This learning programme is intended for all persons who need to demonstrate knowledge of concepts, terminology and ethics applicable to archives and records management. Delegates will be able to explain and interpret the code of ethics for archives and record managers and perform duties in accordance with this code of ethics applicable to archival and recordkeeping practices. They will also be able to define and understand terminology pertaining to key archival and records management and the archival profession.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
TARGET AUDIENCE
COURSE CONTENT
Ethical and legal responsibilities in records, to establish standards to practice, administration and professional conduct
Moral obligations to safeguard records to articulate professional responsibilities, duties and conduct of archivists and records managers
Code of conduct towards users/clients, in terms of principles of fairness
Definition of the term records relating to international standards and definitions
Processes involved to facilitate records management
Key concepts of tools to perform records management duties
This learning programme is intended for all persons who need to demonstrate knowledge of concepts, terminology and ethics applicable to archives and records management. Delegates will be able to explain and interpret the code of ethics for archives and record managers and perform duties in accordance with this code of ethics applicable to archival and recordkeeping practices. They will also be able to define and understand terminology pertaining to key archival and records management and the archival profession.
