GEC7700

Special topic in school librarianship

H M Yee

6 points
* Second semester
* Gippsland and distance
* Prerequisite: GEC7220

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have become familiar with some of the issues relating to education and school librarianship; be able to plan a study in depth in an area of interest to librarianship; be able to use relevant resources and tools for research.

Synopsis This subject aims to introduce students to some of the approaches to research in librarianship and a variety of resources available for research. Students will learn to find information using indexing and abstracting tools, databases including CD-ROMs, microfiches etc. The subject is taught by individual consultations, regular progress reports during semester, group discussions and study guides.

Assessment Proposal (1000 words): 20%
* Essay or equivalent project (5000 words): 80%