Fall 2017
INF 389E Introduction to Records Management
DESCRIPTION
Systems for controlling recorded information in an organizational setting.
COURSE NOTES
This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices involved in managing records in private, not-for-profit, and public sector organizations. By the end of the course students will be able to: ââ¬Â¢ Understand the national and international policies and trends that impact the records management profession ââ¬Â¢ Understand and analyze the impact (practical, economic, and social) that records management and information governance have in organizational environments and government settings ââ¬Â¢ Understand the history of the profession and identify traditional and emerging roles and responsibilities of the records manager, and articulate the similarities and differences between a records manager and other information professionals (such as archivists, librarians, knowledge managers, digital curators) ââ¬Â¢ Understand and analyze the practical, legal, and ethical issues involved in implementing a records management program across the records lifecycle ââ¬Â¢ Understand and articulate policies and procedures for managing active and inactive records (in paper and in electronic form) and gain firsthand experience of designing an effective electronic record keeping system ââ¬Â¢ Gain familiarity with the concepts, tools, processes, and national and international standards that enable records managers to carry out their job in a competent and comprehensive manner.
PREREQUISITES
Graduate standing.