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Records Management Practices To Improve Efficiency And Service Delivery At Qalakabusha And Westville Correctional Facilities, Lungelo S. Mbatha, Lungile Luthuli
Records Management Practices To Improve Efficiency And Service Delivery At Qalakabusha And Westville Correctional Facilities, Lungelo S. Mbatha, Lungile Luthuli
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The management of records is an important function in correctional facilities as it improves accountability, safety, security and accessibility of records pertaining to offenders and the various programmes provided. The inadequate management of records however is a wide spread issue in most South African correctional facilities, as evidenced by maladministration and the loss of important offender records. This study was conducted to ascertain the records management practices of two correctional facilities in South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The research was conducted at Qalakabusha and Westville correctional facilities with the purpose of finding out the types of records kept, …
Archives In An Academic Library: The Case Of A Private University In The Philippines, Sheryll D. Barut, David A. Cabonero
Archives In An Academic Library: The Case Of A Private University In The Philippines, Sheryll D. Barut, David A. Cabonero
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Records in the university archives are important sources of information for researchers and other stakeholders because these are created to preserve and conserve the institutional memory and the local cultural heritage. The study used the qualitative method of research to determine the status of the University Archives of Saint Mary’s University (Philippines) in terms of: 1) scope, interpretation, and objectives; 2) functions of the University Archives; 3) structure and staffing pattern; 4) management of archival records; 5) transparency of transactions and access to information; (6) standards, inspection, reporting, and audit; 7) administration of University Archives; 8) miscellaneous provisions; 9) permanent …