LAR3630

Recordkeeping contexts and clients

L Iacovino

6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prohibition: LAR4630

Objectives At the completion of this subject, students should be able to understand current professional best practice; gain knowledge of current and historical perspectives of the recordkeeping profession; understand the business contexts and service environments of recordkeeping professional work; demonstrate an awareness of the range of institutional recordkeeping programs and clients in Australia and internationally; 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 environments that shape service provision. The subject provides a general introduction to the recordkeeping industry. It includes an integrated program of guest speakers, visits and tours.

Assessment Class paper and presentation: 25%
* Portfolio of notes on visits and speakers: 20%
* Class participation: 5%
* Examination: 50%

Prescribed texts

Ellis J (ed.) Keeping archives 2nd edn, Thorpe, 1993
Kennedy J and Schauder C Records management 2nd edn, Addison-Wesley, 1997

Recommended texts

Records Management Office of New South Wales Records and recordkeeping guide RMO no. 18, November 1994
Records Management Office of New South Wales What is records management? RMO no. 19, September 1995