Training in Records and Archives Management at Makerere University: An Opinion

All over the world, universities have periodically conducted surveys to provide evidence about the extent to which graduates are using the knowledge and skills acquired during their training. Through a mixed research method, a questionnaire was administered among the stakeholders – graduates from the department – to assess their opinion on the future of Records and Archives Management Training in the country. The results indicate that more than 88.6% met the expectations of the programme undertaken. Most of them were satisfied with the choice of the programme in terms of the high level of employability, diversity of the programme, availability of professional work after the programme, and the unique attributes of the discipline. Whereas gaps were identified in the level of training, such as the existence of duplication with other programmes hosted at the host school, inadequate content on trending topics such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, big data and virtual argument reality, the programme is rich in applications in archiving, design and skills, as well as in competences that keep the profession distinct. The study recommends a need for emphasis on practice, skills and competences, practical-oriented training, redesign and review of the curriculum, standardisation and professionalism.