G-Deformations of maps into projective space

$G$-deformability of maps into projective space is characterised by the existence of certain Lie algebra valued 1-forms. This characterisation gives a unified way to obtain well known results regarding deformability in different geometries.Comment: 16 page

Low Mach Number Modeling of Type Ia Supernovae

We introduce a low Mach number equation set for the large-scale numerical simulation of carbon-oxygen white dwarfs experiencing a thermonuclear deflagration. Since most of the interesting physics in a Type Ia supernova transpires at Mach numbers from 0.01 to 0.1, such an approach enables both a considerable increase in accuracy and savings in computer time compared with frequently used compressible codes. Our equation set is derived from the fully compressible equations using low Mach number asymptotics, but without any restriction on the size of perturbations in density or temperature. Comparisons with simulations that use the fully compressible equations validate the low Mach number model in regimes where both are applicable. Comparisons to simulations based on the more traditional anelastic approximation also demonstrate the agreement of these models in the regime for which the anelastic approximation is valid. For low Mach number flows with potentially finite amplitude variations in density and temperature, the low Mach number model overcomes the limitations of each of the more traditional models and can serve as the basis for an accurate and efficient simulation tool.Comment: Accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journal 31 pages, 5 figures (some figures degraded in quality to conserve space

Educating Employers to Seek Educated Recordkeepers

Having been disappointed by a survey of employer expectations of the skills and knowledge of recordkeeping employees, Margaret Pember says its time the industry pushed from within to educate management to lift their qualification requirements for records and information professionals

Sorting out the standards: what every records and information professional should know

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to explore the types of standards that exist for records and information management and examples of their use in practice. Design/methodology/approach: The article is based on literature and the author's own knowledge. Findings: Finds that standards provide a reference point for measurement, a global best practice benchmark against which to evaluate any record-keeping program. Originality/value: This article explores the types of standards that exist and examples of their use within records and information management. An overview of the value of standards as an essential tool of RIM practice is provided

What Employers Really Want When Recruiting Recordkeeping Practitioners: Expectations in the Western Australian State Sector

This paper reports on the major findings from a survey of an employer group in Western Australia, just one phase of continuing research into the degree of professionalism of the recordkeeping industry. A number of different stakeholder groups with an interest in recordkeeping have been identified and the overall project includes a series of surveys of these different stakeholder groups, as well as a graduate survey and a content analysis of recordkeeping advertisements. This particular research exercise was conducted in the Western Australian State Public sector. Two broad trends are apparent in the responses made by the employers: one business process driven, the other a legislative imperative. The first trend identified is the move away from a narrow focus on the management of paper-based hardcopy records to electronic document management (EDM); the second trend a growing awareness of the need for recordkeeping in government agencies to be compliant with relevant legislation. Employers indicated the need for a range of skilled and experienced practitioners to staff their recordkeeping programs.The research also indicates that those employers in the Western Australian State Public Sector responding to the survey identify two distinct groups of recordkeeping practitioners: professionals and day-to-day operational or processing staff. Those regarded as 'professionals' make up less than 30% of those employed in recordkeeping positions. These professional practitioners are in great demand and employers have significant problems filling higher level positions, thus providing a dynamic career path for skilled, experienced and educated recordkeeping professionals

Content Analysis of Recordkeeping Job Advertisements in Western Australia: Knowledge and Skills Required by Employers

Since professional education for recordkeeping first commenced the nature of the profession has changed considerably and courses have undergone a number of metamorphoses. One of the major drivers for course change should be industry need. A content analysis of a sample of Western Australian recordkeeping job advertisements way conducted to identify the specific knowledge and skills in demand by employers. From an analysis of the positions advertised it is clear that employers expect recordkeeping professionals to possess a diverse range of recordkeeping knowledge and experience, ranging from basic entry-level hands-on processing skills to high level strategic planning skills. Often positions require knowledge and experience in more than one area of information management, for example, recordkeeping and librarianship or recordkeeping and freedom of information. The preferred recordkeeping professional will also be proficient in transferable employment competencies such as a high level of computer literacy, well developed communication and interpersonal skills, staff management skills and experience, well developed teaming skills, and a strong customer focus. Personal attributes such as enthusiasm, motivation, and analytical and problem solving skills were also considered of great importance. Over one-third of the advertisements indicated that a tertiary qualification or progress towards a tertiary qualification was required as either an essential or a desirable criterion, but only 10% mentioned membership of a relevant professional association

Today's RM students and their attitudes

Curtin University continues to provide recordkeeping education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Enrolment numbers have remained steady over the past five years. The major change in enrolment has been a steady move from postgraduate diploma programs to coursework masters. In 2001 only one student graduated from the very new coursework masters program, by 2005 the number of graduates had risen to 17.The earlier study reported in 2003 indicated that the typical Curtin graduate across both courses (Bachelor of Arts Librarianship and Corporate Information Management; Graduate Diploma/Master of Information Management Records Management and Archives) was likely to be female (69.1%), have some prior experience in the field of recordkeeping (43.6%), be aged between 20-30 years (36.4%), and prefer internal/on-campus (58.2%), full-time (38.2%) modes of study. The major difference between graduates at this time was that those from the undergraduate degree were far more likely to have prior experience in the field (59.1%) and were completing the degree in order to upgrade knowledge and skills and enhance career prospects, whereas the postgraduate level students were more usually doing the course in order to facilitate a career change or re-entry to the workforce after a period of child-rearing.The 2006 survey indicates that the typical student is still likely to be female (80%), have some prior experience in recordkeeping (40%), be aged between 20-30 years (33.3%), but prefer external part-time study modes (43.3%). The preferred mode of study is significantly different to 2001 when internal and full-time were the preferred options. The major reasons for studying were focussed on the perceived better employment opportunities and career enhancement.As well as assessing any changes in student study preferences, this current study aimed to capture student perceptions of recordkeeping and recordkeeping education. A particular focus of the study was the identification of any change in students' perceptions over the duration of the study program and over three-quarters of those students responding to the survey did note change. This change focussed largely on the diversity and complexity of the discipline