OFAD 212 RECORDS MANAGEMENT
This course provides detailed information in records management techniques including topics such as the fundamentals of records management, the organization and design of files, and various filing and storage systems. Students will also discuss the impact of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act; and their implications on filing procedures in society. Students will build critical-thinking skills by applying techniques and skills learned to complete realistic assignments. After building these skills through manual filing, they will then apply this body of knowledge and procedures to complete additional exercises using database software. Students will use the library to seek information on records management careers and the laws that govern this profession.
Prerequisite
None
Offered
Spring