STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

         A.      Learn and demonstrate the correct use of rules for indexing, coding, and arranging records. (I)

         B.      List the various types of storage supplies. (I)

         C.      Define retrieval, retention, and transfer procedures. (I)

         D.      Demonstrate the alphabetic method of filing. (II)

         E.      Demonstrate the subject method of filing. (III)

         F.      Demonstrate the numeric method of filing. (IV)

         G.      Demonstrate the chronological method of filing. (V)

         H.      Demonstrate the geographic method of filing. (VI)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Overview of Records Management

         A.      Records classification and use

         B.      Records management history and legislation

 II.     Alphabetic Storage and Retrieval

         A.      Rules of alphabetic indexing of units

         B.      Personal names

         C.      Business names

         D.      Government names

         E.      Organizations and institutions

         F.      Cross-references

 III.    Subject Storage

         A.      Nature and purpose

         B.      Indices for subject method

         C.      Arrangement of records

         D.      Storing and retrieving procedures

 IV.     Numeric Storage

         A.      Nature and purpose

         B.      Consecutive numbering methods

         C.      Non-consecutive numbering methods and coding

 V.      Chronological Storage

         A.      Nature and purpose

         B.      Chronological storage and retrieval methods

 VI.     Geographic Storage

         A.      Nature and purpose

         B.      Geographic storage and retrieval methods