50489 Exploring Information Resources

8cp
Professional Strand – Information Management – 100 level – Elective

This subject introduces students to the world of information resources, exploring the nature, functions and characteristics of a range of resources and collections in diverse settings. Students develop an understanding of the application of fundamental principles and techniques for identifying, finding, retrieving and evaluating information resources for personal use and for clients. In workshop and assessment tasks, students put core principles of retrieval and information-seeking behaviours into practice. Students learn to identify information requirements (for personal and client use), select appropriate resources and evaluate collections and content.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/50487_50489.pdf

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $832.67
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,760.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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