INF315 Records and Archives Practice 1 (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject, together with its associated subject (Records and Archives Practice 2), provides a detailed introduction to the major practices necessary to establish an effective and efficient record keeping and archiving environment.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Distance	Wagga Wagga
Session 2
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF315

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 INF528

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- show that they are fully aware of the key components comprising any record keeping and archiving management system;
- be able to determine appropriate practices and procedures for capturing both analogue and digital records; and
- demonstrate that they are familiar with various approaches to appraisal and how they may be implemented.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Aims and characteristics of record keeping systems including DIRKS and electronic document records management systems (EDRMS). - Key components of the record keeping infrastructure including metadata schemes and their relevance. - The impact of technology; digitisation and digital objects. - Appraisal in a range of archives and records settings including the identification of functions and activities to be documented through records using business classification, and capture.

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