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INF444 Professional Study Visit (MLIM) (2)
Abstract| This subject seeks to acquaint students with the diversity of institutions and approaches to be found within the library and information profession and to allow them to observe in operation concepts and practises of study in other subjects. It does so by giving students first-hand experience of a variety of libraries and other information agencies, through at least twenty hours of structured and supervised visits. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: INF444
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 information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | SY/US | School of Information Studies |
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Enrolment restrictions
Available to students enrolled in Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) and Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) only.
Not available to students who have completed INF107 or INF108 or INF118 or INF402 or INF437. |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| INF107 INF108 INF402 INF437 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the operation of a range of libraries and other information agencies and how these interact with their users;
- be able to discuss the range and variety of libraries and information agencies and the services they offer;
- be able to implement the techniques used to ascertain services provided by various agencies to their community and users;
- be able to gather and synthesise information about libraries and other information agencies;
- be able to explain the relationships that exist between various information supplying agencies.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
In the case of the libraries and information agencies visited, the actual topics will be determined through negotiation with the host agencies themselves and may depend upon their ability to share information with students. The University's aim is that students will have a range of discussions and demonstrations covering the following topics:
- Materials - if emphasis is placed on any particular resource/s why this is the case, etc;
- Organisation, processing and preservation of materials;
- Information services, especially design and delivery;
- Administrative and management aspects of the library or information agency;
- Utilisation of physical area and the problems faced by libraries and information agencies in this regard;
- Use of information technology;
- Special features of specific libraries and information agencies visited. |
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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.
