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Undergraduate | CUR-LIS210 | 2021

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Delve further into library and information services. Go digital and explore virtual referencing. Dig into advanced types of subject indexing. Sort through a range of bibliographic devices and understand how they can help you access materials as needed.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
-

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About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. appraise the various bibliographic devices used to provide access to material in a variety of subjects and formats
    2. apply the principles of conducting an effective reference interview in context
    3. apply principles of advanced and specialised forms of subject indexing, including citation indexing
    4. plan and conduct effective subject searches using automated formats
    5. apply principles of user education philosophy and practice in a variety of library settings.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You won't be able to enrol into this subject if you've already successfully completed or currently enrolled in the following subject(s) as they are considered anti-requisites due to the similarity of the content.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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