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INF315 Records and Archives Practice 1 (8)

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.

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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: INF315
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Information Studies

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed INF528
Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
INF528 INF338 Replaced this subject

Learning Outcomes

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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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.