Introducing Archives and Records Management Services

Archives and Records Management Services (ARMS) provides a recordkeeping system for managing the University's files and documents, paper and electronic. It manages the University Archives which preserves the records of continuing value of the University. ARMS oversees access to the University's records and information in compliance with the NSW State Records Act, the Freedom of Information Act and the privacy legislation.

ARMS administers Records Online, encompassing the University's corporate administrative, staff and student files.

ARMS provides advice on recordkeeping requirements to all business units of the University. Specific services are:

• records description and management
• records management training
• storage and disposal of inactive records
• transfer of records to the University Archives
• FOI and privacy advice and training
• advice on recordkeeping systems design
• conservation advice
• archival reference service.

The Manager, ARMS reports to the Director, Corporate Services, in the Registrar's Division.