IMS5016

Information access

(IT)

J Anderson

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield, OCDL + Prerequisites: IMS9049 or equivalent + Prohibitions: LAR3650 and LAR3652.

Synopsis: Introduces students to major categories of information resources in all media and their accessability through a variety of user interfaces. Consideration is given to the provision of reference and information services in a variety of library settings, information needs and seeking behaviour of different user groups. It also covers the conduct and policy of the selection, purchase, and licensing functions of libraries; the management of collections; provision of lending, document supply and photocopying services; preservation of resources; and the impact of co-operative frameworks. It also explores the emergent concept of the virtual library.

Assessment: Assignments: 50% + Formal Supervised Assessment: 50% (subject to approval)