LAR4510

Information services (archives and records)

L Iacovino

6 points
* 3 hours per week plus visits and tours
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives At the completion of this subject students should understand the business contexts and service environments of archives and records work; understand the development of the recordkeeping professions in Australia; and be familiar with a range of institutional recordkeeping programs.

Synopsis This subject introduces the work and world of the recordkeeping professions, covering patterns of service and professional development in Australia, and the socio-political, legal, corporate, cultural, community and international environment. It includes an integrated program of guest speakers, visits and tours.

Assessment Class paper and presentation: 25%
* Class participation and visits: 15%
* Two project-based assignments: 20% and 40%

Prescribed texts

Ellis J (ed.) Keeping archives 2nd edn, Thorpe, 1993
Records Management Office of New South Wales Records and recordkeeping guide RMO no. 18, November 1994