PurposeThis article aims to review the bookManaging Electronic Recordsedited by Julie McLeod and Catherine Hare.Design/methodology/approachThe book is evaluated in the context of other related titles, the authors' and editors' aims for the text, the needs of professionals in the field and the reviewer's views on required content.FindingsThe reviewer concludes that the book is one of the very best collections on electronic records to have been published.Originality/valueThe article reviews this book within the context of other titles, thereby informing readers of the broader range of resources in this challenging area.