LAR3653

Library contexts and clients

(IT)

G Johanson

6 points + 3 hours per week + First, second semester + Caulfield + Prohibitions: IMS5019, IMS5020, IMS5022, LAR3671, LAR4653, LAR4671

Synopsis: Past, present and likely future roles of libraries in society. The subject approaches the topic from two main viewpoints: library contexts (the social and business situations which support the creation and on-going funding of libraries), and library clients (people who are actual or potential users of libraries).

Assessment: Investigative report (2000 words): 30% + Project essay (2000 words): 30% + Examination: 40%.