INF208 Professional Placement (4)
AbstractThe professional placement offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a library or information agency. Such practical experience enables the student to relate theory of librarianship and information management to practice. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Distance | SPACE, University of Hong Kong | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | Distance | SPACE, University of Hong Kong | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 3 | Distance | SPACE, University of Hong Kong | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF208
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One year | SY/US | School of Information Studies |
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Enrolment restrictions
Not available to students who have completed subject INF207.
Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Studies, the Bachelor of Arts (Library and Information Science) or the Bachelor of Applied Science (Library & Information Management). |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have considered the role and function of the library or other information agency, community it serves and the services it offers; - have gained a specialised understanding of a library and information agency; - have explored in depth one aspect of the library or information agency and written an evaluative report; - have related the theory of librarianship and information science to practical situations; - have gained practical work experience; - have been evaluated in terms of their professional performance. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: - Professional work experience.
- Overview of the functions and operations of the library or other information agency where placed.
- Reflective reporting on one selected aspect of the library or other information agencys operations. |
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Work Place LearningThis subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
Students are exposed to the normal day-to-day activities of the workplace and usually undertake a pre-determined project that utilises the knowledge and skills acquired through their studies. They then reflect on their experience and discuss this in a formal report.
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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.