57148 Discovering and Accessing Information
8cpGraduate subject – Information and Knowledge Management – 400 level
Subject coordinator: Gobinda Chowdhury
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.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
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.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00
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: 0.167Access conditions
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