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CASE STUDIES: INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGING PUBLIC
SECTOR RECORDS: CASE STUDIES
Managing Public Sector Records: Case Studies supplements the modules in the
MPSR Study Programme by illustrating key issues of theory and practice through
real-life examples from around the world. A total of 34 case studies have been
developed, illustrating situations in such countries as Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ghana,
Jamaica, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. The case studies are designed to relate
directly to specific modules, so that they may be easily used as supplementary
teaching materials. The complete list of cases is included with this introduction,
along with an indication of the one or two modules the compilers felt could be most
closely linked with the cases. Users are encouraged not to limit their use of the cases,
however, and to seek creative ways to take advantage of the valuable information
presented.
These case studies are presented as they have been prepared by the authors; aside from
minor editing for production, language, style and content have not been altered. Thus,
for example, some cases might refer to ‘archival institutions’, others to ‘Archives’, and
still others to ‘the Archive’. Some include teaching notes; others do not. Some have
extensive appendices and others are quite brief. The compilers of these cases believe
that it is essential to retain the variety of terms used and ideas presented in order to
reflect accurately the diversity of approach in records and archives management around
the world.
Users of these cases are strongly encouraged to recognise the regional approach found
in each case and to adapt the studies to their own regional or institutional needs.
For more information on writing and using case
studies, see Writing Case Studies: A Manual,
included with this study programme.