12158 (v.4) Information Studies 521 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An introduction to the concepts and practice of efficient, effective and accountable recordkeeping in a variety of organisational contexts. Includes records and recordkeeping. Recordkeeping systems and programs - frameworks, life cycle and continuum theory and basic processes such as inventories and forms, classification and indexing, correspondence control, reports management, records housing and storage, appraisal and retention and disposal.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated an ability to set recordkeeping within the context of total information flow and use within an organisation. Demonstrated an understanding of recordkeeping, the systems approach to records management and the role records management plays in organisational efficiency, effectiveness and accountability. Developed an understanding and basic proficiency in the practical skills required for the management of organisational records, whatever the format, and demonstrate an understanding of the processes and issues associated with their management and protection as identified in the relevant standards.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Australian National Training Authority (ANTA). (2000), Recordkeeping Competency Standards: Draft 3. Victoria, ANTA. Ellis, J. (1993). Keeping Archives (second edition). Melbourne, ASA in Association with D.W. Thorpe. Kennedy, J. and Schauder, C. (1998), Records Management. A Guide to Corporate Recordkeeping. Melbourne, Longman Cheshire. Standards Australia. (1996), Records Management Standard AS4390 (6 parts). Sydney, SA (also Interim International Records Management Standard ISO 15489).

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 30%. Exercises 20%. Report 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2			Y