INF432 Audiovisual Archiving 2 (8)

Because of their very nature audiovisual materials have specialised management requirements in terms of collection development, intellectual control, access and preservation. This subject considers a range of contexts, comparing systems that have been developed specifically for these media with those adapted from library, archival or museum approaches. It also examines how policies, criteria and mechanisms have been devised to ensure appropriate coverage of evidential and research material in line with organisational objectives. Practical sessions focus on the complexities of providing access to audiovisual materials, from individual research requests through to product development and marketing.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF432. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information Studies

Assumed Knowledge

This subject builds on the understanding established in INF430.  While not essential to undertake INF430 prior to INF432, it would be beneficial for students with no relevant professional experience to do INF430 before this subject.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • explain the principles and practices underlying collection development, collection management and access within the audiovisual environment, particularly as they relate to audiovisual archives
  • apply the ideas developed throughout the course of the subject
  • discuss many of the complex issues that can arise.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

- collection management and description
- collection policy formulation and development
- selection issues
- acquisition methodologies
- developing productive relationships
- collection profiling
- deselection
- access policy development/framework
- providing and managing access services
- business and commercial opportunities.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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