INF528 Records and Archives Practice (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject 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	SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF528

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 INF316 or INF317

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

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Aims and characteristics of record keeping systems - Key components of the record keeping infrastructure - The impact of technology; digitisation and digital objects - Appraisal, capture - Description, registration, classification, metadata - Storage, custody, care and handling, preservation - Accessibility - Disposal

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