About the course

This course covers the importance of information in modern society, including the variety of organisations who create, record, store and provide access to it, and the types and diversity of libraries and information centres in a technological age.

This course is available in the following programme(s):

OP5205 Diploma in Information & Library Studies Level 5
OP6208 Diploma in Information & Library Studies Level 6
OP7001 Bachelor of Business
OP7010 Bachelor of Applied Science
OP7020 Bachelor of Arts

What's in the course

• The information phenomenon
• Information providers
• Types of libraries
• Aspects of the information industry.

What students learn

• Define the concepts of information, information science and the information society
• Describe the role of the library and the librarian in society
• Discuss the different types of library and the new challenges facing them with particular reference to the New Zealand context
• Discuss issues, factors and challenges facing libraries and librarians, with particular reference to New Zealand.

Assessment

In-course work 70%
Open book examination 30%

Fees

New Zealand Student Fee    $588.00

Additional Fee Information

What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure.
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email

Other Information

You will require regular access to a personal computer, email and the Internet.