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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Documenting the Corporate Memory

  • Unit Code

    IST5148

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit introduces the theory and practice of implementing archival information systems in organisations to ensure the accessibility of corporate memory to fulfill legal and corporate requirements.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded IST3236, IST4236

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the application of methods of arrangement and description to paper records.
  2. Define the nature of industry standard archival control systems such as the record group and record series systems.
  3. Design and implement the basics of a computerised archival information systems.
  4. Implement a functional requirement for archival access to electronic records are different from paper records requiring new methods.
  5. Reflect on the nature and functional requirements for archival information systems.
  6. Reflect on the provenance and of the sanctity of original order.
  7. Research the respective roles of metadata, standards and network access in facilitating access to digital memory.
  8. Review theories of archival information systems and their application in self documenting electronic recordkeeping systems.

Unit Content

  1. Archival information systems.
  2. Archival methods: Digital memory.
  3. Archival methods: accessioning.
  4. Archival methods: arrangement and description.
  5. Documentation standards.
  6. Introduction to the organisation of archives.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and readings.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentCase study20%
AssignmentOnline problem solving40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

Text References

  • ^ Bettington, J., Eberhard, K., Loo, R., & Smith, C. (Eds.). (2008). Keeping archives (3rd ed.). Canberra, Australia: Australian Society of Archivists.
  • Ford, H. (2007). Preserving archives. London, England: Facet.
  • Australian Society of Archivists. (2008). Keeping archives (3rd ed.). Canberra, Australia.
  • McKemmish, S. M. (Eds.). (2005). Archives: recordkeeping in society. Wagga Wagga, Australia: Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University.
  • Australian Society of Archivists. (2003). Describing archives in context: A guide to Australian practice. Canberra, Australia.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Documenting the Corporate Memory

  • Unit Code

    IST5148

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit introduces the theory and practice of implementing archival information systems in organisations to ensure the accessibility of corporate memory to fulfill legal and corporate requirements.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded IST3236, IST4236

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the application of methods of arrangement and description to paper records.
  2. Define the nature of industry standard archival control systems such as the record group and record series systems.
  3. Design and implement the basics of a computerised archival information systems.
  4. Implement a functional requirement for archival access to electronic records are different from paper records requiring new methods.
  5. Reflect on the nature and functional requirements for archival information systems.
  6. Reflect on the provenance and of the sanctity of original order.
  7. Research the respective roles of metadata, standards and network access in facilitating access to digital memory.
  8. Review theories of archival information systems and their application in self documenting electronic recordkeeping systems.

Unit Content

  1. Archival information systems.
  2. Archival methods: Digital memory.
  3. Archival methods: accessioning.
  4. Archival methods: arrangement and description.
  5. Documentation standards.
  6. Introduction to the organisation of archives.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and readings.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentCase study20%
AssignmentOnline problem solving40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

Text References

  • ^ Bettington, J., Eberhard, K., Loo, R., & Smith, C. (Eds.). (2008). Keeping archives (3rd ed.). Canberra, Australia: Australian Society of Archivists.
  • Ford, H. (2007). Preserving archives. London, England: Facet.
  • Australian Society of Archivists. (2008). Keeping archives (3rd ed.). Canberra, Australia.
  • McKemmish, S. M. (Eds.). (2005). Archives: recordkeeping in society. Wagga Wagga, Australia: Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University.
  • Australian Society of Archivists. (2003). Describing archives in context: A guide to Australian practice. Canberra, Australia.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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