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INF110 Professional Study Visit (4)

Abstract

Students are exposed to a range of information agencies in order to gain a deeper understanding of the career opportunities available within the profession, and to understand how various information agencies function to service a particular clientele. Students will utilise their e-portfolio to record their learning, knowledge and skill development.

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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: INF110
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
Two sessionsSY/USSchool of Information Studies

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed INF118 or INF108
Incompatible subject(s)
INF108 INF118

Learning Outcomes

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;
- be able to demonstrate their understanding of the concept of a portfolio for learning, career planning and development;
- be able to use their e-portfolio to record key learning outcomes and reflections from their participation in study visits, and from their own prior and current knowledge and experience.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- Overview of a variety of libraries and information organisations - The role of portfolios in learning, career planning and development - E-portfolios

Work Place Learning

This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.