Learning Outcomes:
• Recognise and communicate the significance of records at individual, organisational and societal level
• Define and communicate the purpose, nature and scope of records management and how this has evolved
• Identify and assess theories, laws and standards relevant to information and records management
• Understand the foundations for developing a records management programme and the key considerations when implementing these in practice
• Recognise various systems and options for the management of digital records
• Understand the role of records in business continuity practice and wider risk management
Indicative Module Content:
The module will cover the following broad areas: Week 1 Introduction to records management and the evolution of records creation and recordkeeping; Week 2 Records theory, concepts and key international standards; Week 3 Building the foundations for records management initiatives #1; Week 4 Building the foundations for records management initiatives #2 Week 5 Overview of key activities in managing records; Week 6 The legislative environment impacting on recordkeeping; Week 8 Records retention; Week Weeks 9-10, Managing electronic records: issues, approaches, systems, standards and specifications; Week 11, Evolving and emerging technologies and records management; Week 12 Records management advocacy, vital records and managing risk