301046 (v.3) Information Studies 205 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

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 or frameworks, life cycle and continuum theory, and basic processes such as inventories and forms, correspondence control, reports management, records housing and storage, appraisal and retention and disposal. Lectures, seminars and site visits are included.

Unit Outcomes:

On 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. Demonstrated 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 prescibed references.

Unit Texts:

Australian National Training Authority (ANTA). (2000). Recordkeeping competency standards: Draft 3. Victoria: ANTA. Ellis, J. (1993). Keeping Archives. 2nd Ed. Melbourne: ASA in Association with DW. Thorpe. Kennedy, J. & Schauder, C. (1998). Records management.. A guide to corporate record keeping. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire. Standards Australia. (1996). Records management standard AS4390 (6 parts). Sydney: SA. 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