| CODE | LIA5013 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Records Management: History, Principles and Practices | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Library 福利在线免费 and Archive Sciences | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit is intended to introduce participants to the historical development of both records and archives management. The historical mapping is intended at providing a context for the understanding of the main principles and policies of record keeping and archives management. Participants are expected to acquire an in-depth understanding of the different theories, philosophical basis and practical functioning of both records and archives management. It will make it possible for students to explain the main principles and purposes of both records and archives management. Study-Unit Aims: This unit aims to help participants to familiarize themselves with the main historical, theoretical and logistical concepts of both records and archives management. It also prepares participants to fully comprehend the differences, similarities and intersecting aspects of the two domains within the wider information management canvas. It also introduces the main components of the course and prepares participants for the challenges of utilizing their past learning and experiences throughout the academic journey. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - describe the core theoretical basis of both records and archives management; - define how the historical development of both impacted on the formulation of theory and practices; - demonstrate that record keeping and archiving are a distinct discipline that has an impact on both the efficiency of administration and also on concepts of accountability; - describe the way the two disciplines distinguish themselves and at times overlap with the library profession; - comprehend the current and future challenges of the two distinct professions. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - apply the main theories of the professions to analyze current records management and archives scenarios; - apply research findings in records and archives management to assess local and international challenges in the fields; - debate the way the new challenges to these two professions are being tackled locally and abroad. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Kennedy, J. and Schauder, C. (1998). Records Management: a guide to corporate record keeping. South Melbourne: Longman. - Yeo, G. and Shepherd, E. (2003). Managing Records: a handbook of principles and practice. London: Facet. Supplementary Readings: - Farrugia, C. (2008). Guardians of Memory: essays in remembrance of Hella Jean Bartolo Winston. Malta: National Archives of Malta. - Yeo, G. (2018). Records, 福利在线免费 and Data: exploring the role of record-keeping in an information culture. London: Facet. - Jenkinson, H. (1980). Selected Writings of Sir Hilary Jenkinson. Gloucester: Alan Sutton. - Schellenberg, T.R. (1988). The Management of Archives. Washington D.C.: NARA. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Seminar | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Charles Farrugia |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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