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Leader: G Johanson
Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (OCL)
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%
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Prerequisites: IMS9049 or equivalent
Corequisites: IMS9049 or equivalent
Prohibitions: LAR3650, LAR3652, LAR4650