IS40530

This is a professionally-oriented core module aimed at Postgraduate Diploma and MLIS students who wish to pursue a career in library and information work.

This module introduces the information professional to information provision and information services in various contexts, focusing on both the theory and practice behind locating, evaluating, and using resources and developing and delivering information services. Students learn to interview clients, using question negotiation techniques to elicit, identify, and analyse the information needs and wants of individuals and groups, and to respond appropriately with individual assistance and group instruction. In addition, students are introduced to principles of literature searching, collection development and management, and programme creation and evaluation, which further support development of overall information services for communities.

*NOTES:
1. This module is delivered in a compressed format to facilitate the school in spreading assessment deadlines to support student learning.
2. As emerging professionals, students should take note that *full* attendance and participation are required for this module, reflecting future professional workplace participation.
3. Submission of *ALL* assessment for this module is compulsory; any assessment component not attempted will result in an overall failing grade for this module.
4. Because this module is offered in a blended format, students must:
a) commit to continuous active online and offline engagement; and
b) ensure they have access to a computer with functioning audio & webcam set up for effective online participation. For technical assistance, students should contact the IT Services Help Desk.