Information Management (IM) Basics

This guideline is designed for all Government of Canada employees and is relevant to a wide variety of environments.

There may be additional practices and procedures in place in your institution, so we encourage you to consult your manager and information management (IM) specialists, as needed.

This guideline will help you to:

• Gain a basic understanding of information and records management concepts
• Learn how you can start applying them today.
• Shape the way you work with information. You will quickly discover both immediate and long-term benefits.

Click on the headings below and start today!

• Overview of Contents
• The Value of Managing Information
• Managing Information-In Practice
• Manage Information Based on Its Value
• Managing Electronic Information and Email
• Safeguard and Protect Information
• Job Change Can Affect Information Management Practices
• Where You Can Find More Help