Chapter Summary

Maintaining an efficient filing system is critical in information management. This can be achieved by cross filing, keeping files current and neat, and updating files regularly. There are several filing systems, including alphabetical, chronological, topical, numerical, and hierarchical systems, which provide easy access to files. When determining which filing system to use, consider which system is most logical for the type of information being filed. Common types of files include correspondence, research, bills and invoices, pamphlets, personnel files, legal files, and financial files.

Online Links

Hoover Digest (Page 72)
http://www-hoover.stanford.edu/publications/digest/003/sykes.html

How Much Information? (Page 75)
www.sims.berkeley.edu/research/projects/how-much-info

Search Engine Web sites (Page 79)
www.altavista.com
www.askjeeves.com
www.google.com
www.webcrawler.com

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