INF407 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4)

This subject will expose students to a range of information agencies so that they gain a deeper understanding of both the career opportunities available within the profession, and how various information agencies function to service a particular clientele.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF407. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

Two sessions

School

School of Information Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in Master of Information Studies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe and critically evaluate the operation of a range of information agencies and how these interact with their users;
  • be able to describe the range and variety of information agencies and the services they offer, with consideration of frameworks, standards and professional practice; and
  • be able to critically reflect upon how theoretical and technical knowledge is applied in the workplace.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Overview of a variety of libraries and information organisations
  • Provide a link between practice and classroom learning

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 4 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

Students visit a range of information environments (i.e. libraries, archives, records management organisations) where the staff share with students the services, collections and facilities offered by that particular organisation. Students reflect on their experience and discuss this in a formal report.

Contact

For further information about courses and subjects outlined in the CSU handbook please contact:

Current students

Future students

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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