Audiovisual Archiving 2

Abstract

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.

Syllabus

Collection management and descriptionCollection policy formulation and developmentSelection issuesAcquisition methodologiesDeveloping productive relationshipsCollection profilingDeselectionAccess policy development/frameworkProviding and managing access servicesBusiness and commercial opportunities.

Assessment items

1. Creating a collection development policy

2. Presentation

3. Podcast

4. Forum participation

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 critcially discuss many of the complex issues that can arise in dealing with audiovisual materials in the workplace.

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.