Ability to locate, retrieve and critically evaluate information. An understanding of theoretical foundations of information creation and management, especially in a technological environment. Learning the processes and materials of professional work, inorder to meet the needs of client and industry groups. To complete the major, students undertake 14 units in Librarianship and Corporate Information Management leading to Bachelor of Arts (Librarianship and Corporate Information Management).
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
Year 1 Semester 1 |
| 11170 |
v.6 |
|
Information Studies 101- Information Services and Technology |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 12194 |
v.5 |
|
Media, Communication and Information 111 - The Information Age |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 301065 |
v.3 |
|
Media, Communication and Information 101 - Research and Presentation Skills |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
SELECT 1 ELECTIVE |
|
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
Year 1 Semester 2 |
| 12107 |
v.5 |
# |
Information Studies 102 - Information Environment |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 12881 |
v.5 |
|
Media, Communication and Information 112 - The Critical Attitude |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 301066 |
v.3 |
|
Media, Communication and Information 102 - Cross-Cultural Media Project |
2.0 |
25.0 |
| |
SELECT 1 ELECTIVE |
|
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
Year 2 Semester 1 |
| 12882 |
v.5 |
|
Media, Communication and Information 211- Law, Policy and Regulation |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 301046 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 205 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 301833 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 203 - Information Design |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
SELECT 1 ELECTIVE |
|
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
Year 2 Semester 2 |
| 12883 |
v.5 |
|
Media, Communication and Information 212 - Consumers, Audiences, Publics and Users |
2.0 |
25.0 |
| 301045 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 204 - Information Organisation |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 301837 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 206 - Collection Management |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
SELECT 1 ELECTIVE |
|
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
Year 3 Semester 1 |
| 301049 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 310 - Archives Concepts and Practice |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 301834 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 308 - Information Provision |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 301835 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 307 - Library and Information Services Management |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
SELECT 1 OPTION |
|
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
Year 3 Semester 2 |
| 301048 |
v.2 |
* |
Information Studies 309 - Information Behaviour |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 306428 |
v.1 |
|
Information Studies 311 - Electronic Document Management |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 306431 |
v.1 |
|
Information Studies 312 - Management of Records Services |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
SELECT 1 OPTION |
|
25.0 |
| |
100.0 |
| |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 |
Hrs/Wk |
Credits |
| 11181 |
v.5 |
|
Information Studies 390 - Knowledge Auditing |
2.0 |
25.0 |
| 11182 |
v.7 |
|
Information Studies 391 - Retrieval Theory |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 11183 |
v.6 |
|
Information Studies 387 - Research Methods |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 11185 |
v.9 |
|
Information Studies 393 - Conservation and Preservation |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 13248 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 396 - History of the Book |
2.0 |
25.0 |
| 13249 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 398 - Legal Reference |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 13250 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 395 - One Person Libraries |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 301051 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 392 - Individual Study Program |
2.0 |
25.0 |
| 301453 |
v.3 |
|
Information Studies 394 - Library Services for Seniors |
2.0 |
25.0 |
| 306432 |
v.1 |
|
Information Studies 389 - Knowledge Management Principles |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 306434 |
v.1 |
|
Information Studies 399 - Digital Libraries |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| 306435 |
v.1 |
|
Information Studies 397 - Applied Local Studies |
3.0 |
25.0 |
| |
| # |
Includes professional work experience for a total of 75 hours. |
| * |
Includes professional work experience for a total of 115 hours. |
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