Records and Archives Management Core Principles
Course code
INT7106.DT
old course code
INT7106
Course title in Estonian
Dokumendi- ja arhiivihalduse üldprintsiibid
Course title in English
Records and Archives Management Core Principles
ECTS credits
4.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Develop a systematic overview and broad-based knowledge of the theoretical foundations and concepts of document management and archiving.
To support the development of knowledge for understanding the management principles of a modern organization.
To support the development of knowledge in the field of information science from scientific methods for the creation, management, maintenance and re-use of unique documents.
To develop knowledge and skills to orientate oneself in new original solutions of modern digital archiving, using teamwork and its management skills.
To support the development of knowledge for understanding the management principles of a modern organization.
To support the development of knowledge in the field of information science from scientific methods for the creation, management, maintenance and re-use of unique documents.
To develop knowledge and skills to orientate oneself in new original solutions of modern digital archiving, using teamwork and its management skills.
Brief description of the course
Theoretical bases of document management and archiving. Document management-archival terminology and its development. On the theoretical development of modern document management - knowledge management in an organization (intellectual capital and corporate memory). The most important stages in the development of document and archive management theory.
On the meaning of modern archival theory. Basic concepts of document and archive management:
document, record, document management, basic document characteristics (authenticity, reliability, integrity, usability), archive, evaluation, description, archive management and storage.
On the meaning of modern archival theory. Basic concepts of document and archive management:
document, record, document management, basic document characteristics (authenticity, reliability, integrity, usability), archive, evaluation, description, archive management and storage.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has a systematic overview and extensive knowledge of the basic theoretical positions and concepts of document management;
- is able to apply the acquired knowledge in the practical activities of document management and archiving;
- is able to apply new strategic approaches in study and work situations.
- has a systematic overview and extensive knowledge of the basic theoretical positions and concepts of document management;
- is able to apply the acquired knowledge in the practical activities of document management and archiving;
- is able to apply new strategic approaches in study and work situations.
Teacher
Lekt Kädi Riismaa, ajalookandidaat; lekt Raivo Ruusalepp, MA; dots Liivi Aarma, ajalookandidaat
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