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

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

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

The classic attributes of a profession: does recordkeeping qualify?

Although records have been used and managed by man for millennia, recordkeeping is a relatively new term coined to describe the field of endeavour that encompasses the complete range of responsibilities and activities performed by those working with records regardless of type, format, age or information content. It thus encompasses both contempory records management and archives and unites records managers and archivists under one umbrella. The international standard ISO15489 supports this holistic inclusive view of recordkeeping.Technological evolution has taken recordkeeping practice from the relatively simple management of paper-based records to the highly complex management of a variety of media, in a relatively short period of time. High profile cases of fraud and business failure, and increased government regulation of both business entities and government agencies, have resulted in increased requirements for compliant recordkeeping. Such changes have necessitated a change in the knowledge base and skill levels required by recordkeeping practitioners, particularly at the more senior levels. Although some recordkeeping positions have always existed at the middle management level, these positions have increased in number, and the seniority of positions and remuneration are also increasing steadily. But, can recordkeeping be considered a profession