INF527 Records, Archives and Society (8)
AbstractThis 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. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Online | SPACE, University of Hong Kong | Online | Wagga Wagga Campus |
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.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Information Studies |
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Enrolment restrictions
Not available to students who have completed INF315, INF316 or INF335. |
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Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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INF315 INF316 INF335 | INF316 Common Subject Material INF315 Common Subject Material INF335 Paired Subject
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate that they are fully aware of the environment within which any record keeping and archiving policies and practices exist;
- be able to demonstrate an awareness of the evolution of various models of record keeping and archival practice;
- be able to demonstrate that they are fully aware of the ethical and legal environment within which record keeping and archives function;
- be able to show that they understand the key concepts of authenticity, reliability and integrity of records;
- be able to demonstrate that they are familiar with some of the key national and international standards relevant to the industry;
- be able to show that they understand the records lifecycle and related theories; and
- be able to show that they are familiar with local, national and international records and archives policies.
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SyllabusThe 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.
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.