INF506 Social Networking for Information Professionals (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject will explore the concept, theory and practice of social networking technologies within the context of libraries and work of information professionals, with a particular focus on Library 2.0 and participatory library service. This subject requires students to immerse themselves within a range of social networking enviroments, including the use of blogs, wikis, social bookmarking, Facebook, IM, Flickr, and Second Life, and evaluate their learning experiences throughout the session as both social networker and information professional.

+ 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	SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF506

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Not available to students who have completed INF206

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- demonstrate an understanding of social networking technologies;
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts, theory and practice of Library 2.0 and participatory library service;
- critically examine the features and functionality of various social networking tools to meet the information needs of users;
- evaluate social networking technologies and software to support informational and collaborative needs of workgroups, communities and organisations; and
- demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, educational, ethical, and technical management issues that exist in a socially networked world, and how information policy is developed and implemented to support such issues.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Web 2.0, social networking and the social life of information - Web 2.0 technologies and social software - Types and functions - Library 2.0 and participatory library services - Concepts, theory and practice - Making Web 2.0 work for your organisation - Social networking and information policy

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