www.archivists.org.au

Australian Society of Archivists Inc.
PO Box 77
Dickson ACT 2602
Australia

Email: ozarch@velocitynet.com.au
Freephone: 1800 622 251

The Australian Society of Archivists Inc. (ASA) is the peak professional body for archivists in Australia. It aims to:

• promote a professional identity amongst archivists
• promote the keeping care and use of archives and encourage research and development in all areas of archival practice
• establish and maintain standards of archival practice and professional conduct amongst archivists, including standards of archival qualifications and professional training
• encourage the responsible use of archives including cooperating with other organisations and groups with common interests and concerns
• encourage communication and cooperation amongst archivists, their institutions and the users of archives
• publish and disseminate information relevant to the archival profession

www.iim.org.au

PO Box 6328
St Kilda Rd Central
Melbourne Vic 8008
Australia 

Phone: 1300 722 007
Fax: (03) 9525 3656 
Email: iim@iim.org.au

IIM aims to become the definitive Australasian industry source on the information management industry.
We:

• bring together the users of information management systems with the providers of the enabling technologies
• promote innovative applications of information management systems
• contribute to effective development of information management systems
• disseminate information management industry trends, opportunities and accomplishments
• interpret and report on the impact of social, political, economical and technological conditions on information management systems

www.rmaa.com.au

Records Management Association of Australasia
GPO Box 1059
Brisbane QLD 4001

Phone: (07) 3210 2171
Fax: (07) 3210 1313
Email: admin@rmaa.com.au

The mission of the RMAA is to enable records management professionals to develop and utilise their skills and experience to leverage the value of records as corporate assets and as evidence of business activities.

The vision of the RMAA is to be the recognised leader in professional development, research and networking for the benefit of records management professionals.

www.standards.org.au

Level 10, The Exchange Centre
20 Bridge Street
Sydney

Telephone: (02) 9237 6000
Fax: (02) 9237 6010
Email: mail@standards.org.au

Standards Australia develops technological and business standards. These standards establish a common language that defines quality and ensures consistency where they are implemented.

The most important standards for records management are:

AS 4390 and AS ISO 15489 Records management standards

The National Archives played a key role in the creation of the first Australian Standard for Records Management, AS 4390. In March 2002 Standards Australia officially withdrew AS 4390 and released a new Australian Standard for Records Management, AS ISO 15489.

AS 5044 Online resource discovery metadata

The National Archives has also had a key role in the creation of the AGLS metadata standard, AS5044. This is the national standard for online resource discovery and has been mandated for use on all Australian Government websites. The Commonwealth Implementation Manual for this standard is available.

ASO 5090 Work process analysis for recordkeeping

This a standard providing organisations with tools to assist them analyse their business processes. This standard is very effective when used in conjuntion with AS ISO 15489 and the DIRKS methodology.