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INF403 Professional Experience (0)

Abstract

Three weeks (unless otherwise determined by the subject/course coordinator) practical experience in a given library or other information agency, to gain an overview of a library or selected information agency, to aid the student to relate the theory of librarianship to practical situations, and to assist in assessing suitability for the profession and eventual job placement.

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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: INF403
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

Available to students in the Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) and Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) students only. Not available to students who have completed subject INF108.
Incompatible subject(s)
INF108

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to provide an overview of a library or information agency
relate library science and information management theory to practical situations;
- have an understanding of and be able to evaluate the role and functions of the library or information agency, the community it serves, and the services it offers;
- have an understanding of and be able to evaluate the technical operations and the organisation of the library or information agency;
- be able to write an evaluative report on a particular aspect of the library or information agencies work;
- be able to demonstrate suitability of the student for the profession and eventual job placement.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Three (3) week (unless otherwise determined by the subject/course coordinator) full-time practicum

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.