LIS 5473: Documents and Records Management

Syllabus description:

This course introduces the essentials of records and document management in diverse organizational setting. It focuses on the requirements for record keeping and document management. It introduces the principles, methodologies, administration, tools, and techniques of electronic records and document management in various settings. It focuses on the processes as well as the technology used in the development and implementation of electronic records and document management systems. It covers areas such as optical scanning and recognition, optical storage, database management, workflow management, indexing and retrieval, standards, classification systems, legal and security issues.

Learning objectives addressed:

• Understand the use of technology in the process of discovering information
• Identify emerging technology
• Become familiar with best practices
• Gain skills to effectively implement technology
• Learn about integrated library systems and networking
• Understand the logistics of library operations
• Become familiar with user needs to effectively organize and design resources

Assignment

The final project had us work with a classmate to develop a "Request for Proposal" and then act as a vendor to offer a solution. This gave me the opportunity to understand how to identify the needs of an organization and translate those into technical and functional requirements for a proposed solution. The assignment broaden my knowledge of technology use in knowledge organizations and improved my skills related to planning and implementation of technology. It also improved my collaboration skills as I was required to work with a classmate, Chuck Tryon.

Please find part I and part II attached: