Advanced Topics in Electronic Recordkeeping and Archiving is one of the advanced units in the new MIS degree. It will provide IS/IM professionals with the opportunity to pursue studies at an advanced level by addressing a selection of current topical issues and challenges in the field of electronic recordkeeping and archiving through seminars, group project work and engagement with leading practitioners and researchers.

At the completion of this subject you should have in-depth knowledge and understanding of:

K1 The major issues and challenges in managing electronic records and archives in contemporary organisations and society.

K2 Strategies for the integrated management of electronic records and archives to ensure the achievement of organisational and social objectives, while managing associated risk.

K3 The major theories, concepts and models associated with the effective management of electronic records and archives and the integration of recordkeeping and archiving with business and societal processes.

K4 The changing nature of recordkeeping and archiving in electronic, networked environments, their relationship to IM/IS/IT policies, strategies and frameworks, and the building of strategic alliances internal and external to the organisation.

K5 The relevance of research and development initiatives to professional practice.

K6 The complexity and challenges associated with selection and evaluation of system and software solutions, project governance, and the delivery of benefits from investments in quality recordkeeping and archiving systems.

Should have developed attitudes that allow you to:

A1 Adopt a critical approach to recordkeeping and archiving issues, theories and practices.

A2 Appreciate the requirements and challenges involved with appropriately managing electronic records and archives for organisational and social purposes, while mitigating related risks.

A3 Develop an appreciation of the importance of strategic alliances and teamwork in effectively managing records and archives.

A4 Develop a holistic view of the role of electronic recordkeeping and archiving in organisations and society.

Should have the skills to:

P1 Apply the latest thinking, concepts, models and tools to the strategic management of electronic records and archives.

P2 Provide sophisticated analyses and reports on the requirements of electronic records and archives management, the role of electronic recordkeeping and archiving in organisations and society.

P3 Propose solutions and improvements based on analyses of the current situation, relevant theoretical and analytical literature, standards and best practice models, and research and development initiatives.

P4 Develop implementation strategies, involving the application of appropriate tools and techniques, taking into account the relationship between recordkeeping and archiving, and other business and societal processes.

S1 Should develop ability to report verbally and in writing coherently and persuasively on a range of electronic records and archives management issues.

S2 Should develop high level teamwork and group communication skills.

S3 Should develop professional communication skills to facilitate effective interaction with business and IM/IS/IT professionals at a sophisticated level.

This unit is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the role of electronic recordkeeping and archiving in contemporary organisations and society, and exposure to the latest thinking, best practice and research initiatives. Emphasis will be placed on exploring issues, concerns and trends that pose complex challenges relating to the effective management of records and archives in electronic, networked environments. Students will be equipped with understandings, knowledge, strategies, and skills which will enable them to develop and implement effective solutions that meet these challenges. A unit outline detailing the topics to be covered in a specific offering of this unit will be available to students from the unit leader two weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

A unit outline detailing the specific topics to be covered in a specific offering of this unit would be available to students from the unit leader two weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

S McKemmish, M Piggott, B Reed and F Upward, The Archives: Recordkeeping in Society, Wagga Wagga: CSU, 2004 (forthcoming)

On-campus

• Seminars/Workshops
• Guest Speakers

• Seminars/Workshops - K1-6, A1-3, P1-4, S1-3
• Guest Speakers - K1-6, A1-3, P1-4, S1-3

Publishable paper 40%

Class presentation 20%

Supervised assessment 40%

Pass Requirements: In order to pass a unit, a student must gain all of the following:

• at least 40% of the marks of the examination component, if any: i.e. the final examination and any tests performed under exam conditions, taken as a whole.
• at least 40% of the marks of the assignment component: i.e. the assignment and any other assessment tasks (such as presentations) taken as a whole.
• at least 50% of the total marks for the unit. Where a student gains less than 40% for either the examination or assignment component, the final result for the unit will be no greater than '44-N'.

• Publishable paper - K1-6, A1-3, S1-3, P1-4
• Class presentation - K1-6, A1-3, S1-3
• Supervised Assessment K1-6, A1-3, S1-3, P1-4

12 hours per week

• 3 hour seminar/workshop or guest lecture
• 6 hours assignment (incl. research)
• 3 hours reading

High-tech seminar room for 3 hours x 13 weeks for 40 students.

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Nil

1 EFT lecturer for 3 hours per week for 13 weeks and teaching assistance for hours proportional to enrolment.

• Software Title:
• Vendor:
• Version:
• OS: MS Windows XP ( ) and/or LINUX ( )
• License Details: (A valid software license certificate/s or Vendor permission must be available upon request if the software is to be installed for teaching)
• Are we currently licensed: Yes ( ) or No ( ) (If unsure, please check with your local IT support )
• If (Yes), who is the contact person for this software?:
• If (No), will the software license be arranged by: Staff member requesting the software ( ) or Technical Services* ( ) ? *If the latter is selected, please discuss your requirement/s with myself ASAP, prior to finalising your request, as there could be financial or resourcing implications.
• Is the software to be installed and accessed from a: Client/Workstation ( ), or Server ( ) ?
• Type of license: Site License ( ), Freeware ( ), FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ( ), Shareware ( ), Lab based ( ) # of Licenses needed ____
• In what week will you commence using the software in class? Semester 1 (Week ___ ) and/or Semester 2 (Week ___ ):
• Nominated Staff For Acceptance Testing Software: (Name) (Phone) (Email)
• Additional Information: Special Requirements, Software Configuration/Installation Requirements, etc:

New unit. A Library Impact Statement has been submitted.

100% SIMS

N/A for p/g units

Nil

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Must have completed Part A of Master of Information Systems.