EDMS implementation strategy question

[Clifford Urr]

     Jeanne, I've been involved pretty deeply with evaluating 
     EDMS vendors - BASIS is one of many. E.g., "Document Pro," 
     Filenet" and others offer extraordinary functionality.  If 
     you check Computer Select (or file 275 on Dialog), get a 
     hold of a series of articles on EDMS by Carl Frappaolo 
     (these came out in 1996 in various issues of "Data-Based 
     Advisor.") These are among the best I have seen on this 
     subject.  There is also a book all about EDMS too (I have 
     the data on it at home, if you want, I can get it to you.) 
     If you want to talk, feel free to phone me.
     
     Cliff Urr, Senior Manager, Information Services
     NCJRS
     Rockville, MD
     1-301-315-5828
     1-301-519-5828 (After June 2, 1997)
     http://www.ncjrs.org
     curr at aspensys.com
     

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Subject: EDMS implementation strategy question
Author:  Jtifft at aamc.org at SMTPINET
Date:    4/23/97 1:50 PM


I'd like to tap the list members' experience and knowledge of strategic and 
organizational models for implementing a full scale electronic document 
management system.  (FYI, we've chosen BASIS but are still massaging staff here 
for buy-in to the concept.)  I've been tasked to come up with a briefing paper 
for the CIO on strategic alternatives for putting one into place in a nonprofit 
research organization staffed by non-tekky scholars and fairly tekky 
administrative assistants, all with stovepipe habits and turf issues. 
Alternative implementation strategies now being considered here are: (1) top 
down fiat from the president (our CIOs preferred approach) or (2) pilot approach
with killer app (content that everyone wants) plus a volunteer or two (my 
preferred approach).  I'd be most grateful for any case studies you could refer 
me to or any informal notes from your own experience.  Privately if you don't 
think of interest to the list.  Thank you very much indeed!
Jeanne Tifft, AAMC Librarian
Association of American Medical Colleges 
2450 N St NW
Washington DC  20037-1127
Voice (202) 828-0550     Fax (202) 828-1125    Email: jtifft at aamc.org