57148 Discovering and Accessing Information

8cp
Graduate subject – Information and Knowledge Management – 400 level

This subject explores the nature, functions and characteristics of a range of resources and collections in diverse settings. It examines the interrelationship between processes and principles of information/knowledge organisation, selection and retrieval practices and information seeking behaviours. Students develop an understanding of the theory and practice of information retrieval and collection management in networked information environments. Students learn to apply client-centred approaches to information retrieval and develop specialised search strategies that enable them to improve client access to electronic and print resources. The subject covers topics such as: Boolean logic, thesauri tools, keyword searching, metadata and mediating relationships. Information retrieval interactions (including interpreting the needs of information seekers, negotiating, question analysis, searching and evaluating retrieval effectiveness) are also examined. These principles are put into practice in specific client contexts in the workshops and assessable tasks.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/57148.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

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.
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