6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 6016867FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
The first part of the course gives an introductory overview of the different visions of records management and the profession is placed in the broader context of archival science and information sciences. The basic concepts from records management are presented and explained. Various models (records life cycle and records continuum) are introduced.
In the second part, various aspects of records management in a hybrid (paper and electronic) environment are discussed and elaborated: institutional study, creation of records, classification, transfer of records and appraisal, retrieval and preservation strategies, on the basis of (international) standards, guidelines and best practices. Where possible, the theoretical concepts and models are made concrete with exercises.
Overview of themes
Notes to be taken during lessons; copies of lesson material (PowerPoints) are made available.
A reader with relevant articles is available in Canvas.
Additional study material:
Literature
A number of relevant articles and books about records management are available and are subdivided in mandatory, strongly recommended and recommended literature.
Standard (as reference):
E. Shepherd en G. Yeo, Managing records: a handbook of principles and practice, London, 2003.
The course will take place on campus, online and through a reader. Students will be informed about this by the start of the semester.
The methods for setting-up and managing a records management system are provided.
The students
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Oral exam with written preparation.
The exam consists of four questions. Three questions test knowledge about and insight into various aspects of records management. One question is about the required literature.
This course offer isn't part of a fixed set of graduation requirements. Hence, it is a free elective.