INF220 Professional Study Visit (4 points) (4)

This subject will expose students to a range of information agencies to develop 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
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF220. 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

One session

School

School of Information Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have completed INF466, INF407, INF214, INF118, INF108 or INF110. 

Subject Relationships

INF466 Paired Subject
INF214 This subject shares similar content
INF407 This subject shares similar content
INF108 This subject shares similar content
INF110 This subject shares similar content
INF118 This subject shares similar content

Incompatible Subjects

INF108, INF110, INF118, INF214, INF407, INF466

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe the operation of a range of information agencies and the interaction of the agencies with their users;
  • be able to describe the role of the information professional in various contexts;
  • be able to discuss the range and variety of information agencies and the services they offer; and
  • be able to 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
  • Providing 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 agencies (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 in a written assessment task.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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