Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
-Recognise the issues involved in managing, leading and resourcing archives and records management services;
-Understand ways of supporting environmental sustainability within our services;
-Articulate the value of recordkeeping professionals to organisations and wider society;
-Understand the importance of professional organisations and frameworks in particular the ARA Competency Framework in career planning and in supporting continuing professional development;
-Describe the ethical dimensions of archives and records management work.
Indicative Module Content:
Weekly learning in this module takes the form of 2 hour classes in addition to two site visits. The weekly structure is broadly as follows: Week 1 Introduction to the module; managing an archives and records service; Weeks 2-4 Managing an archive/record service; Week 5 Visit to the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland; Week 6 Monitoring and evaluating service performance; Week 7 Professional identity and values; Weeks 8-9 Reading weeks; Week 10 Professional ethics; Sustainable and green practices; Week 12 Project Management; Week 13 Visit to the National Archives of Ireland; Week 14 Careers Support Session.