12163 (v.4) Information Studies 524 - Electronic Document Management

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

11210 (v.4) Information Studies 503 - Information Design or any previous version

Syllabus:

Examination of the issues involved in the evaluation, selection and implementation of electronic document management and records systems. The various techniques for the organisation and indexing of records and documents. Extensive practical use of a number of different products and opportunities to discuss them with a variety of information management professionals.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Described the essential functions of electronic document management systems. Evaluated and managed the implementation of document and records management systems. Explained the underlying theory, which enables effective retrieval systems to be created. Determined the retrieval needs of specific corporate environments. Applied indexing techniques competently.

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:

Kennedy, J. and Scauder, C. (1998). Records Management: A Guide to Corporate Recordkeeping. 2nd ed. South Melbourne. Longman. Megill, K.A. and Schantz, H.F. (1999). Document Management: New TEchnologies for the Information Services manager. Providence,Bowker-Saur. Wiggins, B. (2000). Effective Document Management: Unlocking Corporate Knowledge. Aldershot, Gower.

Unit Texts:

Megill, K.A. and Schantz, H.F. (1999). Document Management: New Technologies for The Information Services Manager. Providence, Bowker-Saur. Wiggins, B. (2000). Effective Document Management: Unlocking Corporate Knowledge. Aldershot, Gower.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Exercises 40%, Software assessment report 20%, Specification documentation 40%. 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		Y