Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 14 Hours. 14 lectures x 1 hour |
| Practical | 6 Hours. |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 4 Hours. |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | assignment 1: electronic journal review Up to 1,000 words | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | assignment 2: essay approx 3,000 words | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
- consider the implications of the expanding "information society";
- explain the impact of ICT in the provision of information and library services, and the development of the electronic/digital library;
- distinguish the related issues of intellectual freedom and freedom of information;
- seek information using a range of electronic information resources;
- discuss the ethical, legal, and social factors affecting the flow of information;
- list the various procedures that can be followed when selecting and implementing an electronic information service;
- discuss the nature of information flow between a government and its citizens;
- identify areas of "information deprivation"
Aims
Constantly we are being told that ours is an "information age" and that we are living in an "information society", but what exactly do these terms mean? How has society, at local, national, and international level, changed as a result of the advent of computers and the impact of information and communications technology (ICT)? The aim of this module is to discuss these issues and many others; issues which are relevant to us all, not just as members of the information profession, but also as private citizens. It also aims to introduce students to ICT in the operation and delivery of information and library services as well as enabling students to master appropriate information literacy skills.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7