Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis A study of the latest developments occurring in the provision of computerised information services in libraries and information agencies, with particular consideration given to resources available through the Internet and other networked services. The role and importance of the information industry and its participants are also examined. A wide range of information products and services are covered - CD-ROMs, multimedia, expert systems, computer-assisted learning, communications facilities, image banks, database services, document delivery, electronic publishing, the Internet, and the emerging information superhighway. Through site visits students will see how libraries and other organisations in Australia use the new technologies and services. It is assumed that students enrolling for the subject will have a basic understanding of computerised information services in libraries, and of the principles of information storage and retrieval.
Assessment Interface evaluation exercise: 20% + Class paper and presentation: 30% + Computer project or essay: 40% + Class participation: 10%