The Records Continuum Research Group (RCRG) is looking at methods of analysis which enable records to be controlled at different points in time throughout their lifespan. This includes the way records are represented, used, retrieved and disseminated. The group is also looking into how continuum models apply to information management and data archiving.

The Director,
Records Continuum Research Group
Monash University
Level 7, 26 Sir John Monash Drive
Caulfield, Victoria 3145
Australia
Phone: + 61 3 9903 1060
Fax: +61 3 9903 2005
Email: rcrg@sims.monash.edu.au

Director: Assoc. Prof. Sue McKemmish
Principal Researchers: Dr Livia Iacovino, Mr Frank Upward
Research Associates: Ms Glenda Acland, Mr Chris Hurley, Ms Barbara Reed, Prof. Eric Ketelaar
Honorary Research Fellow: Mr Michael Piggott

Metadata Control

Continuum Modelling and Research

Recordkeeping and Legal Systems

Specifications and requirements for metadata at the levels of:

• document creation
• capture of records
• organising records for enterprise wide control
• carrying records forward through time within the plurality of archival systems at societal level.

• Modelling the records continuum
• Modelling the information continuum (in conjunction with the Information Enterprise Group)
• Researching at a conceptual level the possibilities contained within continuum styles of management for the virtual library and virtual archives (in conjunction with the Information Enterprise Group)
• Conceptualising new approaches to the core archival functions of appraisal, description and use

Requirement and concepts for managing the records continuum including:

• interdisciplinary perspectives
• socio-legal mandates
• compliance programs

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Last updated 28 May 2000.