INF309 Records, Archives and Society 2 (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject, together with its associated subject (Records, Archives & Society 1), provides a detailed introduction to the role of record keeping and archiving in an environment where records form an important role in providing accountability, evidence, information and memory.

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Session 1
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF309

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Not available to students who have completed INF527

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- demonstrate that they are fully aware of the ethical and legal environment within which record keeping and archives function;
- show that they understand the key concepts of authenticity, reliability and integrity of records;
- demonstrate that they are familiar with some of the key national and international standards relevant to the industry; and
- show that they understand the records lifecycle and related theories.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Concepts of authenticity, reliability, integrity and usability of record keeping systems over time; risk; including AS IOS 15489 - Ethics, codes of practice, policies, the legal environment, jurisdictions. - Standards and their role - Record keeping and archives today; the records continuum and related theories (e.g., the records, life cycle and information continuum theories), the importance of provenance, original order, access issues (an overview of the generic thirty year rule and even access directions and the series system).

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