CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Library and Information Management Education John Mills August 2006

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy

Charles Sturt University Produces over half LIM graduates in Australia Celebrating 30+ Years library and information management education Teaching in Hong Kong since 1990 Flexible education delivery

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy School of Information Studies

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Internationally recognised courses (EG., USA, UK, Australia, Canada) Local content and international perspective Leading edge curriculum Highly qualified, and internationally experienced, staff CSU The Preferred Option

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy CSU The Preferred Option CSU collaborates closely with HKU/SPACE Administratively- Local coordinator Academically- Local Tutors Provides access to resources of two Universities Examinations and practical subjects conducted locally

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy CSU The Preferred Option Online subject forums Mix of online/print subjects Electronic assignment submission Exemptions available for previous relevant study

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Courses Offered Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Bachelor of Applied Science (Library and Information Management)

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Practical Subjects Professional Study Visit Professional Experience Professional Activities (BAppSci only)

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Bachelor of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Library and Information Management Non-Library Academic Major* Practical Subjects *Credit given for prior post-secondary studies

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) STAGE ONE Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Ten Subjects (includes two practical subjects)

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) STAGE TWO Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Four Subjects

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Subject specialities Knowledge management Metadata Information seeking Digital libraries Organising information Information service

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