124911 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Records Management

Introduction

This course is designed for those with a of a first professional qualification in librarianship working in an environment where management of an organisations records, as well as the management of a library, is involved. It offers an overview of records keeping and management practices and theory, the technology involved in the records management area and information retrieval theory.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An undergraduate degree or graduate diploma qualification in librarianship.

Specific Requirements

Applicants with minimal or no computing skills are expected to undertake a short course in computing. Regular reliable internet access is required.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. External study is also available.

Professional Recognition

This course does not confer eligibility for professional membership of relevant professional bodies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study. Students may incur a costfor personal Internet access.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.