Module Details
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Title INTRODUCTION TO ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Code ARIM001
Coordinator Dr M Reilly
History
Michael.Reilly@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

To provide an introduction to the Diploma/Certificate in Professional Studies: Archives & Records Management programme, focusing on the nature of records and archives;

To give an overview of record-keeping practices within the different sectoral, national and international environments and thus supply a wider professional context.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To explain why records and archives are created and maintained.

(LO2) To discuss what is meant by records and archives.

(LO3) To analyse the functions of records and archives management.

(LO4) To discuss record keeping in a sectoral, national and international context.

(S1) Learning skills online studying and learning effectively in technology-rich environments, formal and informal

(S2) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S3) Career and identity management online managing digital reputation and online identity

(S4) Communication, listening and questioning respecting others, contributing to discussions, communicating in a foreign language, influencing, presentations

(S5) Information literacy online, finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

Reasons for creating and keeping records;

Concepts and definitions of records and archives;

Basic principles and functions of records and archives management;

Developments of record keeping over time;

National and international bodies and associations;

An overview of the range of record keeping environments.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Blog:
Learning blog
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 4

Seminar:
Introduction to distance learning and web-based learning. Notes provided for those unable to attend.

Work Based Learning:
Activities based on student's work environment or other archival resources.

Online Test:
Test your learning activities. Each module has around 16 tests for students to check their understanding of the content.

Self-Directed Learning: Completion of learning materials and assessed work.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   7

         7
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 143
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    100       

Recommended Texts
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