306434 (v.1) Information Studies 399 - Digital Libraries

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An overview of the ways digitisation is influencing library collections and services. Topics include - what is a digital library?, digital formats and collection development, cataloguing web-based resources (including current metadata standards), interoperability, open archives, digital reference, preservation, Australian digital library initiatives, social responsibility, the digital divide.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An awareness of the variety of ways in which digital technology is transforming library services. Developed skills in the selection of items for digitalisation and in the use of the relevant technology to copy, store and record digital objects. An awareness of the manner in which digitisation of library collections is creating new relationships between libraries and their users and libraries and other information sectors. The ability to manage alibrary service in a manner which takes account of the digital information environment.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Arm, William Y. (2000), Digital Libraries. Cambridge, MIT Press. Gorman, G. (2001), Information services in an electronic environment. London, Library Association. Lazinger, S. (2001), Digital preservation and metadata: history, theory and practice. Englewood, Libraries Unlimited. Lee, S. (2002). Building an electronic resources collection: a practical guide. London, Library Association.

Unit Texts:

Deegan, M. and Tanner, S. (2002), Digital futures - Strategies for the information Age. London, Library Association Publishers.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 40%, Project report 40%, Reading log 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y