Recordkeeping Process and Practice

Cod y Modiwl: ILM2520
Teitl y Modiwl: Recordkeeping Process and Practice
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Jennie Hill
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Jennie Hill; Ms Tanya Rogers; Dr Sue Lithgow; Dr Sarah Higgins; Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Report 2 Software: (3500 words)	60%
Asesiad Semester	Report 1 CDStrategy: (2500 words)	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Report 2: (3500 words)	60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Report 1: (2500 words)	40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Select and apply the appropriate methods, tools and procedures to enable the creation, control and use of records in organisational contexts.
2. Design appropriate strategies for the acquisition and development of archival collections.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of arrangement and description of archival collections for their management and accessibility.
4. Interpret appropriate legislation, standards, and best practice in order to specify requirements for the design and procurement of a recordkeeping system.
5. Select and apply the appropriate tools and techniques to analyse organisational functions for the development of appropriate records management programmes and systems.
6. Identify, synthesize, and evaluate a range of relevant academic and professional literature and case studies to support argument.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to design and implement recordkeeping policies, strategies, and systems regardless of format and age. We will examine the importance and management of records in a modern organizational context and the processes and standards used to create, capture, and maintain intellectual control of records across the continuum.

Cynnwys

Key themes of this module:
Records and Information Governance
Exploring the standards, processes, and tools that underpin the creation, control and use of records in organizational contexts. We will examine the benefits of records management programmes and their role in wider business continuity, compliance, and risk management strategies.

Archival development and description
Examining standards, strategies, and processes for the acquisition, arrangement, and description of archives to facilitate user access, including, content standards, authority control, and network interoperability.
Recordkeeping Systems
Exploring the functional requirements for recordkeeping systems for both records and archives. We will discuss the main options for such systems, the strengths and weaknesses of some of the existing providers, and the process of procurement.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Effective oral communication will be required in seminars (not assessed) and written skills and style will be tested through assessment.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The module provides introduction to essential skills for information professionals.
Datrys Problemau	Assignment work draws on professional scenarios in which students will be expected to apply their knowledge.
Gwaith Tim	Some collaborative work will be required as part of preparation for seminars and/or during seminars.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Informal feedback on seminar work and formal feedback on assignments will facilitate student development.
Rhifedd	n/a
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Selecting and applying appropriate tools to develop recordkeeping programmes and systems.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Identification of appropriate resources to support written work.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	To produce written work and identify appropriate source material.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 7