Principles and Practice of Records Management module (RM50006)
You will examine the principles and practices of records management. You will learn to diagnose problems and issues. as well as design recordkeeping solutions
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Credits
20
Module code
RM50006
Records management is a professional discipline. It is concerned with establishing, sustaining and improving the record system of an organisation.
In this module, you will examine the principles and practices of records management. You will examine ways of looking at recordkeeping systems. This will enable you to diagnose problems and issues. You will also learn to design recordkeeping solutions.
What will you learn
In this module you will:
gain an in-depth knowledge of different theoretical models of how record systems work
explore different scenarios of how record systems have worked in practice. This will look at how they have done so at different points in time
think systemically about recordkeeping
acquire knowledge of record systems as socio-technical systems. This will include knowledge of:
policies
frameworks
rules
communication channels
repositories
capture mechanisms
aggregations
access regimes
retention and disposition regimes
understand the features, role and importance of these elements. You will also learn about the interrelationship and interdependencies between them
develop an understanding of how external changes can impact recordkeeping systems
be exposed to the latest thinking about the impact of artificial intelligence. This will cover its impact on different aspects of recordkeeping
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
understand the records continuum model. You will understand what it says about the defining features of recordkeeping systems
understand how record systems have changed over time. In particular, you will understand how they have been impacted by the coming of the digital age
understand key alternative policy approaches to managing digital records
understand the key points of contention and discussion in records management theory. You will also understand them in practice in relation to recordkeeping systems
understand the market forces that drive change in the systems/applications
develop a diagnostic model. You will be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of recordkeeping within an organisation
understand the implications for recordkeeping practice with the coming of artificial intelligence