Program Overview

INF432 Audiovisual Archiving 2

Audiovisual materials have specialised management requirements in terms of collection development, intellectual control, access and preservation because of their very nature. This subject considers a range of contexts, comparing systems that have been developed specifically for these media with those adapted from library, archival or museum approaches. It also examines how policies, criteria and mechanisms have been devised to ensure appropriate coverage of evidential and research material in line with organisational objectives. Practical sessions focus on the complexities of providing access to audiovisual materials, from individual research requests through to product development and marketing.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information Studies

Assumed Knowledge

This subject builds on the understanding established in INF430. While not essential to undertake INF430 prior to INF432, it would be beneficial for students with no relevant professional experience to do INF430 before this subject.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to explain the principles and practices underlying collection development, collection management and access within the audiovisual environment, particularly as they relate to audiovisual archives;
• be able to apply the body of knowledge to workplace scenarios; and
• be able to critically discuss many of the complex issues that can arise in dealing with audiovisual materials in the workplace.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Collection management and description
• Collection policy formulation and development
• Selection issues
• Acquisition methodologies
• Developing productive relationships
• Collection profiling
• Deselection
• Access policy development/framework
• Providing and managing access services
• Business and commercial opportunities.

Availability

Session 2 (60) Online
Wagga Wagga Campus