IMS5010

Evidence and metadata

(IT)

S McKemmish

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield, distance + Prerequisites: IMS9049 + Prohibitions: LAR3631, LAR4631

Synopsis: Skills for undertaking appraisal and description tasks in contemporary and historical recordkeeping systems and structures, including electronic recordkeeping systems. Justifications for recordkeeping, functional requirements for evidence and implementation environments. Appraisal including functional analysis, policy formulation and supporting metadata needs. Description and the importance of metadata to a range of recordkeeping activities related to the storage, recall and dissemination of records.

Assessment: Project report: 25% + Practical assignment: 25% + Class presentation tasks: 25% + Written test: 25%