| Module Identifier |
IL32710 |
| Module Title |
RECORDS MANAGEMENT |
| Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
| Co-ordinator |
Ms Mary E Ellis |
| Semester |
Semester 2 |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 14 Hours |
| Assessment |
Semester Assessment | Essay of 2 - 2500 words | 50% |
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Semester Assessment | Report of 2 - 2500 words | 50% |
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
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describe the nature and role of records management within organisations and its objectives
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be familiar with the key concepts of records management and with UK and international standards
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describe the principle procedures required to initiate and design a records management programme
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appreciate record control systems and have the skills to design retention and destruction schedule forms
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explain the main features of a records centre and be familiar with disaster recovery procedures.
Brief description
This module examines the principles and practices of records management within a range of institutions, including business and commercial enterprise.
Reading Lists
Books
** Recommended Consultation
Diamond, S. Z. (1994)
Records Management: a practical approach. 3rd. New York: AMACOM
Hare, C. and McLeod, J. (1997)
Developing a records management programme. London: Aslib
Kennedy, J. and Schauder C. (1996)
Records Management: A guide for students and practitioners of records management. Melbourne: Addison Wesley Longman
Parker, Eliz. (1999)
Managing Your Organization’s Records. London: LA Publishing
Penn, I. A., Pennix, G. B., and Coulson, J. (1994)
Records management handbook. 2nd. Aldershot: Gower
Robek, M. F., Brown G. F. and Stephens D. O. (1995)
Information and records management: document-based information systems. 4th. New York: Glencoe