IMS5010 - Evidence and metadata

Leader: Sue McKemmish

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2007 (Off-campus)

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

Class activities and discussion (or electronic equivalent): 25%
Practical exercises: 25%
Formal supervised Assessment: 50%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

IMS9049 or equivalent

Prohibitions

LAR3631, LAR4631, IMS3610