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There are still some places left on the following accredited distance learning courses offered by the Centre for Archive and Information Studies at the University of Dundee. The courses are tutored by experts and offered through an interactive, fully-supported, virtual learning environment. Further details of the courses are listed below. For more details and an application form please visit http://www.dundee.ac.uk/cais/cpd/ or contact [log in to unmask] Please note that the closing date for applications is the 9th April with courses beginning on the 17th May.
- Skills and Sources for Family and Local History in England (15 weeks)
- Scottish Local Government and Records (9 weeks)
- Ecclesiastical Archives (9 weeks)
- Heraldry (15 weeks)
- Outreach and Community Archives (15 weeks)
- Comparative Concepts in Information Rights, Part 1 (9 weeks)
- Wider Legal Frameworks (9 weeks)
Further Details:
Skills and Sources for Family and Local History in England
- Introduction to family and local history sources in England
- Location, type and uses of records
- Reading and interpreting records
- Demography and local administration
- Court records, taxation and registration
- Ecclesiastical and diocesan records
- Education and poor law administration
- Land, property and inheritance
- Occupation, business and trade
- Maps and plans
Scottish Local Government and Records
- Country and parish before 1930: predecessors of the county council; county councils; education provision; the parish and the poor law; lieutenancy; militia and volunteers; special districts; sheriff courts
- Burgh to 1930: reform; police acts; burgh records; incorporations
- Developments since 1930: 1930-1975 and the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947; reform in 1975; district courts; local administration 1975-1996; reform in 1996; the Scottish Parliament
Ecclesiastical Archives
- Ecclesiastical records, their location and their use in the context of the following areas
- The established churches: their development and location of records
- The non-conformist churches and the Episcopal and Catholic churches
- The clergy: records created, their location and use
- Church discipline and pastoral guidance including church courts
- The parish including parish registers, poor relief, education and other local activities
- The church fabric including plans and heritors
Outreach and Community Archives
- The nature and role of outreach in archives and related professions
- Different types of outreach and promotional activities
- Community archives as organisations and as collections
- Working effectively with local groups and individuals
Heraldry
- The role of heraldry in identification and status
- The design, meaning and description of coats of arms
- The origins of heralds and heraldry
- Developments in heraldry from the middle ages to the present day
- The role of heraldry in historical and genealogical enquiries
Comparative Concepts in Information Rights (Part 1)
- Framework of freedom of information legislation in Scotland, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand
- Public interest test, introduction and general principles: the public interest test and the general law; the public interest test in freedom of information law
- Public interest test, comparative case studies: comparison between Scotland, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand
- Harm tests and freedom of information: role of harm tests in exemptions to general rights of access and the concepts of prejudice and substantial prejudice
Wider Legal Frameworks
- Survey of the legal structures that impact upon the work of information professionals over and above the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts including: Access to Health Records Act 1990; Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005; human rights and the right to a private life; Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000; Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practices) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000; Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003; Official Secrets Act 1989; Prescription and Limitation Acts.
Best wishes
Craig Gauld
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Craig Gauld
CAIS Administrator
Centre for Archive and Information Studies (CAIS)
School of Humanities
University of Dundee
Dundee DD1 4HN
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