LAR4520

Information science and technology (archives and records)

F Upward

12 points
* 5 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives At the completion of this subject students should understand the theoretical models underpinning recordkeeping work and their development; understand and be able to analyse records and archival systems using the records continuum model; understand each of the dimensions of the records continuum model and be able to identify the requirements of each dimension; and understand the social and regulatory contexts affecting recordkeeping activity and the current strategies and tactics being applied to recordkeeping work.

Synopsis This subject provides a theoretical base - a body of general principles - for practice in the recordkeeping professions, drawing on traditional records management and archival approaches and information science. It explores how and why professional practice has evolved as it has, enabling students to distil from reading, study, class work and practical exercises a framework of ideas on recordkeeping and archival science. It also introduces information technology and its impact, applications and potential in relation to recordkeeping in the context of the re-invention of archival science.

Assessment Document analysis: 15%
* Class debate: 15%
* Major assignment: 40%
* Analysis of systems: 30%

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