IMS5009

Recordkeeping contexts and clients

Offered subject to approval

F Ross

6 points - 3 hours per week - First, second semester - Caulfield - Distance education - Prerequisites: IMS9023 or equivalent, and IMS9049 or equivalent - Prohibition: LAR3630

Objectives At the completion of this subject, students should be able to (i) understand current professional best practice; (ii) gain knowledge of current and historical perspectives of the recordkeeping profession; (iii) understand the business contexts and service environments of recordkeeping professional work; (iv) demonstrate an awareness of the range of institutional recordkeeping programs and clients in Australia and internationally; (v) understand the wider community and cultural context of recordkeeping programs and clients

Synopsis This subject provides an introduction to the contexts in which recordkeeping programs and services operate, and the relationship between the recordkeeping professional and the client in a service environment. It covers patterns of service and professional development in Australia including the work and world of the recordkeeping professions and their institutions, and the socio-political, corporate, cultural, community and international environment that shapes service provision. The subject includes an integrated program of guest speakers, visits and tours.

Assessment Class paper and presentation: 25% - Two project-based assignments: 25% and 40% - Visits and class participation: 10%

Prescribed texts

The Australian Society of Archivists Keeping archives 2nd edn, Thorpe, 1993
Kennedy J and Schauder C Records management 2nd edn, Longman, 1998

Recommended texts

Records and recordkeeping: Introducing new concepts RMO Catalogue # 18, Records Management Office of New South Wales, November 1994. Also on the Archives Authority of New South Wales's web site at http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/erk/dtfappend-2.htm

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