, easy to read, and contains many useful references.' Electronic Library, Volume 18, No 6
'Throughout the text presents clearly, not only an explanation of such key business tools as business process re-engineering, but also the complexities of the technologies associated with document management, bringing together in one place explanations of many acronyms and jargon terms … I would certainly recommend it to my students' Program
'The book is nicely set out and inviting to read with bite-sized chunks, boxes, lots of bullet points and subheadings and diagrams. All in all, a "must-have" for potential document managers.' Information Management and Technology
'…a treasury of figures and tables … some might argue that it is worth the cover price just to be able to crib from these each time you prepare a presentation requiring some introduction to fundamental concepts such as the knowledge hierarchy or the usage patterns and life cycles of documents … I anticipate that it will "earn its keep" on my reference shelves for years to come.' Information World Review
'…is illustrated by a wide range of figures and tables, which provide excellent references and sources for the reader to reuse.' Journal of Society of Archivists
'…an excellent and straightforward look at issues to consider and steps to take in rolling out document management in an organization. If you're looking to understand how document management fits into an organization's overall business objectives, this is the place to start.' e.Doc
'...do try to get a copy from the library or persuade your boss that your department really needs it. It is well written and well presented by an author who knows his subject.' www.qualityauthors.co.uk
