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Biography

Professor Sue McKemmish, PhD, is the Associate Dean Graduate Research for the Faculty of Information Technology. Professor McKemmish is also Chair of Archival Systems, Monash University and Director of the Monash University Centre for Organisational and Social Informatics. She is engaged in major research and standards initiatives relating to the use of metadata in records and archival systems, information resource discovery and smart information portals, Australian Indigenous archives, and the development of more inclusive archival educational programs that meet the needs of diverse communities. Sue McKemmish directs the postgraduate teaching programs in records and archives at Monash, has published extensively on recordkeeping in society, records continuum theory, recordkeeping metadata, and archival systems, and is a Laureate of the Australian Society of Archivists.

Monash teaching commitment

Professor Sue McKemmish has experience as the Chief Examiner for the following units in the Faculty of IT:

  • FIT3124/FIT5104 Professional practice
  • FIT5087 Archival systems
  • FIT5144 Research strategies and skills
  • FIT6021 Advanced research methods 1
  • FIT6022 Advanced research methods 2

Sue has experience as the Lecturer for the following units in the Faculty of IT:

  • FIT5144 Research strategies and skills
  • FIT6021 Advanced research methods 1
  • FIT6022 Advanced research methods 2

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Archival Systems, Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University

Award Date: 1 Oct 2001

History, Master of Arts, Monash University

Award Date: 1 May 1977

History, Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Monash University

Award Date: 1 May 1972

Research area keywords

  • Archival Science
  • Community Archives
  • Indigenous Archives
  • Recordkeeping Metadata
  • Records Continuum Theory
  • Smart Information Portals

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