Archival Management

Course aim

To develop knowledge in archival principles, theory, models and practices; developing an understanding of the role of the archive in modern society with a focus on Australian and international best practice and the importance of the archive to the community.

Course content

The learning process will include a review of the historical development of archival principles and theory internationally and nationally; analysis of provenance, original order, accessioning and arrangement and description.  A review of national and international recordkeeping standards and principles and their application in the archival context; the value of records for memory; record keeping roles and responsibilities compared to those of the archivist; assessment of records and archival management models and how they relate to the digital environment; the challenges relating to the management and preservation of traditional format and digital materials; practical sessions relating to the management of archives and current issues in archival management and recordkeeping.

Textbook(s)

Bettington, Jackie [et al.] 2008, Keeping archives, 3rd, Australian Society of Archivists Inc, ACT

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFS 5107	Technological Foundations
INFS 5104	Information Management Foundations

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Directed Study (Meetings and activities as agreed with Course Coordinator)	N/A x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
Online resources, moderated discussions and other online interactions	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Appraisal, Archival project, Archival theory

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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