Bachelor of Information Studies
BInfoStud
Fees may apply
A generic course available with specialisations
Prior to 2010 this course was the Bachelor of Applied Science (Library and Information Management).
The course aims to develop in graduates the ability to:
- synthesise experiences so as to generate ideas
- think creatively
- communicate effectively
- reason logically
- provide information services which are able to meet the perceived and unperceived needs of individuals, organisations and communities
- create, maintain and assess appropriate information environments
- operate within, develop, maintain and manage teams
- be proactive in ensuring their own professional development
- become reflective practitioners.
Enrolment through
Wagga Wagga Campus
Study mode
Distance education
Offshore - mixed mode
Normal course duration
Part-time 6 years (12 sessions)
Admission criteria
Applicants should have a basic knowledge and understanding of using personal computers. Assumed knowledge is NSW HSC or equivalent 2 unit English and 2 unit Mathematics.
Successful applicants must have access to the Internet during the period they are enrolled in the course in order to complete course requirements.
Credit
Standard CSU credit policy applies. Credit is available for students who have completed the following awards, students are advised to contatct the school to discuss further:
- TAFE Diploma of Library and Information Studies and equivalents will receive credit for 8 subjects (64 points)
- Library Technicians Diploma from recognised Canadian programs will receive credit for 13 subjects that are the equivalent of 12 standard (8 point) subjects (96 points)
- Canberra Institute of Technology Advanced Diploma of Library and Information Studies will receive credit for 10 subjects (80 points)
Graduation requirements*
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
*The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course may be admitted to Associate(professional) Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) without further examination.
Course structure
Bachelor of Information Studies
The course comprises a core of 16 subjects (112 points) and 10 Elective Subjects comprising any 10 subjects (80 points) chosen from the Specialisations or the Restricted General Elective set of subjects.
Core Subjects
The core requires completion of sixteen (16) subjects (112 points) comprising thirteen (13) 8 point subjects, two (2) 4 point subjects and one (1) 0 points subject. This is the equivalent of fourteen (14) 8 point subjects.
INF100 Introduction to the Information Professions
INF104 Online Content Creation
INF105 The Digital Environment
INF106 Information Sources and Services
INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 pts)
INF110 Professional Study Visit (4 pts)
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF203 Information Literacy
INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts)
INF209 Describing and Analysing Information Resources
INF210 Collections
INF303 The Information Society
INF305 Professional Activities
INF321 Research Evaluation
INF332 Community Outreach
INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
Bachelor of Information Studies (Librarianship) Specialisation
The course comprises the core of 16 subjects (112 points), 8 subjects (64 points) chosen from the following list of Librarianship Specialisation subjects, plus 2 free electives chosen from any of the Specialisations or from the Restricted Electives.
INF205 Trends in Children's Literature
INF206 Social Networking for Information Professionals
INF212 Online Reference Services
INF310 Marketing of Libraries and Information Agencies
INF318 Community Histories
INF319 Preservation of Information Resources
INF325 Value-Added Information Services
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF328 Application of Bibliographic Standards
INF330 Services to Children and Young Adults
INF331 Information Services Around the Worlds
INF333 Human Resource Management in Information Agencies
INF337 Advanced Information Retrieval
INF431 Preservation of Audiovisual Materials
INF443 Creating & Preserving Digital Content
ETL401 Teacher Librarianship
ETL402 Literature in Education
Specialisations
Students have the option to complete a specialisation in one of the following areas and graduate with the Bachelor of Information Studies(specialisation) or complete subjects chosen from any of the specialisations in order to graduate with a general Bachelor of Information Studies.
Bachelor of Information Studies (Information and Knowledge Management) Specialisation
The course comprises the core of 16 subjects (112 points), 8 subjects (64 points) chosen from the following list of Information and Knowledge Management Specialisation subjects, plus 2 free electives chosen from any of the Specialisations or from the Restricted Electives.
INF206 Social Networking for Information Professionals
INF213 Introduction to Information Architecture
INF320 Web Usability
INF322 Web Design and Publishing
INF323 Knowledge Management Systems
INF325 Value-Added Information Services
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF337 Advanced Information Retrieval
INF443 Creating and Preserving Digital Content
ITC211 Systems Analysis
Bachelor of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management) Specialisation
The course comprises the core of 16 subjects (112 points), 8 subjects (64 points) comprising the first 5 subjects plus 3 other subjects chosen from the following list of Records and Archives Specialisation subjects, plus 2 free electives chosen from any of the Specialisations or from the Restricted Electives.
INF306 Records, Archives and Society 1
INF309 Records, Archives and Society 2
INF315 Records and Archives Practice 1
INF316 Records and Archives Practice 2
INF317 Government, Organisational and Private Records
Plus three of:
INF318 Community Histories
INF319 Preservation of Information Resources
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF430 Audiovisual Archiving
INF431 Preservation of Audiovisual Materials
INF443 Creating and Preserving Digital Content
Restricted General Electives
LIT222 Contemporary Children's Texts
University Certificate in Information Studies (exit point only)
The University Certificate course requires completion of 8 subjects (64 points), 4 (32 points) of which must be drawn from the Bachelor of Information Studies Core and 4 (32 points) of which can be taken from either the Core, or the Specialisations, or the Restricted Electives set.
Associate Degree in Information Studies (exit point only)
The Associate Degree course requires completion of 16 subjects (128 points), 8 (64 points) of which must be drawn from the Bachelor of Information Studies Core and 8 (64 points) of which can be taken from either the Core, or the Specialisations, or the Restricted Electives set.
KEY SUBJECTS from 201030
Key subjects for this articulated course set are:
INF100 Introduction to the Information Professions
INF105 The Digital Environment
INF209 Describing and Analysing Information Resources
INF210 Collections
Enrolment pattern
The following enrolment pattern is provided as a guide for a part time distance education study sequence. Students have the flexibility to vary their study load and enrolment pattern according to their individual needs and subject availability.
Session 1
INF100 Introduction to the Information Professions
INF104 Online Content Creation
INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 points)
Session 2
INF106 Information Sources and Services
INF200 Supervision and Management
Session 3
INF105 The Digital Environment
INF210 Collections
Session 4
INF203 Information Literacy
INF332 Community Outreach
Session 5
INF209 Describing and Analysing Information Resources
INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
INF110 Professional Study Visit (4 points) (Commenced)
Session 6
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
INF110 Professional Study Visit (4 points) (Completed)
Session 7
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
Session 8
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
Session 9
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
Session 10
INF321 Research Evaluation
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
Session 11
INF303 The Information Society
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points) (Commenced)
Session 12
INF305 Professional Activities
[Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject]
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points) (Completed)
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au