Dear All,
Given that the IRMS’s principle of membership is open to practitioners and professionals at all levels, irrespective of qualification, there is no requirement to specify a set of courses whose graduates are eligible for membership. The courses accredited by ARA are limited to postgraduate qualifications but the number of courses, both undergraduate and postgraduate which offer records management and information management modules is so large that it would be impossible for an organisation of its size to undertake any meaningful accreditation. The IRMS instead chooses to accredit individuals themselves based on not only their qualifications but also their skills, expertise and experience which are if anything more important. Of course, you have to be a member of the IRMS first, before you can become an accredited member, but the same principle applies to most professional membership bodies.
Anildeep - The courses available cover a range of disciplines and use a wide range of learning approaches from distance learning to weekly lectures. I'm afraid you will have to work out what your requirements are, where you are based and what works best for you. They are all worthy of consideration!
Best Wishes,
Paul
Dr Paul Duller
IRMS Training and Development Director
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From: Jen Parker <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, 8 February 2013, 11:51
Subject: Re: Masters in Archives and Records Management / Records Management with Digital Preservation or Information Rights by distance learning
Thanks Nicole.
Leads to much confusion over THE professional body for Records Managers??
Jen
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Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:45:04 +0000
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Subject: Re: Masters in Archives and Records Management / Records Management with Digital Preservation or Information Rights by distance learning
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Jen
As far as I know courses are not currently accredited by IRMS. They are accredited by the ARA (http://www.archives.org.uk/careers/careers-in-record-management.html) and some by CILIP.
Nicole
On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM, Jen Parker <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Totally valid point. Are courses even accredited by the professional body? A quick look at the IRMS website gives nothing away.
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>Subject: Re: Masters in Archives and Records Management / Records Management with Digital Preservation or Information Rights by distance learning
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>There is a plethora of IM, KM and RM courses out there.
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>I wish to undertake one, but I do not know which ones are reputable and highly regarded by RM, IM and KM professionals. Maybe, this is a debate for another thread, but one I would certainly like to pursue further.
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>Anildeep Sohal
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>From:The Information and Records Management Society mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Craig Gauld
>Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 11:07 AM
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>Subject: Masters in Archives and Records Management / Records Management with Digital Preservation or Information Rights by distance learning
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>With apologies for cross –posting
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>Limited places are currently available for the following masters degrees by distance learning. Deadlines and further information is below:
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>Masters in Archives and Records Management / Records Management with Digital Preservation or Information Rights
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>By online distance learning
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>Information management and recordkeeping has never been in greater demand from organisations. This programme will give you the expertise and knowledge required to benefit your employer through the effective management of records and
information. It will also help mitigate the risks arising from mismanagement.
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>The Centre for Archive and Information Studies (CAIS) at the University of Dundee offers fully supported distance learning courses leading to a Masters degree in Records Management with Information Rights / Digital Preservation or to a degree in Archives and Records Management. The degrees are designed for anyone working or volunteering in a relevant professional environment. Each component course is written and tutored by expert practitioners and educators and examines recordkeeping theory and legislative imperatives and their practical application. Online discussion boards encourage the exchange of ideas and minimise the potential for isolation (often associated with traditional distance learning programmes).
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>All students are initially enrolled for the degree of MLitt/MSc (180 credits), but may exit with a Diploma (120 credits) or a Certificate (60 credits). The Masters degree comprises 180 credits consisting of 10 and 20 credit courses and a 60 credit dissertation. The Masters degree is normally completed in two and a half years. (Fast track options are available on request.)
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>Courses last for seven or thirteen weeks. Students are required to submit short assignments while studying and two final pieces of work in the two weeks following the end of each course. There are no examinations.
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>· 20 credit courses 13 weeks
>· 10 credit courses 7 weeks
>· 60 credit dissertation 6-9 months
> All CAIS short courses are available individually for continuing professional development.
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>Core courses include:
>· The Theory and Context of Recordkeeping (20 credits)
>· Archive Services, Access and Preservation (20 credits)
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>· Archive Management: Principles and Practice (20 credits)
· Principles and Practice of Records Management (20 credits)
>· Electronic Records Management (20 credits)
>· Management and Preservation of Digital Records (20 credits)
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>· Metadata Standards and Information Taxonomies (20 credits)
>Sample optional courses include:
>· Strategic Management for Information Professionals (20 credits)
>· Web 2.0 for Information Professionals (10 credits)
>· Ethical Approaches to Recordkeeping (10 credits)
>· Understanding and Managing Rare Books (20 credits)
>· Complying with Information Legislation (20 credits)
>· Public History (20 credits)
>· Sound and Vision: Collecting, Preserving and Managing Film, Sound and Oral History
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>· Business Archives and Records (20 credits)
>· Military Archives (10 credits)
>A full range of optional modules is available on the CAIS web site at www.dundee.ac.uk/cais/programme_structure.htm
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>Why CAIS?
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>CAIS has a proven track record in the delivery of professional education in recordkeeping by online distance learning. CAIS is fully accredited by the Archives & Records Association UK & Ireland (ARA) and Records & Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA) and was highly commended by the Information and Records Management Society UK (IRMS). CAIS is one of the largest providers of dedicated archive and records management degree courses by distance learning in the world.
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>Features include:
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>-Fully online distance-learning
>-Expert tutors
>-Interactive course materials
>-Fully supported study
>-Blend of theory and practice
>-Core professional and transferable skills
>-Residential study schools (optional for International students)
>-Organisational discounts for multiple enrolments available
>CAIS UK and International Masters studentsfeedback:
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>‘Of the Masters courses available…these are the most diverse and interesting, and the most flexible.
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>‘CAIS has an excellent programme and it was a great experience.
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>‘I have enjoyed the courseit has been very worthwhile and I feel very fortunate to have been able to obtain employment as an archivist so quickly after qualifying
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>'From all the chats I had with other UK MA students, I think you'd be pleased to hear that Dundee comes out extremely well (best in my humble opinion, but then I'm probably biased), both in terms of what's covered in the modules, but
also in terms of the level of support and personal attention to students' individual needs/circumstances.'
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>'One thing that stood out for me was how well the distance learning course at Dundee has covered the varied aspects of appraisal both in theory and in the practical application.'
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>‘Thanks for all your help and the help of the other tutors over the last three years. I was saying to my husband yesterday that I always felt like everyone was really invested in helping students succeed. I would certainly come back
to Dundee for further training needs and I often recommend the course to our volunteers!
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>Start dates & how to apply:
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>CAIS has three semesters each session: September, January and May.
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>The application deadlines are:
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>For May Semester 2013
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>-1st March PGDip/MLitt/MSc applications
>-15th March - CPD/PG Cert applications
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>For links to the application forms and more details about CAIS programmes please visit:
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>Masters degrees: www.dundee.ac.uk/cais
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>Continuing Professional Development: www.dundee.ac.uk/cais/cpd/
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>Costs for 2012/13:
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>-Individual 20 credit module: UK/EU students: £750; Overseas students: £940
>-Individual 10 credit module: UK/EU: £375 students; Overseas students: £470
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>For more information please contact Dr Craig Gauld on +44 (0) 1382 385543 or email [log in to unmask]
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>Follow CAIS at @CAIS_Archives
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>Best wishes,
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>Craig Gauld
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