Why Paul Otlet is famous?

Paul Marie Ghislain Otlet (/ɒtˈleɪ/; French: [ɔtle]; 23 August 1868 – 10 December 1944) was a Belgian author, entrepreneur, lawyer and peace activist; predicting the arrival of the internet before World War II, he is among those considered to be the father of information science, a field he called “documentation”.

How did Otlet and Lafontaine help international corporation by founding?

In 1895 Otlet and La Fontaine established the International Institute of Bibliography and announced plans to create a Universal Bibliographic Repertory that would serve as a global clearinghouse for bibliographical data.

What is the difference between documentation and information?

Difference between Document and Information. Document is written or printed paper or record. Information is something that’s are collected from data.

Can all documents be considered records?

All records are documents but not all documents are records. Many records start out as documents and then become records when they are finalized.

What is a record in ISO?

record(s) information created, received and maintained as evidence and as an asset by an organization or person, in pursuit of legal obligations or in the transaction of business. [SOURCE:ISO 30300:2011, definition 3.1.7] records management.

What are the two main types of records?

These generally fall into two categories: policy records and operational records.

What do you call a person who files papers?

A File Clerk, or Filing Clerk, organizes and files certain company documents and records like invoices, receipts and forms. Their main duties include collecting documents from departments, developing an effective document storage and filing system and digitizing hard copies of documents.

How long should you keep your records?

Keep records for 3 years from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return. Keep records for 7 years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction.

What qualifies a record?

The International Standards Organisation (ISO) defines records as: Information created, received, and maintained as evidence and information by an organization or person, in pursuance of legal obligations or in the transaction of business.