The record requirement established under the Federal Records Act is very difficult for agencies to maintain when it comes to electronic records. At the same time, agencies are being pressured to do more work electronically. Most federal records officers are not equipped to meet the dual challenge of maintaining accessibility while also ensuring the records remain authentic. The two approaches for dealing with electronic records, UBCs Diplomatics as implemented with the Department of Defense standard and Pittsburghs literary warrants, are too complex and difficult. Even if the records managers...