(DOWNLOAD) "Content Analysis of Recordkeeping Job Advertisements in Western Australia: Knowledge and Skills Required by Employers." by Australian Academic & Research Libraries * eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Content Analysis of Recordkeeping Job Advertisements in Western Australia: Knowledge and Skills Required by Employers.
- Author : Australian Academic & Research Libraries
- Release Date : January 01, 2003
- Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines,Books,Professional & Technical,Education,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 248 KB
Description
The 2002 NSW records compliance audit conducted by the NSW Audit Office (1) showed that the majority of agencies was not totally compliant with the standards audited. (2) Only 12 agencies were totally compliant and this in a state with a relatively long history of strong and active leadership in public records management. Evans (3) assessment of the audit report identifies a serious professional skills weakness among recordkeeping staff in the New South Wales public sector. Furthermore, Evans argues 'that without a skilled and professionally qualified workforce as required in the standards Principle 7 [Standard on Records Management Programs (4)], there is little chance of total compliance with the principles audited or any other standards'. Many records staff members simply do not have the knowledge and skills necessary for the required level of recordkeeping implementation and practice. As Evans suggests, agencies need an understanding of the skills required for 'best practice' recordkeeping, a regular skills audit of staff, an analysis of skills development needs and the necessary resources to enable these needs to be addressed effectively through appropriate staff training and education. Evans' research, which is supported by anecdotal evidence from employers and the experience of recruitment consultants such as Information Enterprises Australia, (5) also indicates that there may be a significant divide between industry needs and professional education and even access to the educational opportunities available. Evans' research conducted in late 2001 raises the issue of 'intra-office jealousies' and suggests that 'in some organisations well paid records managers without professional qualifications were preventing staff from undertaking training or discouraging them from obtaining qualifications. The belief was that those who undertook training or acquired qualifications were a threat.' This is significant as Evans' survey of RMAA members in New South Wales (6) indicated that 61% did not have any qualification in records management or archives. The major reason given for this lack of qualification (50.5%) was the belief that the experience they possessed was equal to formal qualifications and entitled them to be considered a professional despite the lack of a recognised qualification.
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