INF527 Records, Archives and Society (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject 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.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF527
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 INF306 or INF309
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate that they are fully aware of the environment within which any record keeping and archiving policies and practices exist;
- demonstrate an awareness of the evolution of various models of record keeping and archival practice;
- 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;
- show that they understand the records lifecycle and related theories; and
- show that they are familiar with local, national and international records and archives policies.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- The purpose of record keeping, evidential, accountability, memory. Information as a business asset – why records are kept. Archival principles. - Records in business, government, organisations, individuals. Traditional and electronic. - History of record keeping, archiving; key identities, models and approaches. - Local, national and international information policies and issues. - Concepts of authenticity, reliability, integrity and usability over time; risk. - Ethics, codes of practice, policies, the legal environment, jurisdictions. - Standards and their role. - Record keeping and archives today; the records continuum, life cycle, the importance of provenance.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.