Health Information Archives Management Graduate Academic Certificate

Description:
Management of documents and records in all media formats including paper, digital and multi-media. Operations in preparation, dissemination, organization, storing and retrieval with emphasis on control and utilization. Preservation and security problems; retention, transfer and disposal. Planning and supervising documents and records management programs. Recognize the various standards. Understand the legal environment that surrounds documents and records management and their responsibilities in terms of the law.

Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Describe the basic concepts of records and document management (RM vs. DM)
• Analyze the role and function of records and document management in an organization
• Describe the formative steps of both records and document management
• Identify and apply best practices in the management of records in a variety of institutional settings
• Interpret the organizational, legal, and regulatory environment of records management practice
• Identify and evaluate the tools and technologies used in the design and implementation of records and document management
• Design specifications for records and document management

Format:
This course is taught exclusively online and is structured around 15 scheduled and asynchronous modules.

Description:
Overview of the theoretical and methodical principles of archival arrangement and description. Emphasis placed on practical issues related to arrangement and description of physical and electronic records, in addition to best practices. Course work includes mock arrangement and description exercises, review of professional literature and relevant technology instruction.

Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Define archival vocabulary and discuss theoretical principles of arrangement and description.
• Appraise and critically evaluate professional literature, various theories, and methods of arrangement and description.
• Compose a processing plan justifying your processing suggestions for a given collection based on your analysis of the collection’s specific needs.
• Prepare a written finding aid for an archival collection.
• Identify emerging trends in archival processing and devise solutions to critical issues facing professional archivists.

 Format: Online

Description:
Overview of health librarianship and its relationship to informatics. Management of health sciences libraries and services provided to a diverse range of clientele. Roles of health information professionals/librarians in a variety of healthcare settings and informatics activities.

Objectives:
By the end of the semester, students will be able to:

• Describe the foundations of health librarianship and its relationship to informatics.
• Identify aspects of managing health libraries.
• Discuss the information services provided to support a diverse range of clientele.
• Identify the roles of health information professionals in healthcare settings.
• Describe how health information professionals support informatics activities.
• Identify future trends in health librarianship and informatics.

Format:
This 100% online course is organized into 9 modules, including: Introduction to Health Librarianship and Informatics; Health Library Clientele and Information Needs; Overview of Health Library Management; Organization of Health Information; Searching for Health Information; Instructional and Outreach Services in Health Libraries; Scholarly Support in Health Libraries; Health Librarians and Informatics Activities; Future of Health Librarianship and Informatics. We will have one synchronous chat using Zoom.

Description:
Introduction to disaster planning for information agencies; meeting the disaster/emergency information needs of first responders, clinicians, victims, public health professionals, and the public; and developing outreach programs for those impacted by disasters/ emergencies.

Objectives:
By the end of the semester, students will be able to:

• Describe basic concepts and terminology related to disasters/emergencies.
• Characterize information behaviors of the populations involved in disasters/ emergencies.
• Describe the organizations involved in disaster/emergency management from global to local.
• Describe the information resources, systems, and technology related to disasters/emergencies (e.g. AI, alert systems, surveillance, social media, etc.) and informatics applications.
• Explain the role of information professionals in disasters/emergencies, including networking and information sharing.
• Describe disaster/emergency planning issues in relation to libraries/information agencies, families, and individuals.
• Identify trends in disaster/emergency management.

 Format:
This 100% online course is organized into 6 modules that cover the three main areas: Information behaviors of populations (e.g. first responders, victims, etc.) during and after a disaster/emergency; Resources and programs to meet the information needs of populations during and after a disaster/emergency; Disaster/emergency planning issues including processes and procedures. We will have two synchronous chats using Zoom throughout the semester. Otherwise, your interaction with instructors and fellow students will take place in Canvas.