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57135 Digital Libraries and Collections

6cp
Requisite(s): 57136 Web-based Information Design
Graduate subject – Information Management – 400 level – Master of Design (Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building)

This subject focuses on digital information resources and services and virtual collection building and management. The student is 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.

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Spring semester, City campus

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