INF505 Library Services for Children and Young Adults (8)

Students are introduced to the role of the public library in supporting the learning and information needs of children and young adults. They are also introduced to strategies for facilitating access to library services and for planning, developing and implementing programs for children and young adults. Strategies for marketing and promotion of services catering to children and young adults will also be explored and issues which may impact on the effectiveness of services will be examined.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
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: INF505. 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

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed INF330 or INF436

Subject Relationships

INF330 Paired Subject

Incompatible Subjects

INF330, INF436

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify the developmental, informational and recreational needs of children and young adults and apply them to programs and services in public libraries;
  • be able to analyse current research into the information seeking behaviour of children and young adults and apply it to the delivery of effective public library services;
  • be able to apply a range of effective strategies to promote the use of materials and resources to provide programs and services for children and young adults in the public library;
  • be able to identify and analyse the needs of a variety of community and cultural groups, age groups and under-served groups of children and young adults in public libraries;
  • be able to create and evaluate public library programs and services for children and young adults; and
  • be able to identify and assess strategies used in dealing with challenges in delivering services to children and young adults in a public library setting.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The characteristics of different age groups and their needs
  • Overview of public library programs
  • Planning and designing programs for children and young adults including those which address special needs and diversity
  • Promotion and marketing

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of INF505 in Session 3 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
A program for children or young adults
40
2
Professional development blog
60

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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