The 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.
SY/US
Two sessions
School of Information Studies
Not available to students who have completed subject INF207.
Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Studies or the Bachelor of Applied Science (Library & Information Management).
INF111 or INF100 or INF101
INF207
- 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.
This subject contains a 15 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.
Students are exposed to the normal day-to-day activities of the workplace during their 105 hour placement 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 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.