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Using technology in information organisations (INST0024)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department
Information Studies
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is core and available only to students on the PG Dip/MA Library and Information Studies programme.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This course provides an introduction to basic concepts of computer-based information systems in the context of library and information work. It intends to develop a thorough understanding of information, communication, management, and related technologies as they affect the resources, service delivery, and uses of libraries and other information agencies; their application consistent with technical standards and professional ethics; specifying and assessing such technology-based services; and principles and techniques used to identify and analyse emerging technologies.

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: explain basic computer systems and basic concepts of computing; discuss current technologies used in the library and information professions (including databases, catalogues, discovery layers and other knowledge and information management software); implement current methods in information architecture, UX and accessibility, web design and digitization and relate these to other core and optional modules; compare, assess and evaluate systems for information creation, storage, management and use; create a specification brief for a new catalogue, discovery system or other knowledge database or similar.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
37
Module leader
Dr Andreas Vlachidis
Who to contact for more information
l.keshav@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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