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INF316 Records and Archives Practice 2 (8)

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.

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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: INF316
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 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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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.