FACULTY OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

SCHEME OF WORK ( RANCANGAN KULIAH )

PROGRAMME

IMD 123

COURSE

Foundation of Records Management

CREDIT HOUR

3

SEMESTER

2

SYNOPSIS:
This subject outlines the purpose of records management and defines the key terminologies, theories and principles underpinning current records care. The course examines the importance of good records keeping in an organization be it of public or private sector. It also presents a rationale for developing an integrated records management program. It discusses the process involves in restructuring existing information and records and the outlines of key activities undertaken in a registry.

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, students will be able:1. Define the terminologies and principles of records management. (C1)
2. Describe the file management process in an organization. (C2)
3. Explain the steps that may be taken to support and sustain an integrated records management program. (C2)

COURSE EVALUATION:
Course Work
Assignment
Group project
Practical Test (Filing)
Test
Total course work
Final Examination
Total Marks

Percentage
10 %
20 %
10 %
20 %

10%
20%
10%
20%
60%
40%
100%

Recommended Texts

Rusnah Johare, Dr. (2002). Records management handbook : A guide to records management in an agency. Shah Alam : Faculty of information
Management.

References
Ann and Titlow (1992). Records management for information age. USA :
Delmar Publishing.
Brumm, E. K. (1995). Managing records for ISO 9000 compliance. Milwaukee
: ASQC Quality Press.
Craig, B. (2004). Archival appraisal : Theory and practice. Munchen : K.G.
Saur.
Emerson, P. Ed. (1989). How to manage your records : A guide to effective practice. Hempstead : ICSA Publishing Ltd
IRMT (1999). Managing current records : A procedures manual. London: