Examination arrangement

Course content

This course covers central questions and challenges related to records management. The focus is on principles, standards and common solutions within the field of records management, in lieu of frameworks and intentions in legal frameworks, technological possibilities and human resources. The records management is also seen within the overall framework and aims of the society. Furthermore, the course covers questions related to GDPR in relation to records management. Here we look at the tensions that arise between the right to privacy and the general right of public access to records. The course also covers theory, practice and methods related to the analysis of functions and processes within public and private organizations. Another topic covered is enterprise architecture. How do we analyze the functions and processes of organization, and how are we able to establish good working systems for information flow and decision-making, that support business aims, needs and records requirements. Other topics covered are value assessment of records, records capture and preservation of the records created by the organizations. This course is based on and is a continuation of the records management and digital competence courses in the BA in archives and collections management.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

• understands relevant terms, theories, principles and functions within the field of records management
• has knowledge of the basic principles of enterprise architecture
• has knowledge of the legal framework that records management operates within

Skills

The student

• is able to do a functional analysis of an organization and a work process analysis in an organization
• is able to use the skills obtained to develop and implement routines and practices that participate in a reliable and good records management practice, that preserves the trust of the records created through time
• is able to plan and participate in the creation of a records management strategy
• is able to prepare an internal control or audit of the records management of the organization

General competence

The student

• is able to analyze and discuss the challenges of digitalization in relation to records management
• communicates disciplinary issues within the field of records management
• is able to come to independent and thoughtful decisions on what information and records that shall be preserved, based on the needs of the organization and needs of society
• is able to communicate the importance of trusting or having records that we can trust over time.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and group work.

Compulsory assignments

• Qualification essay
• First draft
• Presentation of first draft at midterm seminar

Further on evaluation

The course is assessed on the basis of a semester assignment. Scope, deadline and assignment text are announced at the start of the semester. Midway through the semester, a qualification assignment of approx. 5 pages, and a first draft of the semester assignment must be handed in. The first draft will be presented at a separate mid-term seminar, and comments from the subject teacher and fellow students will be given at this seminar. Students are encouraged to participate actively during the fellow students' oral presentation.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

LBAS1001, LBAS1002, LBAS1004, LBAS2004

Course materials

The reading list will be updated and available at the beginning of the semester. See Blackboard for further details.