Records management

The Records Unit is responsible for the administration, preservation, appraisal and destruction of University records. The Records Unit also maintains the University's information service, The Guide.

The objectives of the Records Unit are:

• to provide an effective and efficient records management system
• to deliver information in a timely manner
• to plan and control disposal programs for inactive records
• to preserve and protect vital records
• to develop policies and procedures on records management.

The Records Management enabling policy outlines the University's obligations and approach to records management. University staff are required to be aware of their record keeping responsibilities.

Records may take the form of written documents as well as images and other ephemeral material which document staff and student activity as well as campus buildings and facilities. Records of the University are organised in categories relevant to their historical and business value. Archival repositories contain long and short term temporary records, as well as permanent records of faculties, schools, institutes and other University bodies.

The unit maintains repositories on three campuses. For enquiries about accessing records of past University activities, contact the Records Manager.