INF316 Records and Archives Practice 2 (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject, together with its associated subject (Records and Archives Practice 1), 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: INF316

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 issues, standards and processes involved in describing archival records;
- be able to put into practice appropriate policies and standards for the long term care of both analogue and digital collections;
- be able to put into practice appropriate policies and standards to enable access to records and archives; and
- show that they understand the need for appropriate disposal policies.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Description, registration, classification, metadata. - Storage, custody, care and handling, preservation. - Policies and standards which enable and permit accessibility. - Disposal, including re-appraisal and collection review.

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