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Professional Study Visit

Charles Sturt University
Dubbo , Australia
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Information Management | Information Systems | Library and Information Studies
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Journalism and Information
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

INF220 - Professional Study Visit (4 points)

Abstract

This subject will expose students to a range of information agencies to develop a deeper understanding of both the career opportunities available within the profession, and how various information agencies function to service a particular clientele.


Syllabus

Overview of a variety of libraries and information organisations, providing a link between practice and classroom learning


  • Overview of a variety of libraries and information organisations
  • Providing a link between practice and classroom learning

Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the operation of a range of information agencies and the interaction of the agencies with their users.
  2. Describe the role of the information professional in various contexts.
  3. Discuss the range and variety of information agencies and the services they offer.
  4. Reflect upon how theoretical and technical knowledge is applied in the workplace.

Enrolment Restrictions

Incompatible

  • INF118: 0 CPs, Professional Study Visit
  • INF108: 0 CPs, Professional Study Visit
  • INF110: 0 CPs, Professional Study Visit
  • INF407: 0 CPs, Professional Study Visit (PG)
  • INF214: 0 CPs, Professional Study Visit
  • INF466: 4 CPs, Professional Study Visit (PG)

Work Integrated Learning

Fieldwork Duration: 32 hours Details: Students visit a range of information agencies (i.e., libraries, archives, records management organisations) where the staff share with students the services, collections, and facilities offered by that particular organisation. Students reflect on their experience in a written assessment task.


Program Details

  • Study level: Undergraduate
  • Type: Coursework
  • Credit Points: 4
  • Total student workload (hours): 80
  • Duration (in teaching periods): 1
  • Full-time standard (EFTSL): 0.0625
  • Grading schema: SY/US
  • Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Education
  • School: School of Information and Communication Studies
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