301453 (v.3) Information Studies 394 - Library Services for Seniors


Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Analysis of information needs of senior citizens. Analysis of current sources of information in all formats, including computer-mediated information. Senior citizens in the community. Role of government agencies. Public library programs for seniors. Role of specialist senior citizen librarians. Future trends.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

91301 Librarianship and Information Management

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Fully Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area