INF407 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4)
CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This subject will expose students to a range of information agencies so that they gain a deeper understanding of both the career opportunities available within the profession, and how various information agencies function to service a particular clientele.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | SPACE, University of Hong Kong |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Distance | SPACE, University of Hong Kong |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 3 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF407
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Only available to students enrolled in Master of Information Studies (and the Graduate Diploma of Information Studies - Entry point only for Hong Kong University - SPACE students).
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the operation of a range of information agencies and how these interact with their users;
- be able to discuss the range and variety of information agencies and the services they offer and
- reflect upon how these operations fit with what has been learnt through formal coursework.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Overview of a variety of libraries and information organisations
- Provides the link between practice and classroom learning.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.