Chair of Business Information Management
The
event was launched by the Minister for Administrative Services Michael
Wright at the historic Mortlock wing of the State Library on North
Terrace.
Under the Chair, postgraduate degrees will be offered, together with affiliated applied research, to educate technically skilled records managers, archivists, librarians, information system designers, internet/intranet coordinators, and administrators, as well as knowledge and information officers.
The programs will also include a focus on marketing, project management, customer service and leadership skills to develop professionals capable of meeting a growing and increasingly important information industry.
Below are a few quotes from the press release "A new era in information management" promoting the launch.
Minister for Administrative Services Michael Wright said:
"The aim is to produce a new breed of information management
professionals capable of meeting the future challenges of this growing
and increasingly important industry. It is this type of innovative
worker that can contribute to sustained economic and jobs growth in
South Australia, and help build a foundation for future generations."
Mr Alan Smith, Director of the State Library, stated:
"The partnership is a leading example of a strong commitment to the
future of the information industry. The State Library has a legal
responsibility to ensure the community has adequate research and
information services. This cannot be maintained without this radial new
approach to information training. Our partnership in the establishment
of the the Chair is our commitment to invest in the future."
Mr Phil Chambers, Director of Fuji Xerox Australia agreed with Mr
Smith and added:
"Fuji Xerox recognises the central role of the document in
information management. As we all deal with an ever-increasing flow of
information, both in electronic and paper formats, we are proud to
partner with UniSA and the SA government to launch the Chair of Business
Information Management. These programs will ensure our information
managers of the future are well equipped to deal with the challenges of
the digital world."
Professor Paula Swatman, Chair of Business Information Management
said
"The input of all partners will deliver strong education and research in
an area that needs more focused attention – and we intend to deliver!
It’s a real honour to be made the Chair of Business Information
Management, especially when there is such a strong collaboration with
education, government and industry."
