CILIP | Metadata for records management

15 April 2008, London

Metadata is the key to effective management of the records lifecycle. It also provides a well-proven route to improved retrieval of records.

Benefits of attending
Participants will have improved effectiveness of their records management system, with faster and more accurate retrieval.

By the end of the course participants will have:

understood the role of metadata in records management
be familiar with the main metadata standards used
practised developing a file plan
discussed implementing an information strategy for records
explored ways of getting users on board with a new EDRM (electronic document and records management) system

Who should attend?
Library and information professionals with responsibility for records management. Information managers procuring or implementing an EDRM system. Records managers who need to improve the performance of their systems.

Special notes: prior attendance at the CILIP Metadata Essentials course recommended.

Programme

Role of metadata in records management
Migrating records between systems
Developing a file plan
Creating a retention schedule
Standards and other sources

Places are limited to: 16

9.30 Registration and coffee - 1.00 Lunch - 4.30 Close

Course leader: David Haynes

Fees
CILIP personal members: £220 plus VAT £258.50
CILIP organisation members: £265 plus VAT £311.38
Non members: £310 plus VAT £364.25

Updated: 18 March 2008