Bachelor of Information Studies Master of Information Studies · 2018. 11. 29. · HKU Space co-ordinator: MS Ling Ling Yu Library and Information Science Subject Group College of

HKU SPACE Course Orientation Booklet

Session 3, 2018

Bachelor of Information Studies Master of Information Studies

CONTENTS WELCOME ......................................................................................................................... 2

From the Head of School Associate Professor Philip Hider .................................. 2

From the Courses Director Dr Mary Carroll ........................................................... 2

THE FACULTY ................................................................................................................... 3

Schools and Centres of the Faculty of Arts and Education ................................... 3

THE SCHOOL ..................................................................................................................... 4

Structure of the School ............................................................................................ 4

Programs offered by the School .............................................................................. 4

School of Information Studies at CSU on Social Media ......................................... 5

School Academic Staff ............................................................................................ 6

Who should to contact if you have questions? ....................................................... 7

GENERAL INFORMATION for students ............................................................................ 8

CSU Student Charter .............................................................................................. 8

Getting Started At CSU ........................................................................................... 9

Orientation Websites ............................................................................................... 9

Your Student Portal: Information and your fingertips ............................................ 10

Message Centre .................................................................................................... 11

Email communication - Checking your email ........................................................ 11

Interact2 – your personalised online learning space ............................................ 11

CSU2 - Download the mobile App ........................................................................ 11

Accessing CSU Mobile .......................................................................................... 12

Accessing your subject material on your mobile................................................... 12

Course Interact Site ............................................................................................... 13

Subject Interact Site............................................................................................... 14

Subject Outlines..................................................................................................... 14

CSU Library ........................................................................................................... 15

Need help with your studies and the online environment? ................................... 15

English Language Support .................................................................................... 15

CSU Learning Skills Support ................................................................................. 16

Principal Dates ....................................................................................................... 18

Transcripts ............................................................................................................. 19

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ........................................................................................... 19

Academic Progress ............................................................................................... 20

Academic Advice Website ..................................................................................... 20

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................... 21

Student Misconduct ............................................................................................... 21

Avoiding Plagiarism ............................................................................................... 21

Enrolment Management ........................................................................................ 21

Maintaining Your Personal Details ........................................................................ 22

Special Consideration............................................................................................ 22

COURSE INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 23

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION STUDIES .................................................................... 24

Core Subjects ........................................................................................................ 24

Elective Subjects ................................................................................................... 24

Key Subjects .......................................................................................................... 24

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning .............................................................. 25

Professional Experience/Practicals ....................................................................... 27

Activities That Have Additional Costs ................................................................... 29

Core Subjects – Abstracts ..................................................................................... 30

MASTER OF INFORMATION STUDIES ......................................................................... 33

Course Structure ................................................................................................... 33

Core Subjects ........................................................................................................ 33

Elective Subjects ................................................................................................... 33

Key subjects .......................................................................................................... 33

Core Subject Abstracts .......................................................................................... 34

Professional Experience ........................................................................................ 36

Credit for the Professional Placement Subject ..................................................... 37

ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE ADDITIONAL COSTS ............................................................ 38

CSU PARTNERSHIPS ..................................................................................................... 39

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................. 41

Handy web sites ................................................................................................................ 41

_________________________________________________________________________________ Charles Sturt University Course Induction Booklet Page I 1

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University. The changing nature of society has brought a growing demand for knowledge and information at work, in education and in leisure. Librarians, archivists, records managers, knowledge managers and many other information professionals play a vital role in facilitating the creation, management and preservation of information and in the development of information literacy. Our graduates provide the necessary link between the information resources, whether physical or digital, and the users of that information. Qualified information professionals play a vital role in facilitating the creation, management and preservation of information and in the development of information literacy. Our graduates provide the necessary link between the information resources, whether physical or digital, and the users of that information.

The Bachelor of Information Studies and the Master of Information Studies are designed to reflect the critical importance of information and knowledge management across a wide range of fields and institutions. The course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the creation, evaluation, collection, organisation, utilisation and dissemination of information.

This booklet contains information vital to you as you commence your studies with us. Please ensure you read it carefully and also regularly check our website, forums and emails for updates to the information provided here.

This Orientation Booklet is designed to provide a broad understanding of the nature of the Course that you will be undertaking over the next few years. The contents are accurate at the time of publication. You will be informed of any relevant revisions or changes during the Course, and will be notified as soon as possible. It is important that you retain this Booklet for your reference as a general guide. There may well be times when you will need to refer to this advice Booklet as you

map your future study program. For any updates you are advised to regularly check your email and the Courses Site associated with your course of study


WELCOME

From the Head of School Professor Philip Hider

Ph: (02) 6933 2522 Email: [email protected]

A warm welcome to the School of Information Studies. You have joined a vibrant and inclusive community of students, teachers, researchers, administrators and practitioner advisors. With more than twenty full-time staff, the School is the only dedicated Library and Information Studies (LIS) School located in an Australian university and is one of the largest LIS schools in the world. It currently has more than 1,900 local and international students, which means that, even though you are studying by distance, you should never feel alone.

Our courses and subjects are all designed specifically for online learning, providing the flexibility you need to successfully juggle your various commitments. You will be able to interact with your lecturers and fellow students in a wide range of ways, irrespective of your geographical location. Our courses enjoy a national and international reputation for excellence and relevance, built up over four decades. Their success owes a good deal to the calibre of our teaching and support staff, and to our commitment to educational quality, but, above all, to the enthusiasm, responsiveness and hard work of our students.

All the very best with your studies and future career.

From the Courses Director Dr Mary Carroll

Ph: (02) 6933 4894 Email: [email protected]

Welcome to the Charles Sturt University. We are privileged to have you join us in what we hope will be an exciting and fulfilling personal and educational journey. We hope this time will enrich your knowledge and skills and provide you with exceptional opportunities to achieve excellence in your new chosen career pathway. Take advantage of these opportunities, connect to the School of Information Studies community of learners and most importantly enjoy all your time with us. Good luck.

The Role of the Courses Director

Course coordination brings the university’s formal systems together with the teaching and delivery of subjects in the closest of relationships with students. In addition to being a manager of academic programmes, the Courses Director is a manager of the courses’ reputation and quality; an advocate within the School and Faculty; a steward of its long term development and an important contact with the general community, the professions and industry sector that it serves; its keenest marketer and promoter, internally and externally. In summary, the Courses Director is committed to the course’s success and to student satisfaction with it.

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THE FACULTY

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au

The School of Information Studies is in the Faculty of Arts and Education. The Faculty of Arts and Education is a newly created Faculty at Charles Sturt University. It builds on the strengths of the previous Faculties of Education and Arts and has significant opportunities to realise new learning, research and community engagement synergies.

With over 9000 online and 3000 internal students, the Faculty is an innovator in online and blended learning modes, across its on-campus and online education courses. In the Faculty of Arts and Education our specialities are performing and visual arts, art history, communications, human services, library and information studies, theology, sociology, literature, philosophy, history, Indigenous Australian studies, education, teacher education, Islamic studies and civilisation.

Schools and Centres of the Faculty of Arts and Education Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture Centre for Islamic Sciences and Civilisation School of Communication and Creative Industries School of Education School of Humanities and Social Sciences School of Indigenous Australian Studies School of Information Studies School of Teacher Education School of Theology

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THE SCHOOL

Structure of the School

The School of Information Studies is one of the teaching Schools that make up the Faculty of Arts and Education at Charles Sturt University. It has an overall responsibility for the design and delivery of a suite of courses in information studies and teacher librarianship at Charles Sturt University.

The School is located on the Wagga Wagga campus. The Head of School oversees the running of the School and there is an Associate Course Director who looks after your Master of Information Studies program. The School has an administration team who look after the day to day running of the School and academic staff who teach a range of distance education subjects. The School’s website can be accessed to keep up to date with what is going on at the school http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/sis/home

Programs offered by the School

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/sis/courses

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor of Information Studies http://www.csu.edu.au/bis Master of Information Studies http://www.csu.edu.au/mis Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) http://www.csu.edu.au/TLMaster

Advanced Courses

Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Archiving http://www.csu.edu.au/av Graduate Certificate in Data Management http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-data-management

Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) http://www.csu.edu.au/digital

Master of Information Leadership http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/master-of-information-leadership

Foundation Courses

Graduate Certificate in Information Studies http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-information-studies

Research

Doctor of Philosophy http://www.csu.edu.au/phd-education

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School of Information Studies at CSU on Social Media

Keep in touch with what is happening in the School and in the world of information by following SIS on

Information Studies @SISCSU

And Liking us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/SISCSU

Connect on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5013557

http://www.facebook.com/SISCSUhttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/5013557http://twitter.com/charlessturtunihttp://www.facebook.com/DistanceEDatCSU


School Academic Staff

Each subject will have a subject coordinator and some will also have a teaching team of lecturers. You will be advised who your Subject Coordinator is through the Subject Outlines for each subject which are available via the CSU Subject Interact Sites on your student portal at the beginning of each Session.

All lecturers have consultation times which allow you to easily contact them regarding academic and/or administrative matters relating to their particular subjects. Communicating in a timely and open manner is one of the keys to success whilst studying at university. We encourage you to contact your lecturers as needed – we are here to assist you in your learning journey.

Dr Waseem Afzal Senior Lecturer Ph: (02) 6933 2467 E: [email protected]

Judy O’Connell Course Director senior lecturer MEd(TL and KNDI) Ph: (02) 6933 4084 E: [email protected]

Dr Kasey Garrison Lecturer Ph: (02) 6933 2548 E: [email protected]

Dr Hamid Jamali Senior Lecturer Ph: (02) 6933 2468 E: [email protected]

Dr Mary Anne Kennan Assoc. Prof/Associate Head of School Ph: (02) 6933 4893 E: [email protected]

Dr Ying-Hsang Liu Lecturer Ph: (02) 6933 2171 E: [email protected]

Dr Jessie Lymn Lecturer Ph: (02) 6933 4038 E: [email protected]

Dr Yazdan Mansourian Lecturer Ph: (02) 6933 4092 E: [email protected]

Suzanne Pasanai Lecturer Ph: (02) 6933 2120 E: [email protected]

Dr Asim Qayyum Lecturer Ph: (02) 6933 2186 E: [email protected]

Dr George Yi Lecturer Ph: (02) 6933 2416 E: [email protected]

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Who should to contact if you have questions?

For general inquiries about your course such as general questions about your course, enrolment and course progression contact

HKU Space co-ordinator: MS Ling Ling Yu

Library and Information Science Subject Group College of Life Sciences and Technology HKUSPACE 13/F Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 3762 0068 Fax: (852) 2571 8480

For advice and support in your subject on campus at HKU SPACE

Your HKUSpace Subject tutor

*Don’t contact your tutor for extensions

For information and advice about the subject you are currently enrolled in including questions about extensions, assignments or if you wish to know more about subject content

Your CSU Subject Coordinator

Remember there is also lots of information to help you available for you online including

The CSU Library: Tutorials: http://library.csu.edu.au/study/training-tutorials-and-videos

CSU study support: https://student.csu.edu.au/study/ALLaN

and the services provided by HKUSpace to support you in your study.

For further advice on available support read the contents of this booklet carefully.

http://library.csu.edu.au/study/training-tutorials-and-videos


GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

CSU Student Charter

The Student Charter (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/student-charter) outlines what students can expect at CSU and what the University expects of students. It aims to help you understand what it means to be a student member of the CSU community and encourages active partnership in all aspects of University life.

Graduate Attributes

CSU Charles Sturt University has developed the following eight-point graduate statement as the outcomes we seek from our graduates. Charles Sturt University aims to produce graduates who are:

1. Well-educated in the knowledge and skills of their discipline or profession 2. Effective communicators who have problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking

skills and can work both independently and in teams 3. Work-ready and able to apply discipline expertise in professional practice 4. Able to develop and apply international perspectives in their discipline or profession 5. Able to engage meaningfully with the culture, experiences, histories and

contemporary issues of Indigenous communities 6. Understanding of the responsibilities of global citizenship, value diversity and ethical

practice 7. Understanding of financial, social and environmental sustainability 8. Able to learn effectively in a range of environments including online

Opportunities to develop these outcomes will be provided throughout your studies at CSU in line with our commitment to undergraduates.

Commitment to Undergraduates

Through our educational programs CSU commits to ensuring that all our undergraduates have:

1. A supported transition to the first year of study 2. Opportunities to develop skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical

thinking 3. Access to international experiences 4. Opportunities to engage meaningfully with the culture, experiences, histories and

contemporary issues of Indigenous communities 5. Education based in practice 6. Opportunities to gain a firm understanding of ethics 7. Understandings of financial, social and environmental sustainability 8. Opportunities to develop online proficiency.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Studies are highly skilled and adaptive information and knowledge professionals. They understand the nature of the information life cycle from creation, through management and use, to preservation; have highly developed information-handling skills; possess the flexibility to adapt to a rapidly evolving

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environment; have a strong client focus; and have the ability to take leadership in developing innovative solutions to the problems posed by the expanding data universe.

Graduates of the Master of Information Studies will enter the workforce at the forefront of the evolving information professions. The range of career opportunities is broad, covering public and academic libraries; research, government and corporate information centres; and the cultural heritage sector.

Getting Started At CSU

Before you read more about your study, undertake this online orientation session so you are introduced to Charles Sturt University and the services offered to our students.

Orientation Websites

Studying at university via distance education can be a daunting prospect. To help you orientate yourself with Charles Sturt University, we have created this online orientation website packed with information to help you become familiar with CSU and all the support services available for students It’s designed to give you everything you need to know as you begin university life and study and will also be helpful as you progress through your first session.

If you haven’t already logged on to our online orientation website.

Make sure you visit soon as this will help you with your study!

https://student.csu.edu.au/orientation


Your Student Portal: Information and your fingertips

Student.csu: answering those everyday questions http://student.csu.edu.au/is your personalised portal to the full range of online services and facilities for CSU students and staff. You can move the widgets around so that you can see your important information on Your Student Portal.

To access Student Support services go to the CSU student website: http://student.csu.edu.au/. You will need your username and password to access student.csu and all other secure CSU online services. Use Student.csu to access the following information:

Your enrolment information

Your subject material

Important dates

Administrative forms

Communication from CSU

Study Support

Financial information

And heaps more...

http://student.csu.edu.au/http://student.csu.edu.au/


Message Centre

The Message Centre is the CSU communications system for sending and tracking official messages or correspondence. http://student.csu.edu.au/home/message-centre

For more information visit the online orientation communication webpage: http://student.csu.edu.au/orientation/

Email communication - Checking your email

Information from the lecturers will come to you via the subject’s sites as well as via announcements in Interact and email. The university will contact you via your email.

It is important that you check your email daily during the working week. Make it a habit to clear it at the end of each day.

If you are using a school email it probably has a limit on the amount of storage space so you will need to clear out your inbox daily. If your inbox is full, it will not accept new emails and you may miss vital information.

Interact2 – your personalised online learning space

Interact2 is the gateway to online learning and collaboration at CSU. It provides access to learning resources including your Subject Outlines, study modules, messages from lecturers, assessment tasks and more in a personalised and easy to navigate online space. You will need to access Interact2 on a regular basis to undertake your studies, so it is important that you familiarise yourself with the learning tool.

How do I access Interact2? You can access your subject information through student.csu.edu as well as directly through interact2.csu.edu.au

Where can I find more information? If you would like more information about Interact2, please visit the CSU Interact2 Help and Support page - http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-learning/interact2_help

Interact2 runs off a system called Blackboard. A range of additional help and support relating to Interact2 is also available from these pages:

Blackboard Video guides – a selection of short videos of common tasks in Blackboard. You can browse the complete set of Blackboard video guides at the Blackboard On-Demand Learning Centre - http://ondemand.blackboard.com/

Blackboard Help – a mixture of text and video help for students and staff.

CSU2 - Download the mobile App

The CSU2 Mobile app provides a quick and easy way to access CSU information "on the go". Message Centre, Directory contacts, Maps, Events calendar, News, Videos, Photos, Get Help contacts, mHub, Interact2 and Library links are all included in the CSU2 app.

To keep informed of new releases you can follow @CharlesSturtUni on Twitter or connect via the CSU Facebook page. The Student News - Charlie page and Message Centre will also provide regular updates on developments. CSU students and staff can make feature

suggestions via the student.csu feedback page.

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CSU2 Mobile - Features

The second release of CSU Mobile includes the following functionality:

Message Centre – read, review and archive all your student.csu messages. All your Message Centre information is seamlessly kept in sync with the student.csu Message Centre.

Events – Keep track of important University dates, add selected dates to your device's calendar so you don't miss them.

Directory – search for CSU Staff contact details, with one-touch call or email functionality from your Smartphone.

Maps – view major campus locations and services with integrated Smartphone GPS.

News – Keep up to date with the latest News from CSU's newsroom, including the Vice Chancellor's blog, Library and Student news.

Videos – Access all of CSU's online videos, including the CSU Library and AVFX YouTube channels.

Photos – Browse through the large collection of CSU's photo libraries.

Get Help – Emergency and Service contact details at your fingertips.

Library – Search for available texts and resources using the CSU Library Primo search.

Service Access – One location access to mHub, Interact2 (requires Blackboard Learn app) and Library search facilities.

Accessing CSU Mobile

CSU2 Mobile is available on Google Play for Android devices and Apple App store for Apple devices. CSU2 Mobile app is not supported for Windows devices. Blackboard app and Chrome are required for CSU2 app.

Accessing your subject material on your mobile

If you download the Blackboard Learn app you will be able to view your subject material on your mobile device. In the CSU2 app, click on the Interact2 icon to download and access the Blackboard Learn App.


Course Interact Site

You will have access to a course site. This course site is for ALL students in your course both onshore in Australia and offshore internationally and will contain links to general school and course information and announcements and to resources you may use throughout your study. You can access this site from your Interact2 Dashboard or from student.csu.edu.au. Remember to check this site regularly.

This is not your subject interact site.

http://student.csu.edu.au/home


Subject Interact Site

For each subject you are enrolled in, you will have access to a subject site. On this site you will be able to access your subject outline, your subject resources and communicate with your lecturer and fellow students. To access your subject sites, go to student.csu.edu.au and follow the link highlighted by the red arrow:

Subject Outlines

By the first week of every session, for each subject, you will be provided with a Subject Outline which is available online through your subject Interact sites. The subject outline will give you details about the subject, what its objectives are, and the assessment items in it, contact details for staff etc. This is an important document, which you should read thoroughly and refer to as an indication of your formal requirements in the subject. You will be able to access it via the left hand side menu on the Subject Interact Site.


Your subject outline is an important reference document as it is an accurate and historical record of the curriculum and scope of your subject. You should retain a copy of the Subject Outline for future use such as for accreditation purposes. Please save a copy of your subject outlines before the end of each session for this purpose. If you need a copy after your access to the interact site has ended, there is a cost of $25 per subject outline for a replacement copy.

CSU Library

The CSU Library Home page (http://student.csu.edu.au/library) is your gateway to the Library, giving you access to the range of services and resources available for your study. Use the InfoSkills modules to become familiar with this invaluable virtual library, or explore the Home Page yourself discovering resources such as Online Reference, the Library’s Blog, SmartSearch, and find out how to use your library.

Need help with your studies and the online environment?

There are many options available for you to seek support at CSU. A great resource to explore is the Learning Support website: http://www.csu.edu.au/division/learning-and-teaching/about-us/learning-academy/how-the-learning-academy-can-support-you

As a university student it is expected you develop a range of skills throughout your study and we encourage you to seek the assistance you need to be successful. We strongly advise you explore these options before you commence study so that you receive all the help and assistance available to you.

CSU Learning Support offers academic learning support to all enrolled students to enable them to acquire or enhance the skills they need to succeed in university studies. During workshop tutorials, drop-in sessions and study centres, or through individual consultations, students are presented with strategies and techniques that will allow them to better participate in academic activities.

Study Essentials

CSU offers a range of services to students while they study. You should explore our website for further information on such services. As a first step and before you start your study you should visit the Study Essentials page (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials) to learn about study at CSU.

English Language Support

If English is not your first language you may need some assistance with this aspect of your study. English language advisers can assist international students, students whose first language is not English and students who would like to develop their English language skills. To start off you might like to view some of the videos available online at http://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills/guidesandtips/english-language

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They can help you with understanding the requirements of an assignment structuring essays and reports and developing logical and consistent arguments English expression, sentence structure, grammar and spelling learning how to edit your own work strategies to expand your vocabulary reading and comprehension, pronunciation and slang adjusting to the cultural aspects of studying in Australia preparing for oral presentations

For more information go to: http://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills/english-language-support

CSU Learning Skills Support

CSU learning support offers academic learning support to all enrolled students to enable them to acquire or enhance the skills they need to succeed in university studies. Students are presented with strategies and techniques that will allow them to better participate in academic activities. Whether you're studying on campus or by distance education you need to learn how to use CSU's online environment.

CSU’s Learning Skills Advisers can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your

studies, such as: Understanding and preparing assignments Study skills Exam preparation Time management Notetaking Referencing and avoiding plagiarism

For more information go to http://student.csu.edu.au/study/learning-support

eStudent Support

This service provides helpful information and guidance that you may be looking for to function and learn effectively within the University's online environment.

eStudent Support is available to help you: Understand how to use Interact and other online learning tools like e-portfolio Develop successful study strategies to use in an e-environment Point you in the right direction for further online related support and assistance

For more information go to: http://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills/estudent-support

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How to get support for your study

Type of appointment

How it works Appointment length

How to book

Skype to Skype

If you can’t get to campus but still want a ‘face to face’ discussion you can use Skype

Up to 45 minutes Provide your Skype user name and email assignment draft/question

Email Send through your assignment draft or questions and receive written feedback

Adviser will spend up to 45 minutes and then email feedback

Email a copy of your assignment draft or questions

Phone For general discussions or questions

Up to 15 minutes Provide contact number and be available at the appointment time

Live Chat Real time one to one live chat with an adviser

For quick questions

No booking required.

For more information please go to

https://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills

https://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills


Principal Dates

Following is a list of key dates that you should familiarise yourself with.

Event: Session 3

(201890) Session 1 (201930)

Session 2 (201960)

Session 3 (201990)

Session Begins Monday 19 November 18 4 March 19 15 July 19 18 November 19

Deadline for students to add subjects to their enrolment Friday 23 November 18 8 March 19 19 July 19 22 November 19

Census Date Deadline for applications for automatic withdrawal from current session subjects and to apply for leave of absence.

Friday 6 December 18 29 March 19 9 August 19 6 December 19

Re-enrolment notification Reminder for next session For all continuing students (those students already admitted to course programs) to be submitted to the HKU –SPACE Admin contact

4 November 18 22 January 19 3 June 19 4 November 19

Session Ends Friday 8 February 19 7 June 19 18 October 19 7 February 20

Session results available via the internet Friday 1 March 19 12 July 19 15 November 19 1 March 20

Australian Public Holidays – CSU will be closed on these dates and these Public Holidays in future years

Christmas / New Year Close Down Friday, 21 December 18 – Tuesday, 2 January 19

Public Holiday – Australia Day Monday, 28 January 19

Public Holiday - Good Friday Friday, 19 April 19

Public Holiday – Easter Monday Monday, 22 April 19

Public Holiday - Anzac Day Thursday, 25 April 19

Public Holiday - Queen’s Birthday Monday, 10 June 19

Public Holiday – Labour Day Monday, 7 October 19

Christmas / New Year Close Down Wednesday, 25 December 19 – Thursday, 2 January 20

A comprehensive list of Principal Dates for the academic year is located at: http://student.csu.edu.au/study/calendar


Terminology

Following are some of the terms you may come across during your study at CSU:

BIS Bachelor of Information Studies

DE Distance Education

LIS Library and Information Studies

MIS Master of Information Studies

SIS School of Information Studies

A more comprehensive list of terms used at CSU can be found at: http://www.csu.edu.au/about/glossary

Transcripts

Unofficial Academic Transcripts can be viewed online at: https://online.csu.edu.au/Inter/Action?type=B&cmd=trans_menu

ACADEMIC POLICIES

. The basic philosophy of Charles Sturt University is that students are mature individuals capable of assuming some responsibility for management of their study programs. It is, therefore, each student’s responsibility to be acquainted with and comply with relevant academic policies. Basically, the University does not monitor such compliance other than to advise students when they have not followed the appropriate regulations. If you are having difficulties through illness or personal problems you are strongly urged to read these policies and policies in their entirety, especially Academic Progress and Assessment Policies. Some of the more important policies are:

Special Consideration (withdrawal from subjects after census date)

Grade Pending

Leave of Absence

Enrolment Variation

Review of a Final Grade

Exclusion

Student Academic Misconduct Regulations.

If you are still unsure of the procedures to follow use the Student Central Knowledge Base to search for articles on these regulations or contact Student Central directly. The Academic Policies are available online at: https://about.csu.edu.au/our-university/publications-policy/policy.

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Academic Progress

The University requires each student to progress through his or her course at a rate that will enable him or her to complete the course in a specified maximum time.

Section 2: Academic Progress

(14) A student shall have passed at least 50 percent of their subject points for which they have been awarded a substantive grade, in each session of enrolment in their course.

Section 3:

(25) At the completion of each session of their enrolment in a course, a student who has not passed at least 50 percent of their subject points for which they have been awarded a substantive grade in that session will be notified by the Executive Director, Division of Student Administration that he or she is "at risk" of exclusion from the course. An at risk student who fails to pass at least fifty percent of their subject points for which they have been awarded a substantive grade in their next session of enrolment in his or her course shall be excluded from the course. Division of Student Administration shall notify the relevant Course Director or Course Coordinator of all students excluded pursuant to this clause.

The Academic Progress Policies are available online at: https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=250

Academic Advice Website

Information is available on the Academic Advice website which explains the regulations and the application processes for most of the above regulations. Assistance is available to students from the Student Support Appeals Officers on each campus and students are encouraged to consult with their subject coordinators first to discuss their options before applying for any of the above. http://student.csu.edu.au/study/academic-advice

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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Misconduct

Academic misconduct is acting in a way, or attempting to act in a way, or assisting another student to act in a way which could reasonably be expected to defeat the purpose of a learning experience or an item of assessment or an examination. Academic misconduct will normally be evidenced by plagiarism, cheating or collusion. Student Misconduct can result in caution, reprimand, failure in a subject, or exclusion from course.

Avoiding Plagiarism

Charles Sturt University expects that the work of its students and staff will uphold the values of academic honesty and integrity. This Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism can be found at the website below, and is an important resource that will help you understand these values and apply them in practice. All scholarly and professional work involves researching, understanding and building on the work of others. Honesty and integrity demand that we recognise and acknowledge that work. In this guide you will find advice and support to enable you to do this properly and well. Plagiarism is contrary to the values of academic integrity and honesty. The practice of plagiarism within the University could undermine the University's reputation and also that of students and staff who have acted with integrity and honesty. It is important that we all take our share of responsibility for maintaining the best standards and values in the work of our University.

Enrolment Management

Generally, students are pre-enrolled in subjects for their first session of study with those selected by CSU based on subject availability. Enrolment for future sessions, will be done in consultation with HKU SPACE Administrative staff who provide the enrolment listings to CSU.

Students must be enrolled at least one month before the commencement of session, with consideration being given to Hong Kong Public Holidays, to ensure subject materials are available through Interact.

Important Things to Remember when Enrolling

Do not enrol in subjects for which you have been given credit

The enrolment system does not alert us when students are enrolled in a subject that they have been given credit for. Credited subjects sit at the top of your transcript. Please make sure you are not enrolling in a subject that you do not need to do. Do not enrol in subjects with the same title but different code

As subject codes and subject titles can change during the lifetime of a course it is important that you carefully check your academic transcript and the course structure when selecting the subjects you wish to undertake.


Maintaining Your Personal Details

It is the responsibility of all students to maintain their personal details on their student record. These may include contact address (including out of session and mailing addresses), telephone number, family name, etc. You can change your personal details by advising the Administrative Staff at HKU SPACE, who will in turn advise the Coarse Administrative Officer.

Special Consideration

Student Obligations

Students are expected to complete all compulsory assessment tasks, tests and examinations at an acceptable standard and to meet all compulsory assessment deadlines to meet course requirements. Students who suffer misadventure, or are affected by extenuating circumstances, which prevents them from meeting acceptable standards or deadlines, may apply for special consideration.

Students who experience circumstances which adversely affect their studies but which are not such as to be deemed misadventure or extenuating circumstances, are nevertheless advised to inform their subject coordinator or course coordinator of those circumstances as they occur.

When to ask for Special Consideration

Extension of Time to Submit Assessment Tasks

Approved Withdrawal (AW) from Subject After HECS Census Date

Extended Leave of Absence

Extension of Time to Complete a Subject (Grade Pending GP)

Permission to Sit for a Supplementary Examination o Due to Inability to Sit for the Final Examination o Due to Misadventure at an Examination

Details on the Special Consideration Policy and conditions can be found online at: http://www.csu.edu.au/about/policy and https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00298 Please always contact your Subject Co-ordinator first to discuss your options and t seek advice.

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COURSE INFORMATION


BACHELOR OF INFORMATION STUDIES

The course comprises a core of 13subjects (96 points) and 12Elective Subjects comprising any 12 subjects (96 points) chosen from the selection of available subjects. Students commence the course with a three-day residential school.

Core Subjects

The core requires completion of eleven (11) subjects (80 points) comprising one 16-point subject, seven (7) 8 point subjects, two (2) 4 point subjects and one (1) 0 points subject. This is the equivalent of ten (10) 8 point subjects.

INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 pts)

INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 pts)

INF200 Supervision and Management

INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts)

INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery

INF210 Collections

INF211 Information Sources and Services

INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts)

INF218 Providing Access to Information

INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies

INF303 The Information Society

INF305 Engaging with the Information Professions

INF321 Introduction to Research

Elective Subjects

The Elective Subjects available to student will vary from session to session and year to year depending on subject availability.

Key Subjects

Key subjects are those subjects in which repeated failure by a student indicates that he or she is unlikely to master the knowledge and or skills necessary to successfully complete the course. Failure of a key subject means the student is placed “at risk” and made aware that a second failure in it means they may be excluded from the degree.

Key subjects for this articulated course set for students commencing in 201830 are:

INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions INF209 Describing & Analysing Info Resources/Metadata for Resource Discovery INF210 Collections

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Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning

Award: From: Points Credit:

Subjects/Points:

Certificate in Library and Information Management

HKU SPACE

20

1 Core – 4 pts


2 Electives – 16 pts

INF010 Information Studies Credit (16 pts)

Advanced Certificate in Library and Information Management

HKU SPACE

36

1 Core – 4pts


4 Electives – 32pts

INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards

INF010 Information Studies Credits (24 pts)

Diploma in Teacher Librarianship

HKU SPACE

32

1 Core – 8 pts

INF211 Information Sources and Services 3 Electives – 24 pts

INF203 Information Literacy


INF010 Information Studies Credits (8 pts)

Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management

HKU SPACE

104

4 Core – 24 pts


INF208 Professional Placement


INF214 Professional study visit


INF217 Fundamentals of Web Publishing



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Subjects/Points:

Joint Certificate in Librarianship

HK Library Association / HKU SPACE

20

1 Core – 4 pts

INF214 Professional study visit 2 Elective Subjects – 16 pts


Diploma in Library Studies

HK Baptist University

44

3 Core – 20 pts



INF214 Professional study visit 3 Electives – 24 pts



Diploma Program for Library Assistants

Chinese University of Hong Kong

24

3 Elective – 24 pts


Advanced Diploma program in Library Studies


48

1 Core – 8 pts

INF211 Information Sources and Services 5 Elective – 40 pts

INF333 HRM in Information Agencies



Higher Diploma program in Library Studies/Management


104

4 Core – 24 pts


INF208 Professional Placement


INF214 Professional study visit


INF217 Fundamentals of Web Publishing

INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management



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Professional Experience/Practicals/Workplace Learning (WPL)

There are two professional experience components of the BIS course:

(i) INF214 Professional Study Visit; and (ii) INF208 Professional Placement

Each of these subjects are run over two sessions that requires students to enrol in the subject for two consecutive sessions (ie. 201630 and 201660 OR 201660 and 201690). Students only have to do ONE Study Visit and ONE Placement. There is one (1) practical component of the BIS course:

(i) INF305 Engaging with the Information Profession More information on the School’s Professional Experience Program can be found at: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/educat/sis/professional-experience/

(i) INF214 (was INF110) - Professional Study Visit

A study visit consists of visits to a variety of information agencies, including school, public, academic, corporate and special libraries. Study visits are an excellent opportunity to see the information resources and services of a range of libraries and information agencies and to reflect on the diversity and commonalities in the goals of these organisations and the manner in which each works to fulfil these goals. Study visits are designed to demonstrate the diversity of professional practice through observation and discussion in a variety of information agency environments. Study Visits are organised by HKU SPACE.

(ii) INF208 Professional Placement

The professional placement offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a library or information agency by a work placement that would normally be for a period of three weeks. The placement would be at a location of the student’s choice. Such practical experience enables the student to relate theory of librarianship and information management to practice. Placements are organised by HKU SPACE.

(iii) INF305 Engaging with the Information Profession

Students are required to attend and report on a minimum of 30 hours of professional activities (such as conference sessions, seminars, workshops) of value to the development of library and information services professionals. Students will be able to accumulate these hours throughout the duration of their enrolment in the course, not just in the session they enrol in the subject. Students will reflect on their learning through writing about their activities in a report. This should be done as the activities are undertaken and handed in during the session they are enrolled in INF305. They will also complete an additional professional development based assignment during that session. You should enrol in this subject as one of your last subjects once you have completed the 30 hours of attendance. Please refer to your HKU SPACE Handbook for further information and a template to guide in collecting information and preparing your final report.

http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/educat/sis/professional-experience/


Credit for the Professional Placement Receiving credit for the placement subject means that the student who receives it is exempt from the requirement that he or she undertake a placement and is not required to submit the report mentioned above. Bachelor of Information Studies students normally will NOT be granted credit for this subject INF208. However, if you have extensive experience in libraries, and have performed a wide range of duties at a professional level in those libraries, you may apply to the Subject Coordinator for credit for the placement. If you think you have a case, please complete the online Application via the Credit Pathway Manager found on their student portal and submit along with supporting documents.

For each library which forms the basis of your claim for credit, you will need to provide the following data. Please aim to be as clear as possible: applications which do not indicate unambiguously that you have met the requirements will either cause delays or lead to the rejection of your request.

The name of the library;

The address of the library and a phone number through which the chief librarian can be contacted;

The name of the chief librarian or of a senior member of staff whom the chief librarian has delegated to act for him or her in regard to this application;

The length of time you have worked at the library, with a clear indication of whether this has been full-time or part-time. If you have had a mixture of full-time and part-time experience, please indicate clearly the period(s) of time during which you worked full-time, and the period(s) during which you were part-time. In regard to part-time periods, indicate the number of hours worked per week.

The type and level of work experience in the library. Please focus on the nature and level of tasks and duties in which you have primarily been engaged, rather than just stating ‘library assistant’, ‘library officer’, etc.

A CV/Resumé would be an acceptable format to cover the 5 points above.

A signed statement indicating that you wish to apply for credit for the Professional Placement subject on the basis of the work experience described above.

A signed statement at the foot of the description of your experience, in which the chief librarian, or the senior member of staff authorised to act on his or her behalf, certifies that ‘[your name] has had the work experience described herein’.

Note: A student seeking credit should not organise their placement arrangements with HKU SPACE until they have received a response to their credit application. If a request for credit is not successful, the arrangements should be made and forwarded to HKU SPACE, indicating the date and when the student wishes to commence the placement.

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Activities That Have Additional Costs

i. Professional Placement (INF208/INF408)

Students in this course are required to undertake a 15 day full time professional placement to gain experience in a library or information agencies. Students are expected to be available for three weeks at the arranged placement site. This may mean that you have to take holidays or unpaid leave from your place of work to accommodate for the absence. The dates of your placement are flexible and can be set at a time suitable by yourself and your place of work however it must be for a three-week block.

ii. Professional Study Visit (INF214/407) Travel to the study visit each day and perhaps, accommodation away from your home, is an additional cost that you will need to cover.

iii. Textbooks

Some of your subjects will have prescribed textbooks that you will need to purchase. The cost of these vary. You may be able to pick them up second-hand, which will reduce the cost or you may need to purchase them new. You may be able to access some (but not all) through the CSU library to borrow for a limted time. Required textbooks are essential for study.

Please note: this is not a definitive list of costs.


Core Subjects – Abstracts

INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 pts) This course-based residential school introduces undergraduate students to tertiary study, distance education, the discipline of information studies, the structure of the Bachelor of Information Studies course, and to CSU services and online systems. INF111 Introduction to the Information Profession (16 pts) Not available to students who have completed subjects INF100 and INF105 Students are introduced to basic concepts in information studies, to the work of information professionals and the contexts of professional practice, including libraries, archives, records repositories and other information centres and organisations. Cultural, legal, technical, social, and ethical issues currently influencing the functions and operations of professional practice are explored, and information scholarship and research introduced. The subject will orient students to the BIS program and enable them to develop and refine their individual educational and professional objectives. INF200 Supervision and Management (8 pts) Students are introduced to the information agency management environment. Basic management theories and supervision competencies and skills are addressed as a foundation for their application in information agency-related activities. Emphasis is on effective human relations at the supervisory level. INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts) Run over 2 sessions - 30/60 or 60/90 The professional placement offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a library or information agency. Such practical experience enables the student to relate theory of librarianship and information management to practice. More information on this subject is available at: http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/educat/sis/professional-experience/placement/overview INF209 Metadata for resource discovery (8 pts) Not available to students who have completed INF425 or INF116 This subject introduces students to the principles and practices of describing and analysing information resources in information agencies and related contexts. It uses metadata standards to illustrate the basic principles which underlie effective information organisation practice. Examples are drawn from a range of information environments, including but not limited to libraries, and from a variety of information carriers. The organisation of electronic resources is particularly noted. INF210 Collections (8 pts) Not available to students who have completed subjects INF201 or INF435 This subject focuses on the provision of appropriate information resources for organisations and communities, with particular emphasis on the hardcopy and electronic materials required to achieve the goals of libraries, information agencies and related organisations. It will also address the concept of tacit and explicit knowledge collections and the role of institutional repositories. Attention is given to the assessment of needs, selection, acquisition, evaluation, de-selection of resources and consortia, and issues such as policy formulation, budgeting, cooperative resource provision, outsourcing, preservation, electronic publishing and space planning.

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INF211 Information Sources and Services (8 pts) Not available to students who have completed INF106, INF406 or INF202 This subject introduces students to information work in libraries and to the underlying philosophy of reference service. It examines the major information sources and services used and developed by librarians to answer information requests. The concept of search strategies is introduced for both electronic and manual searching. The role and dynamics of reference interviews and their role in the larger reference process is studied. A variety of search strategies is examined and evaluated. INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts) Run over 2 sessions - 30/60 or 60/90 Not available to students who have completed INF118 or INF108 or INF110 Students are exposed to a range of information agencies in order to gain a deeper understanding of the career opportunities available within the profession, and to understand how various information agencies function to service a particular clientele. Students will utilise their e-portfolio to record their learning, knowledge and skill development. More information about this subject can be found on http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/educat/sis/professional-experience/study-visit/guidelines INF218 Providing Access to Information (8) Providing access to information resources across a range of formats and delivery modes is a fundamental component of information work. This subject introduces students to the methods that information professionals typically use to provide access to the information resources they collect and manage. Students learn the basic requirements for creating resource descriptions that can be used to find, identify, select and obtain a range of materials. Subject access by means of a controlled indexing language, as well as a standard classification scheme, is also covered.

INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies (8) This subject introduces a range of web technologies used to manage and publish information in the digital environment. It provides the knowledge and basic skills to create digital content online that will enable students to function effectively as information professionals. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of web design, publishing and its standards, such as security and accessibility, and will use simple tools and techniques to create a website in a real world context. A key aim of the subject is the creation of online content that relates to organisational goals. Students will also learn to design and create informative and engaging content to attract and hold the user’s attention.

INF303 The Information Society (8 pts) Not available to students who have completed subject INF429 This subject examines current issues related to information flow and knowledge creation, including the social impacts of technology and the developing knowledge economy. Social, cultural, legal and ethical aspects of relevant issues are identified and their impact on information work is examined. INF305 Engaging with the Information Profession (8 pts) Not available to students who have completed INF308 Students are required to attend and report on a minimum of 30 hours of professional activities (such as conference sessions, seminars, workshops) of value to the development of information professionals. Students will reflect in writing on their learning through these activities, and also discuss reflections published (e.g. in blogs) by leading information professionals in their particular areas of interest.

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INF321 Introduction to Research (8 pts) This subject discusses the role and value of research in information agencies. It looks at the role of research in evidence-based professional practice, with a focus on the evaluation of research literature and interpretation of research results. This subject introduces research concepts and practices appropriate to professional practice.

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MASTER OF INFORMATION STUDIES

(Graduate Diploma of Information Studies)

Course Structure

The Master of Information Studies comprises a core of nine (9) subjects (64 points) and four (4) elective subjects comprising any four (4) subjects (32 points) chosen from a selection of subjects, totalling 96 points.

Core Subjects

The core comprises seven (7) standard (8 point) subjects and two (2) 4 point subjects. This is the equivalent of eight (8) standard (8 point) subjects. INF404 Foundations for Information Studies INF406 Information Sources and Services INF407 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4 pts) INF408 Professional Placement (PG) (4 pts) INF415 Management of Information Agencies INF425 Metadata for Resource Discovery INF429 The Information Society INF435 Collections INF447 Research in Practice

Upon successful completion of the above subjects, students are eligible to exit the Masters course with the Graduate Diploma of Information Studies (GradDipInfoStud).

Students continuing in the Master of Information Studies are required to complete a further four (4) elective subjects.

Elective Subjects

The Elective Subjects available to students will vary from session to session and year to year depending on subject availability.

Key subjects

Key subjects are those subjects in which repeated failure by a student indicates that he or she is unlikely to master the knowledge and/or skills necessary to successfully complete the course. Failure of a key subject means the student is placed “at risk” and made aware that a second failure of the subject means they may be excluded from the degree.

The Master of Information Studies contains the following key subjects:

INF404 Foundations for Information Studies INF425 Describing & Analysing Info Resources/Metadata for Resource Discovery INF435 Collections

The Graduate Diploma of Information Studies contains the following key subjects:

INF404 Foundations for Information Studies INF425 Describing & Analysing Info Resources/Metadata for Resource Discovery INF435 Collections

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Core Subject Abstracts

INF404 Foundations of the Information Profession (8 pts)

Not available to students who have completed INF405 This subject will provide students with the contextual, professional, scholarly and technological foundations of the body of knowledge underpinning the information disciplines and professions. Professional information settings including libraries, archives, records repositories and other information centres and organizations will be discussed. An introduction to information scholarship and research and current issues in library and information studies practice will follow. The subject will orient students to the MIS program and enable them to develop and refine their individual educational and professional objectives.

INF406 Information Sources and Services (8 pts)

Not available to students who have completed INF106, INF202 or INF211 This subject introduces students to information work in libraries and to the underlying philosophy of reference service. It examines the major information sources and services used and developed by librarians to answer information requests. The concept of search strategies is introduced for both electronic and manual searching. The role and dynamics of reference interviews and their role in the larger reference process is studied. A variety of search strategies is examined and evaluated.

INF407 Professional Study Visit (4 pts) Run over 2 x sessions -30/60 or 60/90

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

INF408 Professional Placement (4 pts) Run over 2 x sessions -30/60 or 60/90

This subject provides students with the opportunity to engage in a range of professional tasks within an information agency for a period of normally three weeks duration. They will gain a deeper understanding of how that type of organisation services its particular clientele, and they will develop their own skills and knowledge within a practical and collegial setting.

INF415 Management of Information Agencies (8 pts)

Core management competencies and skills are addressed as a foundation for their application to information service-related activities. Emphasis is on providing students with a general understanding of management issues they are likely to face in the operations of an information agency.


INF425 /Metadata for Resource Discovery (8 pts)

Not available to students who have completed INF116 or INF209 This subject introduces students to the principles and practices of describing and analysing information resources in information agencies and related contexts. It uses metadata standards to illustrate the basic principles which underlie effective information organisation practice. Examples are drawn from a range of information environments, including but not limited to libraries, and from a variety of information carriers. The organisation of electronic resources is particularly noted.

INF429 The Information Society (8 pts)

Not available to students who have completed INF303 This subject examines current issues related to information flow and knowledge creation, including the social impacts of technology and the developing knowledge economy. Social, cultural, legal and ethical aspects of relevant issues are identified and their impact on information work is examined.

INF435 Collections (8 pts)

Not available to students who have completed INF414, INF201 or INF210 This subject focuses on the provision of appropriate information resources for organisations and communities, with particular emphasis on the hardcopy and electronic materials required to achieve the goals of libraries, information agencies and related organisations. It will also address the concept of tacit and explicit knowledge collections and the role of institutional repositories. Attention is given to the assessment of needs, selection, acquisition, evaluation, deselection of resources and consortia, and issues such as policy formulation, budgeting, cooperative resource provision, outsourcing, preservation, electronic publishing and space planning.

INF447 Research in Practice (8 pts)

Not available to students who have completed INF417 This subject discusses the role and value of research as applied in information agencies. It examines the role of research in professional practice, the major philosophies of research, the components of a research study, and major research methods and techniques. This provides students with the background to evaluate the research literature, interpret research results and implement their own project in practice and/or in future research endeavours.


Early Exit Point

In the event that you may wish to finish your studies without completing the full professional qualification of the Master of Information Studies, there is currently an exit point available: Graduate Diploma in Information Studies.

To be eligible for this qualification, students must complete the core subjects of the Master of Information Studies (64 points) comprising seven (7) standard (8 point) subjects and two (2) 4 point subjects. This is the equivalent of eight (8) standard (8 point) subjects.

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning


Subjects/Points:

Diploma in Teacher Librarianship

HKU SPACE

32

1 Core – 8 pts

1. INF406 Information Sources and Services 3 Electives – 24 pts

2. INF433 Information Literacy 3. INF451 Application of Bibliographic

Standards 4. INF010 Information Studies Credit (8 pts)

Graduate Diploma of Information Studies

CSU

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9 Core – 64 pts

1. INF404 Foundations for Information Studies 2. INF406 Information Sources and Services 3. INF407 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4 pts) 4. INF408 Professional Placement (PG) (4 pts) 5. INF415 Management of Information

Agencies 6. INF425 Describing and Analysing

Information Resources 7. INF429 The Information Society 8. INF435 Collections 9. INF447 Research in Practice

Professional Experience

There are two (2) professional experience components of the MIS course:

(i) INF407 Professional Study Visit; and


Each of these subjects is two session subjects that require you to enrol in the subject for two consecutive sessions (Session 1 and Session 2 or Session 2 and Session 3). You do only have to do ONE Study Visit and ONE Placement.


(i) INF407 Professional Study Visit

A study visit consists of visits to a variety of information agencies, including school, public, academic, corporate and special libraries. Study visits are an excellent opportunity to see the information resources and services of a range of libraries and information agencies and to reflect on the diversity and commonalities in the goals of these organisations and the manner in which each works to fulfil these goals. Study visits are designed to demonstrate the diversity of professional practice through observation and discussion in a variety of information agency environments. Study Visits are organised by HKU SPACE.


The professional placement offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a library or information agency by normally attending a three week placement at a location of their choice. Such practical experience enables the student to relate theory of librarianship and information management to practice. Placements are organised by HKU SPACE,

Credit for the Professional Placement Subject

Receiving credit for the placement subject means that the student who receives it is exempt from the requirement that he or she undertake a placement and is not required to submit the report. Students normally will NOT be granted credit for INF408.

However, if you have extensive experience in libraries, and have performed a wide range of duties at a professional level in those libraries, you may apply to the Subject Coordinator for credit for the placement. If you think you have a case firstly speak to the HKUSpace course co-ordinator then wit advice complete the online Application via the Credit Pathway Manager and submit along with supporting documents.

For each library which forms the basis of your claim for credit, you will need to provide the following data. Please aim to be as clear as possible: applications which do not indicate unambiguously that you have met the requirements will either cause delays or lead to the rejection of your request.

The name of the library;

The address of the library and a phone number through which the chief librarian can be contacted;

The name of the chief librarian or of a senior member of staff whom the chief librarian has delegated to act for him or her in regard to this application;

The length of time you have worked at the library, with a clear indication of whether this has been full-time or part-time. If you have had a mixture of full-time and part-time experience, please indicate clearly the period(s) of time during which you worked full-time, and the period(s) during which your were part-time. In regard to part-time periods, indicate the number of hours worked per week.

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The type and level of work experience in the library. Please focus on the nature and level of tasks and duties in which you have primarily been engaged, rather than just stating ‘library assistant’, ‘library officer’, etc.

A CV/Resumé would be an acceptable format to cover the 5 points above.

A signed statement indicating that you wish to apply for credit for the Professional Placement subject on the basis of the work experience described above.

A signed statement at the foot of the description of your experience, in which the chief librarian, or the senior member of staff authorised to act on his or her behalf, certifies that ‘[your name] has had the work experience described herein’.

Note: A student seeking credit should not organise their placement arrangements with HKU SPACE until they have received a response to their credit application. If a request for credit is not successful, the arrangements should be made and forwarded to HKU SPACE, indicating the date and when the student wishes to commence the placement.

ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE ADDITIONAL COSTS

(iv) Professional Placement (INF408)

Students in this course are required to undertake a three-week full time professional placement to gain experience in a library or information agencies. Students are expected to be available for three weeks at the arranged placement site. This may mean t

Documents

Bachelor of Information Studies Master of Information Studies · 2018. 11. 29. · HKU Space co-ordinator: MS Ling Ling Yu Library and Information Science Subject Group College of