What does ADRI mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The Australasian Digital Recordkeeping Initiative (ADRI) is an effort by the national archival bodies of Australia and New Zealand to develop and promote best practices for digital archives. ADRI seeks to provide guidance on the preservation, access, and management of digital records across the Australasian region.

Examples of digital records include email correspondence, text documents, electronic spreadsheets, databases, multimedia content such as audio and video recordings, and webpages.

ADRI aims to provide guidance on how organizations can effectively manage their digital record-keeping systems. This includes advice on storing digital records securely, managing access controls so that only authorized personnel can access them, ensuring that records are backed up regularly, using appropriate metadata for efficient searchability etc.

ADRI makes a range of resources available including guidelines and standards on good practice in the management of digital information; online education and training courses; research papers; toolsets such as software applications; conferences and workshops; templates for creating workflows; case studies illustrating effective principles in action; and publications from leaders in the field.

ADRI's services are useful for any organization dealing with digital information or records. This includes private companies, public sector agencies or departments, educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations, cultural institutions etc.

Organizations wanting to get involved with ADRI should visit its website at adri-initiative.org and contact one of its representatives who can help assess your needs and guide you through the process accordingly. Alternatively you may wish to attend one of their conferences or workshops which will introduce you to best practices in this field.

No special expertise is required when using ADRI’s services as it provides comprehensive documentation on all topics related to managing digital records culled from experienced professionals in this field. Training courses are also available if additional assistance is needed.

Generally speaking no special software or hardware is required for making use of most areas within ADRI’s service offering however they do provide specialist toolsets that require specific technology for implementation - these will be discussed during initial engagement with a representative from the initiative.

Costs vary depending upon which service offering you wish to make use of - some are free while others may involve fees either per person attending a workshop or event or subscription fee payable annually depending upon type/level/quantity etc.. Further details regarding cost can be found at adri-initiative.org/fees-and-subscriptions/.