With a research team offering more than 50 years of combined experience conducting
historical research, IMC Information Solutions (IMCIS) provides complete solutions for
preparing your project on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of the most discerning
eye, whether a manager, negotiator, or trial judge.
If you need further information on any one of the solutions we provide, please feel free
to contact us.
Research Planning
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Identifies relevant archival materials, government documents, microfilm
reels, maps, images, or other materials pertinent to your project.
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Determines timelines and resources required to complete each phase of your
project, including deliverables to be provided at the end of each phase.
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Prepares a contact list of archival personnel, government officers,
and private company resources with information or involvement in your project.
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Assembles all project needs into a detailed, easily navigable research plan
to facilitate tracking the status and accountability of your project.
Research Implementation
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Locating and retrieving relevant archival and government documents from finding-aids,
inventories, lists, etc., including documents to be assessed under the Access to
Information and Privacy Act (ATIP).
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Reviewing archival and government documents for relevant documents to your project
based on a knowledge of the historical context of the material.
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Flagging and copying relevant documents, including oversized documents,
maps, plans, images, etc.
Document Processing
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Assembling hard copies of research documents into bound and tabbed collections.
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Printing source information on each hard copy document, along with a unique
identifier number ("branding").
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Entering basic information from each research document onto computerized
databases ("tombstoning").
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Coding database entries according to the issues described in each research document.
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Preparing transcritions or legible copies of documents that may be difficult to read.
Research Analysis and Reporting
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Writing detailed reports and analyses of the facts based on comprehensive review
of the research documents and knowledge of the context of the historical issues.
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Assembling annotated bibliographies describing research materials and their
relevance to the project.
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Writing chronologies or summaries of the facts represented by the research
documents.
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Prepare briefing materials, summaries, updates, and status reports on the issues
addressed by the research and the status of the project.
Compiling Supporting Documentation
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Assembling hard copies of documents into bound and tabbed collections suitable for
submission to formal proceedings.
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Photocopying, labelling, numbering, and binding each set of bound documents.
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Redacting or severing material from documents that is sensitive or contravened
by the Access to Information and Privacy Act.
