Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Introduction to Records Management is an introductory course that provides an overview of what records management is and why it is needed. It identifies records management systems, records elements, records facilities, and records cycles. Characteristics of sound records management are also presented.

Upon successful completion of Introduction to Records Management, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the overall role and importance of the records management function.

• Demonstrate an introductory level understanding of the records cycle and storage methods.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the records management basic concepts.

 Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts described in the required competencies by any combination of the following:

• Participation

• Demonstration(s) to the class

• Case study analysis

• Individual or group projects

• Presentations

• Homework

• Completion of assessment or certification-style examinations

• Other assessment techniques

• Records management systems

• Records evaluation

• Active records

• Inactive records

• Records cycles

• Records managements systems

• Electronic file management

• Records security

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of indexing rules.

• Describe what constitutes information and various forms in which is may be stored.

• Define the systems concept of records management.

• Identify and examine a records retention program.

• Identify vital records.

• Discuss records security.

• Identify various types of records management manuals.