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Places available on short online courses



A small number of places are available for study in September 2012 on three of the short online courses offered by the Centre for Archive and Information Studies (CAIS) at the University of Dundee:



*         Complying with Information Legislation (15 weeks)

*         Electronic Records Management (15 weeks)

*         Strategic Management for Information Professionals (15 weeks)



The deadline for applications is 23 July. Courses begin 17 September.

Application forms are available online at http://www.dundee.ac.uk/cais/cpd/.



CAIS courses are taught by subject experts and are provided in a fully supported online learning environment.



The courses are ideal for anyone seeking to acquire or refresh knowledge in these rapidly evolving areas of professional practice.



All short courses and Masters degrees offered by CAIS are accredited by the Archives and Records Association, UK and Ireland and by Records and Information Management Professionals, Australasia. The CAIS team was 'highly commended' by the Information and Records Management Society in their awards in 2007.



For more information please see below or contact us on +44 (0)1382 385543 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



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Further Information:


Complying with Information Legislation: Principles and Practice
-       International, constitutional and legal context
-       Data protection
-       Freedom of information
-       Environmental information regulations
-       Importance of corporate frameworks to compliance
-       Implications for archivists and record keepers

Electronic Records Management
-       Electronic records and their management: key concepts and terminology; unique properties of electronic records; implications of these properties for their management; understanding and coping in hybrid paper and electronic environments
-       Incorporating electronic records management into the information fabric of your organisation: drivers for electronic records and information management; key elements of a successful electronic records program; mandates and policies; technical and social infrastructure; establishing collaborations with key personnel
-       Getting started: simple first steps to begin managing your organisation's information; understanding your organisation's information landscape; sources of information to help you manage information; gaining practical experience; learning from the experience of others

Strategic Management for Information Professionals
-       Introduction to managing people and the legal considerations
-       Managing people: recruiting, selecting and managing staff
-       Managing money: finance and fundraising
-       Managing the service: processes, performance and monitoring
-       Managing the service: marketing and customer service
-       Managing the service: projects and change
-       Strategic planning and management



CAIS offers short courses for continuing professional education, Postgraduate certificates, Masters degrees, opportunities for doctoral research and bespoke training solutions for partners.



Programmes offered by supported online distance learning include:



*         Postgraduate certificate in Digital Recordkeeping

*         MSc Records Management and Digital Preservation (International pathway available)

*         MSc Records Management and Information Rights

*         MLitt Archives and Records Management (International pathway available)



For more information, to apply for a place on any of our programmes, to discuss potential areas of doctoral research please or to enquire about training solutions for your organisation please contact us using the details above.




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