Courses Handbook 2010

300310 v.6 Information and Library Studies Stream


Introduction

This stream introduces professional principles, attitudes and skills necessary to obtain a recognised professional qualification in this field.

Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), if Information and Library Studies Stream is completed.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11210 v.5   Information Design 503 3.0 25.0
12160 v.8   Library and Information Services Management 513 3.0 25.0
12442 v.4   Information Management Technologies 501 3.0 25.0
12443 v.4   Reference Services 511 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12159 v.6   Knowledge Management Principles 533 2.0 25.0
12444 v.4   Collection Management 512 3.0 25.0
12445 v.5   Resource Description and Access 514 3.0 25.0
12446 v.5 *   Information Theory and Research 502 2.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   100.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
12161 v.7   Conservation and Preservation 525 25.0
12162 v.6   Management of Recordkeeping and Archives Services 522 3.0 25.0
12163 v.5   Enterprise Content Management 524 3.0 25.0
12184 v.7   Public Librarianship 541 25.0
306349 v.2   Internet Content Management 531 25.0
306350 v.3   Knowledge Auditing 534 25.0
306554 v.2   Digital Libraries 535 25.0
310567 v.2   Information Studies Project 693 25.0
310568 v.2   Information Studies Project 694 25.0
312756 v.1   Information Studies Project 691 25.0
312757 v.1   Information Studies Project 692 25.0
#      Optional units to the value of four full (100 credits) units may be selected in place of this unit, in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Note that some optional units may not be available to international students
*      Includes professional work experience for a total of three weeks full time.
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