Projects per year
Personal profile
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):
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
Network
Projects
- 13 Finished
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Rights in records by design
Evans, J., Bone, J., McKemmish, S., Mendes, P., Reeves, K. J. & Wilson, J. Z.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Monash University, University of Ballarat
8/05/17 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Visualising Country: An online interactive archive of 3D Models of Australian terrains, trees and animals
Faulkhead, S., Chandler, T. & McKemmish, S.
1/01/13 → 31/12/15
Project: Research
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Koorie Archiving System
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) (Victoria)
13/01/10 → 31/07/10
Project: Research
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Extending the functionality, sustainability and usefulness of the Breast Cancer Knowledge Online Portal (BCKOnline)
Fisher, J. L., Burstein, F. & McKemmish, S.
Trustee for Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
5/01/10 → 31/12/11
Project: Research
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The Digital Doorways Project: A social and technical catalyst for community and social change & development
29/01/09 → 29/01/11
Project: Research
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Radical appraisal in support of archival autonomy for animal rights activism
Jarvie, K., Evans, J. & McKemmish, S., 22 Apr 2021, In: Archival Science. p. 353-372 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Records Continuum
Frings-Hessami, V. & McKemmish, S., 2021, The Handbook of Archival Practice. Franks, P. C. (ed.). London UK: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, p. 54-57 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Rights in records: a Charter of Lifelong Rights in Childhood Recordkeeping in Out-of-Home Care for Australian and Indigenous Australian children and care leavers
Golding, F., Lewis, A., McKemmish, S., Rolan, G. & Thorpe, K., 8 Jan 2021, In: The International Journal of Human Rights. 25, 9, p. 1625-1657 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Towards a human right in recordkeeping and archives
Carbone, K., Gilliland, A. J., Lewis, A., McKemmish, S. & Rolan, G., 2021, Diversity, Divergence, Dialogue: 16th International Conference, iConference 2021 Beijing, China, March 17–31, 2021 Proceedings, Part II. Toeppe, K., Yan, H. & Chu, S. K. (eds.). Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 285-300 16 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 12646 ).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Towards transformative practice in out of home care: chartering rights in recordkeeping
Golding, F., McKemmish, S. & Reed, B., 4 Aug 2021, In: Archives and Manuscripts. 49, 3, p. 186-207 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Research Supervision Award - Vice-Chancellor's Award for Postgraduate Supervision 2011 - Monash University
McKemmish, Susan (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Chair - FIT Graduate Research Committee - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Susan McKemmish (Chair/ Co-Chair)
1 Jan 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Associate Dean (Graduate Research) - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Susan McKemmish (Executive Member)
1 Jan 2014 → 1 Jan 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research and teaching
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Monash University (External organisation)
Susan McKemmish (Member)
2011Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Elected Member - Faculty Board - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Susan McKemmish (Member)
1 Jan 2011 → 31 Dec 2012Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Director - Centre for Organisational and Social Informatics (COSI) - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Susan McKemmish (Chair/ Co-Chair)
1 Jan 2010 → 31 Dec 2014Activity: External Academic Engagement › Grant review responsibilities