IMS3616

Information access ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: G Johanson

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2006 (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: Examination: 3 hours (50%) + Other assessment modes (50%)

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: 36 credit points of 1st year units or equivalent

Prohibitions: LAR3650, LAR3652, LAR4650, IMS5016