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Information Management Principles

Monash University aspires to excellent information management by following 10 principles for working with information. These principles are listed here in brief text, they are also available with fuller text as a poster. Staff are provided with the 10 principles on a desktop dodecahedron device, the Dode, to remind them of the principles.

1. Corporate importance
Information is a valued resource and Monash's strategic and operational plans define how it should be used and managed.
2. Information sources
Because we manage information, it can be easily found, and its source reliably identified.
3. User-centredness
The information services and systems at Monash are designed and provided with the needs of users in mind.
4. Availability
Information is available to anybody, anytime, anywhere and anyhow as appropriate.
5. Staff and student development
We continuously improve our skills in working with information.
6. Productivity and efficiency
Because we manage information, we are more productive as a community.
7. Statutory requirements
The way we manage information complies with legal and administrative requirements.
8. Trustworthy information and systems
Monash information is relevant, accurate and timely.
9. Retention and disposal
We keep the right information for Monash and the wider community.
10. Information and technology
Our information needs are supported by our Information and Communication Technology services and systems.