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Ins 124: Archives Management I Question Paper

Ins 124: Archives Management I

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Sciences

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 124
COURSE TITLE: ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT I
DATE: 2ND JULY, 2013 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 11.15 A.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
• SEE INSIDE

THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF (2) PRINTED PAGES PLEASE TURN OVER
MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT
SECOND SEMESTER 2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 124
COURSE TITLE: ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT I TIME: 2 Hrs 15 Mins
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer question ONE and any OTHER TWO questions

1. Explain the basic activities undertaken by an Archivist and discuss the key factors to be considered when developing an archival programme.
2. Discuss the principles of archival management and show how they can be applied in the management of archives to preserve their authenticity and context.
3. Discuss the important skills and competencies that archivists must possess in order to efficiently fulfill their functions.
4.
a. What are the main objectives of an archival finding aids programme?
b. Describe five finding aids commonly found in archival institutions.
5. Discuss the areas of archives management in which computers can be applied, explaining the possible challenges that may arise.

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