Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | report (2,500-3,000 words) | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | PDP report 2500-3000 words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | report (2,500-3,000 words) | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | PDP report 2500-3000 words | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Design and evaluate policies, strategies and processes to ensure appropriate access, outreach and advocacy for recordkeeping services across a range of stakeholders.
2. Understand the organizational structures within which recordkeeping services operate to facilitate the management of records, programmes and service provision.
3. Identify and evaluate the tools and processes associated with managing an archive and records service effectively.
4. Demonstrate the ability to plan, carry out and evaluate user surveys and projects to ensure efficient standards of customer care and develop services and training.
5. Identify the skills required by records professionals, and devise a plan for personal professional development in the field.
Brief description
This module explores how archives are accessed and how they are managed and promoted to increase support and optimise use.
Content
1. The functions of archive services to make archives available. This includes consideration of public service delivery; current legislation, standards and policies; financial and project management; marketing strategies; developing outreach opportunities; and working effectively with staff and volunteers.
2. The second part focuses on the role and responsibilities of individual archivists and the work of professional bodies. This looks at issues such as ethics, Continuing Professional Development, as well as career development opportunities.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Group activities will include the need to consider funding sources and effective budgetary controls. |
| Communication | Effective oral communication will be required in seminars and visits (not assessed), and written skills in assignments. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Reflection upon learning and information skills will be encouraged, and assignment feedback will facilitate further reflection. |
| Information Technology | Website searches will be used to identify relevant academic and professional literature and documentation. Assignments will be word processed and submitted via Turnitin. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | The work of relevant professional bodies and Continuing Professional Development opportunities will be highlighted. |
| Problem solving | Problem based learning through practical work in seminars will help student acquire skills that can be adapted for their future working environments and lifelong learning. |
| Research skills | Assignment preparation will require the identification and location of relevant academic and professional literature, and best practice within the profession. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Skills in promoting and providing access to archival materials will be developed. |
| Team work | Group activities and classroom exercises feature in this module. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7