Archivist: friend or foe?

Abstract

Purpose

This paper sets out to explore the relationship between archives and the management of records, which are increasingly the product of the audit society, informed by a neo‐liberal agenda.

Design/methodology/approach

The article is based on the author's views.

Findings

It argues that there is no relationship between the two activities, except of the records themselves.

Originality/value

This article will be of interest to those interested in the archiving of records and its management.

Citation

Moss, M. (2005), "Archivist: friend or foe?", Records Management Journal, Vol. 15 No. 2, pp. 104-114. https://doi.org/10.1108/09565690510614256