50726 Digital Libraries and Collections

8cp
Requisite(s): 50490 Information Design for Communicating OR 50300 Communicating the Social OR 50008 Designing for the Web
Professional Strand – Information management – 300 level

This subject focuses on digital information resources and services and virtual collection building and management. Students are introduced to the role and functions of new and emerging technologies associated with the virtual library or digital library environment like electronic journals, electronic repositories and web-based digital information resources and services. Topics covered by this subject include virtual information system coordination and management and principles of collection building and management in electronic environments. Issues related to the development of digital information collections, such as access versus ownership, resourcing and legal issues, are also addressed.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,800.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

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