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Course Orientation Booklet 2019

School of Information Studies

CONTENTS

WELCOME ......................................................................................................................... 6

THE FACULTY ................................................................................................................... 8

THE SCHOOL ..................................................................................................................... 9

Programs offered by the School .............................................................................. 9

School of Information Studies at CSU on Social Media ....................................... 10

School Academic Staff .......................................................................................... 11

GENERAL INFORMATION for students .......................................................................... 13

CSU Student Charter ............................................................................................ 13

Getting Started at CSU .......................................................................................... 13

Orientation Websites ............................................................................................. 14

Your Student Portal: Information at your fingertips ............................................... 14

Message Centre .................................................................................................... 16

Interact2 – Your personalised online learning space ............................................ 16

Course Interact Site ............................................................................................... 18

Subject Interact Site............................................................................................... 19

CSU Library ........................................................................................................... 20

English Language Support .................................................................................... 20

CSU Learning Skills Support ................................................................................. 21

Principal Dates ....................................................................................................... 23

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ........................................................................................... 25

Academic Progress ............................................................................................... 25

Academic Advice Website ..................................................................................... 26

Special Consideration............................................................................................ 26

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................... 27

Student Misconduct ............................................................................................... 27

Avoiding Plagiarism ............................................................................................... 27

Maintaining your personal details .......................................................................... 27

Administration ........................................................................................................ 28

Financial Support ................................................................................................... 29

HECS/FEE HELP .................................................................................................. 30

COURSE INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 32

Bachelor of Information Studies ............................................................................ 33

Master of Information Studies ............................................................................... 36

Master of Information Leadership ......................................................................... 40

Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) ....................................................... 41

Master of Education (Knowledge Networks Digital Innovation) .......................... 42

Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Archiving ....................................................... 43

Graduate Certificate in Data Management ........................................................... 43

Professional Experience/Practicals .................................................................................. 44

Scholarships, Grants, Awards And Prizes ........................................................................ 48

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................. 52

IMPORTANT WEB SITES ................................................................................................ 53

QUICK REFERENCE TABLE .......................................................................................... 54

_________________________________________________________________________________ Charles Sturt University Course Induction Booklet 2019 Page I 5

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University. The changing nature of society has brought a growing demand for knowledge and information at work, in education and in leisure. Librarians, archivists, records managers, knowledge managers and many other information professionals play a vital role in facilitating the creation, management and preservation of information and in the development of information literacy. Our graduates provide the necessary link between the information resources, whether physical or digital, and the users of that information. Qualified information professionals play a vital role in facilitating the creation, management and preservation of information and in the development of information literacy.

Our courses are designed to reflect the critical importance of information, education and knowledge management across a wide range of fields and institutions. These courses provide students with an in-depth understanding of the creation, evaluation, collection, organisation, utilisation and dissemination of information.

This booklet contains information vital to you as you commence your studies with us. Please ensure you read it carefully and also regularly check our website, forums and emails for updates to the information provided here.

This Orientation Booklet is designed to provide a broad understanding of the nature of the Course that you will be undertaking over the next few years. The contents are accurate at the time of publication. You will be informed of any relevant revisions or changes during the Course, and will be notified as soon as possible. It is important that you retain this Booklet for your reference as a general guide. There may well be times when you will need to refer to this advice Booklet as you map your

future study program. For any updates you are advised to regularly check your email and the Courses Site associated with your course of study


WELCOME

From the Head of School Professor Philip Hider

Ph: (02) 6933 2522 Email: [email protected]

A warm welcome to the School of Information Studies. You have joined a vibrant and inclusive community of students, teachers, researchers, administrators and practitioner advisors. With more than twenty full-time staff, the School is the only dedicated Library and Information Studies (LIS) School located in an Australian university and is one of the largest LIS schools in the world. It currently has more than 1,900 local and international students, which means that, even though you are studying by distance, you should never feel alone.

Our courses and subjects are all designed specifically for online learning, and provide the flexibility you need to successfully juggle your various commitments. You will be able to interact with your lecturers and fellow students in a range of ways, irrespective of your geographical location. Developed over four decades, our courses enjoy a national and international reputation for excellence and relevance. Their success owes a good deal to the calibre of our teaching and support staff, and to our commitment to educational quality, but, above all, to the enthusiasm, responsiveness and hard work of our students.

All the very best with your studies and future career.


From the Course Directors

Dr Mary Carroll

Bachelor of Information Studies Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Archiving Graduate Certificate in Data Management Master of Information Studies Master of Information Leadership Ph: (02) 6933 4894 Email: [email protected]

Ms Judy O’Connell

Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)

Master of Education (Knowledge Network & Digital Innovation)

Ph: (02) 6933 4084

Email: [email protected]

Welcome to the Charles Sturt University. We are privileged to have you join us in what we hope will be an exciting and fulfilling personal and educational journey. We hope this time will enrich your knowledge and skills and provide you with exceptional opportunities to achieve excellence in your new chosen career pathway. Take advantage of these opportunities, connect to the School of Information Studies community of learners and most importantly enjoy all your time with us. Good luck.

The Role of the Course Director

Course coordination brings the university’s formal systems together with the teaching and delivery of subjects in the closest of relationships with students. In addition to being a manager of academic programs, the Courses Director is a manager of the courses’ reputation and quality; an advocate within the School and Faculty; a steward of its long term development and an important contact with the general community, the professions and industry sector that it serves; and its keenest marketer and promoter, internally and externally. In summary, the Courses’ Director is committed to the course’s success and to student satisfaction with it.

mailto:[email protected]



THE FACULTY

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au

The School of Information Studies is in the Faculty of Arts and Education. The Faculty of Arts and Education is a newly created Faculty at Charles Sturt University. It builds on the strengths of the previous Faculties of Education and Arts and has significant opportunities to realise new learning, research and community engagement synergies.

With over 9000 online and 3000 internal students, the Faculty is an innovator in online and blended learning modes, across its on-campus and online education courses. In the Faculty of Arts and Education our specialities are performing and visual arts, art history, communications, human services, library and information studies, theology, sociology, literature, philosophy, history, Indigenous Australian studies, education, teacher education, Islamic studies and civilisation.

Schools and Centres of the Faculty of Arts and Education

• Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture

• Centre for Islamic Sciences and Civilisation

• School of Communication and Creative Industries

• School of Education

• School of Humanities and Social Sciences

• School of Indigenous Australian Studies

• School of Information Studies

• School of Teacher Education

• School of Theology

http://www.acc-c.org.au/

http://www.csu.edu.au/cisac

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/communication-creative-industries

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/education

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/humss

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/indigenous-aust-studies

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/sis

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/teacher-ed

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/theology


THE SCHOOL

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/sis/home

The School of Information Studies is one of the teaching Schools that make up the Faculty of Arts and Education at Charles Sturt University. It has an overall responsibility for the design and delivery of a suite of courses in information studies and teacher librarianship at Charles Sturt University.

The School is located on the Wagga Wagga campus. The Head of School oversees the running of the School and there is a Courses Director who looks after your specific program. The School’s website can be accessed to keep up-to-date with what is going on at the school

Programs offered by the School

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/sis/courses

Professional Qualifications Bachelor of Information Studies http://www.csu.edu.au/bis

Master of Information Studies http://www.csu.edu.au/mis

Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) http://www.csu.edu.au/TLMaster

Advanced Courses Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Archiving http://www.csu.edu.au/av Graduate Certificate in Data Management http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-data-management

Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) http://www.csu.edu.au/digital Master of Information Leadership http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/master-of-information-leadership

Foundation Courses Graduate Certificate in Information Studies http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-information-studies

Research Doctor of Philosophy http://www.csu.edu.au/phd-education

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/schools/sis/home

http://www.csu.edu.au/bis

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/master-of-information-studies

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/master-of-information-studies

http://www.csu.edu.au/TLMaster

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-audiovisual-archiving#.UpLXT-JgBhE

http://www.csu.edu.au/av

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-data-management

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/master-of-education-knowledge-networks-and-digital-innovation#.UpLXouJgBhE

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/master-of-information-leadership

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-information-studies

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-information-studies

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/doctor-of-philosophy-education#.UpLZS-JgBhE

http://www.csu.edu.au/phd-education


School of Information Studies at CSU on Social Media

Keep in touch with what is happening in the School and in the world of information by following SIS on

Information Studies @SISCSU

And Liking us on Facebook www.facebook.com/SISCSU

Connect on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5013557

http://www.facebook.com/SISCSU

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5013557

http://twitter.com/charlessturtuni

http://www.facebook.com/DistanceEDatCSU


School Academic Staff ADD JANE GARNER

Each subject will have a subject coordinator and some will also have a teaching team of lecturers. You will be advised who your Subject Coordinator is through the Subject Outlines for each subject which are available via the CSU Subject Interact Sites on your student portal at the beginning of each Session.

All lecturers have consultation times which allow you to easily contact them regarding academic and/or administrative matters relating to their particular subjects. Communicating in a timely and open manner is one of the keys to success whilst studying at university. We encourage you to contact your lecturers as needed – we are here to assist you in your learning journey.

Dr Waseem Afzal

Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 2467

E: [email protected]

Mrs Suzanne Pasanai

Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 2120


Ms Tehani Croft

Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 4397


Mr Roy Crotty

Associate Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 2703


Dr Kasey Garrison

Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 2548


Dr Hamid Jamali

Senior Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 2468





School Academic Staff

Dr Mary Anne Kennan

Senior Lecturer

Associate Head of School

Ph: (02) 6933 4893


Dr Ying-Hsang Liu

Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 2171


Dr Jessie Lymn

Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 4038


Dr Yazdan Mansourian

Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 4092


Dr Kim Thompson

Senior Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 2808


Dr George Yi

Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 2416


Dr Asim Qayyum Lecturer

Ph: (02) 6933 2186




http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/educat/sis/images/staff/yi.jpg


GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

CSU Student Charter

The Student Charter (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/student-charter) outlines what students can expect at CSU and what the University expects of students. It aims to help you understand what it means to be a student member of the CSU community and encourages active partnership in all aspects of University life.

Graduate Attributes

CSU Charles Sturt University has developed the following eight-point graduate statement as the outcomes we seek from our graduates. Charles Sturt University aims to produce graduates who are:

1. well-educated in the knowledge and skills of their discipline or profession; 2. effective communicators who have problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking

skills and can work both independently and in teams; 3. work-ready and able to apply discipline expertise in professional practice; 4. able to develop and apply international perspectives in their discipline or profession; 5. able to engage meaningfully with the culture, experiences, histories and

contemporary issues of Indigenous communities; 6. understanding of the responsibilities of global citizenship, value diversity and ethical

practice; 7. understanding of financial, social and environmental sustainability; and 8. able to learn effectively in a range of environments including online.

Opportunities to develop these outcomes will be provided throughout your studies at CSU in line with our commitment to undergraduates.

Commitment to Undergraduates

Through our educational programs CSU commits to ensuring that all our undergraduates have:

1. a supported transition to the first year of study; 2. opportunities to develop skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical

thinking; 3. access to international experiences; 4. opportunities to engage meaningfully with the culture, experiences, histories and

contemporary issues of Indigenous communities; 5. education based in practice; 6. opportunities to gain a firm understanding of ethics; 7. understandings of financial, social and environmental sustainability; and 8. opportunities to develop online proficiency.

Getting Started At CSU

Before you read more about your study, undertake the online orientation session so you are introduced to Charles Sturt University and the services offered to our students.

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/student-charter


Orientation Websites

Studying at university via distance education can be a daunting prospect. To help you orientate yourself with Charles Sturt University, we have created this online orientation website packed with information to help you become familiar with CSU and all the support services available for students. It’s designed to give you everything you need to know as you begin university life and study and will also be helpful as you progress through your first session.

If you haven’t already logged on to our online orientation website: http://student.csu.edu.au/orientation

Make sure you visit soon!

Your Student Portal: Information at your fingertips

Student.csu: answering those everyday questions Student.csu is your personalised portal to the full range of online services and facilities for CSU students and staff. You can move the widgets around so that you can see important information on Your Student Portal.

To access Student.csu go to the student website: http://student.csu.edu.au/ You will need your username and password to access student.csu and all other secure CSU online services.

Use Student.csu to access the following information:

• Your enrolment information

• Your subject material

• Important dates

http://student.csu.edu.au/orientation

http://student.csu.edu.au/





• Administrative forms

• Communication from CSU

• Study Support

• Financial information

• And heaps more...


Message Centre CHECK – THIS MIGHT NOT BE UP TO DATE

The Message Centre is the CSU communications system for sending and tracking official messages or correspondence. http://student.csu.edu.au/home/message-centre

For more information visit the online orientation communication webpage: http://student.csu.edu.au/orientation/

Email communication - Checking your email

• Information from the lecturers will come to you via the subject’s sites as well as via announcements in Interact and email. The university will contact you via your email.

• It is important that you check your email daily during the working week. Make it a habit to clear it at the end of each day.

• If you are using a school email it probably has a limit on the amount of storage space so you will need to clear out your inbox daily. If your inbox is full, it will not accept new emails and you may miss vital information.

Interact2 – Your personalised online learning space

Interact2 is the gateway to online learning and collaboration at CSU. It provides access to learning resources including your Subject Outlines, study modules, messages from lecturers, assessment tasks and more in a personalised and easy-to-navigate online space. You will need to access Interact2 on a regular basis to undertake your studies, so it is important that you familiarise yourself with the learning tool.

How do I access Interact2?

You can access your subject information through student.csu.edu as well as directly through interact2.csu.edu.au

Where can I find more information?

If you would like more information about Interact2, please visit the CSU Interact2 Help and Support page - http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-learning/interact2_help

Interact2 runs off a system called Blackboard. A range of additional help and support relating to Interact2 is also available from these pages:

• Blackboard Video guides – a selection of short videos of common tasks in Blackboard. You can browse the complete set of Blackboard video guides at the Blackboard On-Demand Learning Centre - http://ondemand.blackboard.com/

• Blackboard Help – a mixture of text and video help for students and staff.

CSU2 - Download the mobile App

The CSU2 Mobile app provides a quick and easy way to access CSU information "on the go". Message Centre, Directory contacts, Maps, Events calendar, News, Videos, Photos, Get Help contacts, mHub, Interact2 and Library links are all included in the CSU2 app.

To keep informed of new releases you can follow @CharlesSturtUni on Twitter or connect via the CSU Facebook page. The Student News - Charlie page and Message Centre will also provide regular updates on developments. CSU students and staff can make feature

suggestions via the student.csu feedback page.

http://student.csu.edu.au/home/message-centre

http://student.csu.edu.au/home/message-centre


https://interact2.csu.edu.au/

http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-learning/interact2_help



http://ondemand.blackboard.com/

http://ondemand.blackboard.com/

https://help.blackboard.com/en-us/Learn/9.1_SP_12_and_SP_13/Student

https://help.blackboard.com/en-us/Learn/9.1_SP_12_and_SP_13/Instructor

https://twitter.com/charlessturtuni

http://facebook.com/charlessturtuni

http://charlie.student.csu.edu.au/

http://student.csu.edu.au/home/feedback-formn


CSU2 Mobile - Features

The second release of CSU Mobile includes the following functionality:

• Message Centre – read, review and archive all your student.csu messages. All your Message Centre information is seamlessly kept in sync with the student.csu Message Centre.

• Events – Keep track of important University dates, add selected dates to your device's calendar so you don't miss them.

• Directory – search for CSU Staff contact details, with one-touch call or email functionality from your Smartphone.

• Maps – view major campus locations and services with integrated Smartphone GPS.

• News – Keep up to date with the latest News from CSU's newsroom, including the Vice Chancellor's blog, Library and Student news.

• Videos – Access all of CSU's online videos, including the CSU Library and AVFX YouTube channels.

• Photos – Browse through the large collection of CSU's photo libraries.

• Get Help – Emergency and Service contact details at your fingertips.

• Library – Search for available texts and resources using the CSU Library Primo search.

• Service Access – One location access to mHub, Interact2 (requires Blackboard Learn app) and Library search facilities.

Accessing CSU Mobile

CSU2 Mobile is available on Google Play for Android devices and Apple App store for Apple devices. CSU2 Mobile app is not supported for Windows devices. Blackboard app and Chrome are required for CSU2 app.

Accessing your subject material on your mobile

If you download the Blackboard Learn app you will be able to view your subject material on your mobile device. In the CSU2 app, click on the Interact2 icon to download and access the Blackboard Learn App.


Course Interact Site

You will have access to a course site. This course site is for ALL students in your course both onshore in Australia and offshore internationally and will contain links to general school and course information and announcements and to resources you may use throughout your study. You can access this site from your Interact2 Dashboard or from student.csu.edu.au. Remember to check this site regularly.

This is not your subject interact site.

http://student.csu.edu.au/home


Subject Interact Site

For each subject you are enrolled in, you will have access to a subject site. On this site you will be able to access your subject outline, your subject resources and communicate with your lecturer and fellow students. To access your subject sites, go to student.csu.edu.au and follow the link highlighted by the red arrow:


Subject Outlines

By the first week of every session, for each subject, you will be provided with a Subject Outline which is available online through your subject Interact sites. The subject outline will give you details about the subject, the learning outcomes of the subject, and the assessment items in it, contact details for staff etc. This is an important document, which you should read thoroughly as it is a record of your formal requirements in the subject. You will be able to access it via the left hand side menu on the Subject Interact Site.

Your subject outline is an important reference document as it is an accurate and historical record of the curriculum and scope of your subject. University policies (L6.3 – 1.3.8(f)) require that you retain a copy of the Subject Outline for future use such as for accreditation purposes. Please save a copy of your subject outlines before the end of each session for this purpose. If you need a copy after your access to the interact site has ended, there is a cost of $25 per subject outline for a replacement copy.

CSU Library

The CSU Library Home page (http://student.csu.edu.au/library) is your gateway to the Library, giving you access to the range of services and resources available for your study. Use the InfoSkills modules to become familiar with this invaluable virtual library or explore the Home Page yourself to discover resources such as Online Reference, the Library’s Blog, SmartSearch, and find out how to use your library.

Study Essentials

CSU offers a range of services to students while they study. You should explore our website for further information on such services. As a first step and before you start your study you should visit the Study Essentials page (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials) to learn about study at CSU.

English Language Support

If English is not your first language you may need some assistance with this aspect of your study. English language advisers can assist international students, students whose first language is not English and students who would like to develop their English language skills.

They can help you with: • understanding the requirements of an assignment; • structuring essays and reports and developing logical and consistent arguments; • English expression, sentence structure, grammar and spelling; • learning how to edit your own work; • strategies to expand your vocabulary; • reading and comprehension, pronunciation and slang; • adjusting to the cultural aspects of studying in Australia; and • preparing for oral presentations.

For more information go to: http://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills/english-language-support

Need help with your studies and the online environment?

There are many options available for you to seek support at CSU. A great resource to explore is the Learning Support website: http://student.csu.edu.au/study

http://www.csu.edu.au/acad_sec/academic-manual/docs/l6-3.pdf

http://student.csu.edu.au/library


http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills/english-language-support

http://student.csu.edu.au/study



As a university student it is expected you will develop a range of skills throughout your study and we encourage you to seek the assistance you need to be successful. We strongly advise you to explore these options before you commence study so that you receive all the help and assistance available to you.

CSU Learning Support offers academic learning support to all enrolled students to enable them to acquire or enhance the skills they need to succeed in university studies. During workshop tutorials, drop-in sessions and study centres, or through individual consultations, students are presented with strategies and techniques that will allow them to participate successfully in academic activities.

CSU Learning Skills Support

CSU learning support offers academic learning support to all enrolled students to enable them to acquire or enhance the skills they need to succeed in university studies. Students are presented with strategies and techniques that will allow them to better participate in academic activities. Whether you're studying on campus or by distance education you need to learn how to use CSU's online environment.

CSU’s Learning Skills Advisers can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your

studies, such as: • Understanding and preparing assignments; • Study skills; • Exam preparation; • Time management; • Notetaking; and • Referencing and avoiding plagiarism.

For more information go to http://student.csu.edu.au/study/learning-support

eStudent Support

This service provides helpful information and guidance that you may be looking for to function and learn effectively within the University's online environment.

eStudent Support is available to help you: • Understand how to use Interact and other online learning tools like e-portfolio; • Develop successful study strategies to use in an e-environment; and • Point you in the right direction for further online related support and assistance.

For more information go to: http://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills/estudent-support

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/learning-support

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/estudent-support

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills/estudent-support


How to get support for your study

Type of appointment

How it works Appointment length

How to book

Skype to Skype

If you can’t get to campus but still want a ‘face to face’ discussion you can use Skype

Up to 45 minutes Provide your Skype user name and email assignment draft/question

Email Send through your assignment draft or questions and receive written feedback

Adviser will spend up to 45 minutes and then email feedback

Email a copy of your assignment draft or questions

Phone For general discussions or questions

Up to 15 minutes Provide contact number and be available at the appointment time

Live Chat Real time one to one live chat with an adviser

For quick questions

No booking required.

Skype to Skype, Email and Phone bookings are made through Student Central: http://student.csu.edu.au/support/student-central.

http://student.csu.edu.au/support/student-central


Principal Dates

Following is a list of key dates that you should familiarise yourself with.

Event: Session 1 (201930) Session 2 (201960) Session 3 (201990)

Session Begins Monday 4 March 19 15 July 19 18 November 19

Deadline for students to add subjects to their enrolment Friday 29 March 19

Approval required after 10 March

9 August 19 Approval required after 21 July

6 December 19 Approval required after 24 November

Census Date Deadline for applications for automatic withdrawal from current session subjects and to apply for leave of absence.

Friday 29 March 19 9 August 19 6 December 19

Session Ends Friday 21 June 19 1 November 19

Session results available via the internet Friday 12 July 19 15 November 19

Australian Public Holidays – CSU will be closed on these dates and these Public Holidays in future years

Christmas / New Year Close Down Monday 24 December 18 to Tuesday 2 January 19

Public Holiday – Australia Day Monday 28 January 19

Public Holiday - Good Friday Friday, 19 April 19

Public Holiday – Easter Monday Monday, 22 April 19

Public Holiday - Anzac Day Thursday, 25 April 19

Public Holiday - Queen’s Birthday Monday, 10 June 19

Public Holiday – Labour Day Monday, 7 October 19

Christmas / New Year Close Down Monday 23 December 19 to Thursday 2 January 20 (TBC)

10 march or until census with

A comprehensive list of Principal Dates for the academic year is located at: http://student.csu.edu.au/study/calendar

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Terminology

Following are some of the terms you may come across during your study at CSU:

BIS Bachelor of Information Studies

DE Distance Education

LIS Library and Information Studies

MIS Master of Information Studies

SIS School of Information Studies

TL Teacher Librarianship

KNDI Knowledge Networks & Digital Innovation

To identify semester or session the following format is used by the School of Information Studies

30 = Session 1 –March-June

60 = Session 2 –July-October

90 = Session 3 –November-February

For 2019 our sessions are identified as 201930; 201960 and 201990

A more comprehensive list of terms used at CSU can be found at: http://www.csu.edu.au/about/glossary

Transcripts

Unofficial Academic Transcripts can be viewed online at: https://online.csu.edu.au/Inter/Action?type=B&cmd=trans_menu

http://www.csu.edu.au/about/glossary

https://online.csu.edu.au/Inter/Action?type=B&cmd=trans_menu


ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

http://www.csu.edu.au/acad_sec/academic-manual/icontm.htm CSU’s philosophy is that students are mature individuals capable of assuming some responsibility for the management of their study programs. It is, therefore, each student’s responsibility to be acquainted with and comply with relevant academic regulations. The University does not monitor such compliance other than to advise students when they have not followed the appropriate regulations. If you are having difficulties through illness or personal problems you are strongly urged to read these regulations and policies in their entirety, especially Academic Progress and Assessment Regulations. Some of the more important regulations are:

• Special Consideration (withdrawal from subjects after census date);

• Grade Pending;

• Leave of Absence;

• Enrolment Variation;

• Review of a Final Grade;

• Exclusion; and

• Student Academic Misconduct Regulations.

If you are still unsure of the procedures to follow use the Student Central Knowledge Base to search for articles on these regulations or contact Student Central directly. The Academic Regulations are available online at: www.csu.edu.au/acad_sec/regulations.htm and the Administration Manual is available at: www.csu.edu.au/adminman/stu/student.htm

Academic Progress

The University requires each student to progress through his or her course at a rate that will enable him or her to complete the course in a specified maximum time.

Students’ academic progress is reviewed under the following calculation:

• Students must pass at least 50% of their subject points in any session of enrolment. Such students will continue normally through their course, subject to meeting the requirements of other regulations.

• Should students not meet this minimum requirement, the following steps are involved:

- students who do not pass 50% of their enrolled subject points in a session of study will be identified as “At Risk” and notified accordingly, along with links to support services within CSU;

- at risk students who, in their next session of enrolment pass at least 50% of their subject points, will be deemed to be progressing satisfactorily and the “At Risk” status will be removed; or

- at risk students who do not pass 50% of their enrolled subject points in their next session of enrolment will be identified for exclusion and notified accordingly.

http://www.csu.edu.au/acad_sec/academic-manual/icontm.htm

http://www.csu.edu.au/acad_sec/regulations.htm

http://www.csu.edu.au/adminman/stu/student.htm


Academic Advice Website

Information is available on the Academic Advice website which explains the regulations and the application processes for most of the above regulations. Assistance is available to students from the Student Support Appeals Officers on each campus and students are encouraged to consult with their subject coordinators first to discuss their options before applying for any of the above. http://student.csu.edu.au/study/academic-advice

Special Consideration

Student Obligations

Students are expected to complete all compulsory assessment tasks, tests and examinations at an acceptable standard and to meet all compulsory assessment deadlines to meet course requirements. Students who suffer misadventure or are affected by extenuating circumstances which prevents them from meeting acceptable standards or deadlines, may apply for special consideration.

Students who experience circumstances which adversely affect their studies but which are not such as to be deemed misadventure or extenuating circumstances, are nevertheless advised to inform their subject coordinator or course coordinator of those circumstances as they occur.

When to ask for Special Consideration

• Extension of time to submit assessment tasks

• Approved Withdrawal (AW) from subject after HECS Census Date

• Extended leave of absence

• Extension of time to complete a subject (Grade Pending GP) Details on the Special Consideration Regulations and conditions can be found online at: http://www.csu.edu.au/about/policy and https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00298 Please always contact your Subject Co-ordinator first to discuss your options and seek advice.

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/academic-advice

http://www.csu.edu.au/about/policy

https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00298


STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Misconduct

Academic misconduct is acting in a way, or attempting to act in a way, or assisting another student to act in a way which could reasonably be expected to defeat the purpose of a learning experience or an item of assessment or an examination. Academic misconduct will normally be evidenced by plagiarism, cheating or collusion. Student Misconduct can result in caution, reprimand, failure in a subject, or exclusion from a course.

Avoiding Plagiarism

CSU expects that the work of its students and staff will uphold the values of academic honesty and integrity. The Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism can be found at the website below, and is an important resource that will help you understand these values and apply them in practice.

All scholarly and professional work involves researching, understanding and building on the work of others. Honesty and integrity demand that we recognise and acknowledge that work. In this guide you will find advice and support to enable you to do this properly and well.

Plagiarism is contrary to the values of academic integrity and honesty. The practice of plagiarism undermines the University's reputation and also that of students and staff who have acted with integrity and honesty. It is important that we all take our share of responsibility for maintaining the best standards and values in the work of our University.

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/plagiarism

Maintaining your personal details

It is the responsibility of all students to maintain their personal details on their student record. http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/personal

These may include contact address (including out of session and mailing addresses), telephone number, family name, etc. You can change your personal details at the Online Administration site.

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/enrolment/student-admin-online

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/plagiarism

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/personal

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/personal




Administration

If you have not done so before, visit the Student Admin Online page and click on the online tutorial videos at the bottom of the page which explain how to use the online system.http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/enrolment/student-admin-online

If you are already familiar with the online system, click on Launch Admin Online; confirm your password and press continue. The main menu will be displayed. It has different sections, such as, Enrol, Add or Delete Subjects, Apply for Leave, Contact Details. http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/enrolment/student-admin-online

This website will help you with:

• How to see your current enrolment

• Key Dates for the current year’s Enrolment

• What subjects should be there or should you add

• How to add subjects to your enrolment o Adding or Deleting Subject to your Enrolment (6 page document with

step by step instructions)

o Using Admin Online (10 page document with step by step instructions)

• How to delete subjects from your enrolment

Managing your Online Enrolment

Generally students are pre enrolled in subjects for their first session of study by Student Administration. Students will be required to complete their enrolment in subjects after their first session using the Online Administration.

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration



https://online.csu.edu.au/Inter/Action?type=B&cmd=Check_PIN&system=Enrolment_Menu




If you have received credit for the core subjects in this course, you will need to enrol yourself in elective subject/s in first session. You should consult with their Course Admin Officer for advice about which electives you should enrol in if you are unclear. Find out more http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/enrolment/enrolment-information

Each student is responsible for their enrolment each year. In most courses for the first session of your study with CSU, the University will endeavour to list the recommended subjects in your letter of offer. However, you will need to check and confirm your enrolment is correct and complete it for a full year of study ie that the subjects are correct and that any prerequisite study requirements have been met. Students can find information on how the manage their enrolment on the site below.

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/enrolment/enrolment-information

The deadline for adding subjects to your enrolment is the Friday of the first week of session. Subjects can be deleted from your enrolment up until HECS census date without penalty. This can be done through Student Admin Online.

Important things to remember when enrolling The CSU Academic Regulations state that: ‘Students are responsible for ensuring that they are correctly enrolled each session and that the subjects must be entered correctly by subject code, and must be part of the course in which the student is enrolled.”.

Do not enrol in subjects for which you have been given credit

Our enrolment system will not alert you when you enrol in a subject for which you have been given credit. Credited subjects sit at the top of your transcript. Make sure you are not enrolling in a subject that you do not need to do.

Do not enrol in subjects with the same title but different code

As subject codes and subject titles can change during the lifetime of a course it is important that you carefully check your academic transcript and the course structure when selecting the subjects you wish to undertake. Some subjects within the School of Information Studies have the same title but a different subject code. You must enrol in the correct code and title. Full-Time or Part-Time Progression

The majority of students will study this course on a part-time basis, that is, 2 eight credit point subjects per session. Students planning to complete the course on a full-time basis need to gain the approval of the Course Director, Dr Mary Carroll. You should email Mary on [email protected] to request this approval. Generally full-time students complete twice the load - four subjects per semester.

Financial Support

For many students, worrying about money can become a major distraction from studies, and can even lead to the decision to withdraw. The good news is, armed with the right information, skills and support; you can take control of your finances and achieve your goals at university. Information on the types of support available can be found online at: http://student.csu.edu.au/support/financial-support






http://student.csu.edu.au/support/financial-support


HECS/FEE HELP

HECS-HELP refers to the Higher Education Contribution Scheme and is for non fee paying Commonwealth supported students, while FEE-HELP is for fee paying non Commonwealth supported students. For each subject you will be charged HECS which you can either pay upfront at a discount, or you can defer it and pay it later (your liability will be recorded and provided to the Australian Tax Office for later calculation in your annual Income Tax return).You can visit the Australian Government Study Assist site at http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/

HELP Paying My Fees If you are studying at university or at an approved private higher education provider you will be offered either a Commonwealth supported place or a fee paying place. If you are studying at an approved VET provider you will be enrolled as either a state subsidised student or fee paying student. A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is substantially subsidised by the Australian Government so that students are only required to pay ‘student contribution’ amounts for their units of study. The Government administers five HELP loans schemes to assist students with the cost of their tuition. The right loan for you will depend on your circumstances, eligibility and where you want to study. HECS-HELP is a loan program to help eligible Commonwealth supported students to pay their student contribution amounts. Before 2005, this was known as ‘HECS’. FEE-HELP is a loan program to help eligible fee paying students to pay their tuition fees. SA-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay for all or part of their student services and amenities fee. OS-HELP is a loan program to help eligible undergraduate Commonwealth supported students to pay their overseas study expenses. Relevant deadlines apply for a HELP loan for study. CHANGING HECS OPTIONS You can change your HECS/SA-HELP/FEE-HELP options as often as you like. As long as you submit the request prior to census date, it will take effect for the current session. If the request is not lodged until after the census date the change will not be effective until the next session. Check the Principal Dates at: http://www.csu.edu.au/about/important-dates To change your HECS payment option complete another Request for Commonwealth Assistance Form: https://banssb.csu.edu.au/ssb/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=ECAF_MENU SA-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay for all or part of their Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). To change your SA-HELP option from deferred to upfront payments you will need to email your request to [email protected] including your name, student number and which option you wish to change.

Where you have ticked the Upfront HECS/FEE-HELP payment option but now cannot afford it.

• If you have provided your Tax File Number (TFN) when you applied for your HECS and now cannot afford to pay your entire student contribution or fee upfront to the University, your debt will automatically roll over to Safety Net Status if you fail to make the required HECS payment by the census date

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/


http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/csps/pages/commonwealth-supported-places

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/hecs-help/pages/hecs-help-welcome

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/fee-help/pages/fee-help-

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/sa-help/pages/sa-help

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/os-help_overseas_study/pages/os-help-loans-and-study-overseas

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/pages/relevant-deadlines

http://www.csu.edu.au/about/important-dates

https://banssb.csu.edu.au/ssb/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=ECAF_MENU

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/sa-help/pages/sa-help



when invoiced. Safety Net Status means your HECS will be forwarded to the Australian Taxation Office to become part of their debt retrieval system. You do not need to complete another form. You will still have the option to pay up front for future sessions. If you want to permanently defer your HECS payments, you will need to submit another Request for Commonwealth Assistance form, selecting deferred as your payment option.

• If you have not provided a TFN on or before census date, and do not pay your entire student contribution (HECS) upfront your provider must cancel your enrolment as a Commonwealth supported student. Your provider does not have any discretion to accept upfront payments after the census date.

SA-HELP - Fail to Pay SSAF If you have not filled in an SA-HELP form to defer your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and fail to pay it by census date, your enrolment will not be cancelled but you will have a financial hold placed on your account and will not be able to view your grades if the debt is under $100 and if it is over $100 you will also not be able to enrol in future sessions until this debt is cleared.

Where you have deferred your payments and now wish to pay upfront? If you previously chose to obtain a HECS-HELP/ SA-HELP loan for your entire student contribution, but now wish to make an upfront payment, there is no need to fill out another form. Simply make the payment to your provider on or before the census date. As the amount owing will not appear on your financial statement, you will need the following biller codes when making a payment: 4044 - HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP tuition only payments 4051 - SA-HELP payments


C O U R S E I N F O R M A T I O N


BACHELOR OF INFORMATION STUDIES


The course comprises a core of 13 subjects (96 points) and 12 Elective Subjects comprising any 12 subjects (96 points) chosen from those listed in the Specialisations. Students commence the course with a three-day residential school.

Core Subjects

The core requires completion of thirteen (13) subjects (96 points) comprising one 16-point subject, nine (9) 8 point subjects, two (2) 4 point subjects and one (1) 0 points subject. This is the equivalent of twelve (12) 8 point subjects.

INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 pts)

INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 pts)

INF200 Supervision and Management

INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts)

INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery

INF210 Collections

INF211 Information Sources and Services

INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts)

INF218 Providing Access to Information

INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies

INF303 The Information Society

INF305 Engaging with the Information Professions

INF321 Introduction to Research

Specialisations

Students have the option to complete a specialisation in one of the following areas and graduate with a Bachelor of Information Studies (specialisation), or complete subjects chosen from any of the specialisations in order to graduate with a general BIS degree.

Bachelor of Information Studies (Librarianship)

The course comprises the core of 13 subjects (80 points), 8 subjects (64 points) chosen from the following list of Librarianship Specialisation subjects, plus 4 (32 points) unrestricted electives chosen from any of the elective subjects.

INF203 Information Literacy

INF206 Social Networking for Information Professionals

INF212 Online Reference Services

INF310 Marketing of Libraries and Information Agencies

INF318 Community Histories

INF319 Preservation of Information Resources

INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies

INF332 Community Outreach

INF333 Human Resource Management in Information Agencies

INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management


http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/subjects/INF109.html
























INF431 Preservation of Audiovisual Materials

INF443 Digital Preservation

INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access

INF452 Information Services Around the World

INF457 Information Retrieval Systems and Practice

INF464 Foundations in Training for the Information and Cultural Workplace

ART317 Art and Books

Bachelor of Information Studies (Information and Knowledge Management)

The course comprises the core of 13 subjects (80 points), 8 subjects (64 points) chosen from the following list of Information and Knowledge Management Specialisation subjects, plus 4 (32 points) unrestricted electives chosen from any of the elective subjects.


INF458 Knowledge Management Strategies and Process

Plus at least six subjects (48 points) chosen from the following list:




INF449 Research Data Management

INF456 Introduction to Information Architecture


INF459 Web Usability

ITC211 Systems Analysis

Bachelor of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management)

The course comprises the core of 13 subjects (80 points), 8 subjects (64 points) chosen from the following list of Records and Archives Management Specialisation subjects, plus 4 (32 points) unrestricted electives chosen from any of the elective subjects.

INF335 Records, Archives and Society

INF338 Records and Archives Practice

INF317 Organisational and Personal Records

Plus at least five subjects (40 points) chosen from the following list:






INF430 Audiovisual Archiving


INF432 Audiovisual Archiving 2







http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/subjects/ART317.html










http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/subjects/ITC211.html















Professional Experience/Practicals/Workplace Learning (WPL)

There are two professional experience components of the BIS course:

(i) INF214 Professional Study Visit; and (ii) INF208 Professional Placement

Each of these subjects are run over two sessions that requires students to enrol in the subject for two consecutive sessions (ie. 201930 and 201960 OR 201960 and 201990). Students only have to do ONE Study Visit and ONE Placement. There is one (1) practical component of the BIS course:

(i) INF305 Engaging with the Information Profession

Early Exit Point

Associate Degree in Information Studies

The Associate Degree course requires completion of 16 subjects (128 points), eight (64 points) of which must be drawn from the Bachelor of Information Studies Core and eight (64 points) of which can be taken from either the Core, or the Specialisations, or the Restricted Electives set.

Key Subjects Key subjects for this articulated course set are: INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions

INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery

INF210 Collections







MASTER OF INFORMATION STUDIES

http://www.csu.edu.au/mis

Students must complete 96 points comprising a core of nine (9) subjects (a total of 64 points) and four (4) subjects (32 points) chosen from those listed in the Specialisations.

Core Subjects

The core comprises seven (7) standard (8 point) subjects and two (2) 4 point subjects. This is the equivalent of eight (8) standard (8 point) subjects.

INF404 Foundations for Information Studies


INF407 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4 pts)

INF408 Professional Placement (PG) (4 pts)

INF415 Management of Information Agencies

INF425 Metadata and Resource Discovery


INF435 Collections

INF447 Research in Practice

Upon successful completion of the above subjects, students are eligible to exit the Masters course with the Graduate Diploma of Information Studies (GradDipInfoStud).

Continuing Study

Students continuing in the Master of Information Studies are required to complete a further four (4) elective subjects.

Students have the option to complete a general Master of Information Studies degree or specialise in one of the following areas and graduate with a Master of Information Studies (specialisation).

Master of Information Studies Students will be required to successfully complete any four (4) elective subjects listed in the course. If you don’t wish to specialise, you select 4 of any of the electives listed below.

Master of Information Studies (Children's Librarianship) Students will be required to successfully complete the following three (3) subjects:

INF505 Library Services for Children and Youth

INF516 Leadership in Library Services to Children and Youth

INF521 Literature and Other Resources for Children and Youth

Plus one (1) of the following subjects: ETL402 Literature Across the Curriculum



INF533 Literature in Digital Environments

INF541 Game Based Learning













http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/subjects/ETL402.html






Master of Information Studies (Data Management) Students are required to successfully complete the following three (3) subjects:

INF461 An Intro to Data Management: Governance, Standards & Ethics

INF462 Data Curation

INF463 Introduction to Data Tools and Analytics

Plus one (1) of the following subjects: INF449 Research Data Management


Master of Information Studies (Information Architecture) Students are required to successfully complete the following three (3) subjects:

INF456 Information Architecture for the Web


INF459 Web Usability

Plus one (1) of the following subjects:

INF446 Web Publishing for Organisations



ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG

Master of Information Studies (Information and Knowledge Management) Students are required to successfully complete the following two (2) subjects:


INF458 Knowledge Management Strategies and Process

Plus two (2) of the following subjects: INF443 Digital Preservation




Master of Information Studies (Leadership) Students are required to successfully complete the following four (4) subjects:



INF515 Strategic Management


Master of Information Studies (Librarianship) Students will be required to successfully complete four (4) of the following subjects:

INF409 Online Reference Services


INF433 Information Literacy


INF446 Web Publishing for Organisations


INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access

INF452 Information Services Around the World












http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/subjects/ITC540.html




















INF464 Foundations in Training for the Information and Cultural Workplace

INF505 Library Services for Children and Youth







INF536 Designing Spaces for Learning


Master of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management) Students are required to successfully complete the following three (3) subjects:

INF527 Records, Archives and Society

INF528 Records and Archives Practice


Plus one (1) of the following subjects: INF430 Audiovisual Archiving


INF432 Audiovisual Archiving 2





Professional Experience

There are two (2) professional experience components of the MIS course:

(i) INF407 Professional Study Visit; and

(ii) INF408 Professional Placement

Each of these subjects is two session subjects that require you to enrol in the subject for two consecutive sessions (Session 1 and Session 2 or Session 2 and Session 3). You do only have to do ONE Study Visit and ONE Placement.

http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/handbook19/subjects/INF464.html





















Early Exit Points Graduate Diploma of Information Studies Students must complete the core of the Master of Information Studies (64 points) comprising seven (7) standard (8 point) subjects and two (2) 4 point subjects. This is the equivalent of eight (8) standard (8 point) subjects.



INF407 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4 pts)

INF408 Professional Placement (PG) (4 pts)

INF415 Management of Information Agencies



INF435 Collections

INF447 Research in Practice

Graduate Certificate in Information Studies Students must complete INF404 Foundations of Information Studies (8pts) plus 24 points comprising any three (3) standard (8 point) subjects chosen from the Master of Information Studies.

Key Subjects The Master of Information Studies contains the following key subjects from 201830:



INF435 Collections

The Graduate Diploma of Information Studies contains the following key subjects from 201830:



INF435 Collections

The Graduate Certificate in Information Studies contains the following key subject from 201830:




















MASTER OF INFORMATION LEADERSHIP


This course requires completion of sixty-four (64) points comprising of seven (7) subjects.

INF546 Information Organisations: From Management to Leadership


INF515 Strategic Management


INF547 Leading Change in Diverse Information Contexts

INF548 Information for Organisational Intelligence

INF549 Applying Leadership in Information Organisations (16 pts)

Key Subjects The following subject is a key subject for the Master of Information Leadership effective from 201830:

INF546 Information Organisations: From Management to Leadership

Early Exit Points Graduate Certificate in Information Leadership This course requires completion of thirty-two (32) points comprising of INF546 Information Organisations: From Management to Leadership and any three (3) eight (8) point subjects chosen from the Master of Information Leadership.












MASTER OF EDUCATION (TEACHER LIBRARIANSHIP)


The course requires completion of 64 points comprising six (6) core subjects and two (2) elective subjects.

Core subjects

ETL401 Introduction to Teacher Librarianship

ETL503 Resourcing the Curriculum

ETL504 Teacher Librarian as Leader

ETL505 Describing and Analysing Education Resources

EER500 Introduction to Educational Research

ETL507 Professional Experience and Portfolio

Restricted elective subjects Students are required to successfully complete two (2) of the following elective subjects:

ETL402 Literature Across the Curriculum

ETL501 The Dynamic Information Environment

ETL523 Digital Citizenship in Schools




INF533 Literature in Digital Environments

Key Subjects The following subject is a key subject for the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) effective from 201830:







http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/subjects/EER500.html











MASTER OF EDUCATION (KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS & DIGITAL INNOVATION)

http://www.csu.edu.au/digital

This course requires completion of sixty-four (64) points comprising two (2) core subjects and six (6) elective subjects.

Core Subjects

INF530 Concepts and Practices for a Digital Age INF537 Digital Futures Colloquium

Restricted Elective Subjects Students are required to successfully complete six (6) of the following elective subjects:

EEB504 Data Informed Practice EER500 Introduction to Educational Research ETL402 Literature in Education ETL523 Digital Citizenship in Schools INF443 Digital Preservation INF461 Introduction to Data Management: Governance, Standards & Ethics INF506 Social Networking for Information Professionals INF532 Knowledge Networking for Educators INF533 Literature in Digital Environments INF536 Designing Spaces for Learning INF546 Information Organisations: From Management to Leadership


Restricted Elective subjects available where students possess a generalised library or information studies discipline qualification (Australian Library and Information Association accredited or equivalent)


ETL504 Teacher Librarian as Leader

Key Subjects The following subject is a key subject for the Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) effective from 201830: INF530 Concepts and Practices for a Digital Age

Early Exit Points Graduate Certificate (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) The course requires completion of thirty-two (32) points comprising of one (1) core - INF530 Concepts and Practices for a Digital Age - and three (3) elective subjects chosen from the Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation).

http://www.csu.edu.au/digital



http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/subjects/EEB504.html

http://www.csu.edu.au/handbook/subjects/EER500.html
















GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVING


This course requires completion of four core subjects (32 points):

INF430 Audiovisual Archiving INF432 Audiovisual Archiving 2 INF431 Preservation of Audiovisual Materials INF443 Digital Preservation

Key Subjects The following subject is a key subject for the Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Archiving effective from 201830:

INF430 Audiovisual Archiving

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DATA MANAGEMENT

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-data-management

This course requires completion of thirty-two (32) points comprising of four (4) subjects.

Students are required to successfully complete the following three (3) core subjects:

INF461 An Intro to Data Management: Governance, Standards and Ethics INF462 Data Curation INF463 Introduction to Data Tools and Analytics

Plus one (1) of the following elective subjects:

INF449 Research Data Management INF522 Project Management in Information Agencies

Key Subjects The following subject is a key subject for the Graduate Certificate in Data Management effective 201830:

INF461 An Introduction to Data Management: Governance, Standards and Ethics














PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/PRACTICALS

http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/educat/sis/professional-experience/

The following courses have a compulsory professional experience/practical component

Bachelor of Information Studies

INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts) 4 day Study Visit INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts) 15 day placement INF305 Engaging with the Information Professions 30 hours PD

Master of Information Studies

INF407 Professional Study Visit (PG) (4 pts) 4 day Study Visit INF408 Professional Placement (PG) (4 pts) 15 day placement

Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)

ETL507 Professional Experience and Portfolio 4 day Study Visit 10 Day Placement Reflective Portfolio Each of these subjects are run over two sessions that requires students to enrol in the subject for two consecutive sessions in the one calendar year (ie. 201930 and 201960 OR 201960 and 201990). Students only have to do ONE Study Visit and ONE Placement.

Professional Study Visit

A study visit consists of visits to a variety of information agencies, including school, public, academic, corporate and special libraries. Study visits are an excellent opportunity to see the information resources and services of a range of libraries and information agencies and to reflect on the diversity and commonalities in the goals of these organisations and the manner in which each works to fulfil these goals. Study visits are designed to demonstrate the diversity of professional practice through observation and discussion in a variety of information agency environments.

Each year the School develops a schedule of study visits so students can select which one they would like to attend. Some are in school holidays and some are outside this period. For this year’s schedule, please see:

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/sis/professional-experience/study-visit/registration To see what a Study Visit program looks like, please see previous programs at:

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/sis/professional-experience/study-visit/previous-programs

Professional Placement

The professional placement offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a library or information agency by a work placement that would normally be for a period of 15 days for BIS and MIS students and 10 days for TLs. The placement can be at a location of the student’s choice. Such practical experience enables the student to relate theory of librarianship and information management to practice.

http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/educat/sis/professional-experience/







http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/sis/professional-experience/study-visit/registration

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/sis/professional-experience/study-visit/previous-programs


Timeframe The professional placement may begin at the time most convenient to the student and the host, but must encompass the minimum requirement of 15 or 10 days full-time duration. Students are expected to work the same allocated hours as full-time staff members while on placement. In order to maximize a student's learning experience, it is highly recommended that students complete their placement in one block of time. This will give students an opportunity to be fully engaged in their experience of professional library practice. It is not the School's intention to be rigid and if necessary each student can discuss options with their subject coordinator to find the optimum learning experience, accommodate their individual needs, and the needs of their preferred placement library. When the placement is completed on an equivalent part-time basis it should take no longer than twice the usual time to complete.

INF305 Engaging with the Information Profession

Students are required to attend and report on a minimum of 30 hours of professional activities (such as conference sessions, seminars, workshops) of value to the development of library and information services professionals. Students will be able to accumulate these hours throughout the duration of their enrolment in the course, not just in the session they enrol in the subject. Students will reflect on their learning through writing about their activities in a report. This should be done as the activities are undertaken and handed in during the session they are enrolled in INF305. They will also complete an additional professional development based assignment during that session. You should enrol in this subject as one of your last subjects once you have completed the 30 hours of attendance. More information is included in the INF305 Handbook: http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/sis/professional-experience/inf-305

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/sis/professional-experience/inf-305


Credit for the Professional Placement

If you have extensive experience in libraries, and have performed a wide range of duties at a professional level as a Librarian in those libraries, you may apply for credit for the placement. If you think you have a case, please submit a Credit Petition via the Credit and Pathways Planner portal: https://student.csu.edu.au/administration/enrolment/credit-and-pathway-planner

For each library which forms the basis of your claim for credit, you will need to provide the following evidence. Please aim to be as clear as possible: applications which fail to indicate that you have met the requirements will either cause delays or lead to the rejection of your request.

• The name of the library;

• The address of the library and a phone number through which the chief librarian can be contacted;

• The name of the chief librarian or of a senior member of staff whom the chief librarian has delegated to act for him or her in regard to this application;

• The length of time you have worked at the library, with a clear indication of whether this has been full-time or part-time. If you have had a mixture of full-time and part-time experience, please indicate clearly the period(s) of time during which you worked full-time, and the period(s) during which you were part-time. In regard to part-time periods, indicate the number of hours worked per week.

• The type and level of work experience in the library. Please focus on the nature and level of tasks and duties in which you have primarily been engaged, rather than just stating ‘library assistant’, ‘library officer’, etc.

• A CV/Resumé would be an acceptable format to cover the 5 points above.

• A signed statement indicating that you wish to apply for credit for the Professional Placement subject on the basis of the work experience described above.

• A signed statement at the foot of the description of your experience, in which the chief librarian, or the senior member of staff authorised to act on his or her behalf, certifies that ‘[your name] has had the work experience described herein’.

Need help? Please see our step by step guide: Using the Credit and Pathways Planner https://student.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2803053/Using-the-Credit-and-Pathway-Planner.pdf

https://student.csu.edu.au/administration/enrolment/credit-and-pathway-planner

https://student.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/2803053/Using-the-Credit-and-Pathway-Planner.pdf




PARTNERSHIPS AND ACCREDITING BODIES

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

ALIA is the main professional association for the Australian library and information services sector. It seeks to empower the profession in the development, promotion and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through leadership, advocacy and mutual support. ALIA and CSU work together to assure the quality and relevance of CSU's accredited programs.

Australian Society of Archivists (ASA)

The ASA is the peak professional body for archivists in Australia. It advocates for archivists and archives and supports the profession through its branches and special interest groups. It encourages professional communication through social media and its scholarly journal, Archives and Manuscripts. The ASA has accredited CSU’s undergraduate and postgraduate records and archives management specialisations

Australian School Library Association (ASLA)

ASLA is the national body for the field of teacher librarianship and school library resource services. Several of the School’s staff work closely with ALSA to advocate for the interests of teacher librarianship in Australia.

Consortium of iSchools Asia Pacific (CISAP)

The School is a member of CISAP. Information Schools (iSchools) are essentially a concept and a movement that has emerged to shape and foster a multidisciplinary approach to the study of 'Information'.

These iSchools have taken different routes from different disciplinary origins, primarily Library and Information Science, Information and Computer Technology, Media and Communication, Archives and Recordkeeping, and Business Management.

HKU SPACE

A division of Hong Kong University, is the partner institution which works with CSU to deliver Information Studies courses into Hong Kong.

http://www.hku.hk/space/


Institute of Information Management (IIM)

The IIM not only provides personal networking opportunities via regular events organised within the State branches, but it also forges strong relationships with Tertiary Institutions offering under-graduate and post-graduate degrees in, or including, information management. Charles Sturt University is an institutional member of IIM and IIM provides student prizes.

iSchools

http://ischools.org/

The iSchools organization is a collection of Information Schools from across the world dedicated to advancing the information field.

RIM Professional Australasia

RIM Professionals Australasia has over 3,000 members and is the largest association for records and information management professionals in Oceania. It supports the development of skills and expertise for professionals working in records and information roles in companies and government agencies. RIM Professionals Australasia’s support for education includes its recognition of CSU’s information studies courses.

SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS AND PRIZES

http://student.csu.edu.au/support/scholarships-grants

Scholarships and Grants

There are a range of Scholarships and Grants available to Charles Sturt University students. These include: CSU Postgraduate Equity Scholarship Assists students from Equity Groups to study at CSU in a Postgraduate (coursework) course.

Emergency Equity Grants CSU recognises that unforeseen adverse or emergency events can occur for students. To assist students who suffer such events, CSU offers the Emergency Equity Grant (EEG)

Scholarships offered by other bodies

http://ischools.org/

http://www.rimpa.com.au/about/



A range of scholarships are available from other bodies: across a range of disciplines available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students including research, equal opportunity, cultural, academic, equity, and sporting criteria

For further information on the full range of scholarships and grants available, visit: http://student.csu.edu.au/support/scholarships-grants



Faculty and School of Information Studies Awards

www.csu.edu.au

Dean’s Award of Excellence Awarded to students who are enrolled in a minimum of 32 subject points in any faculty course and have achieved the level of distinction or above in all subjects studied in any one session for full-time students or in two successive sessions for part-time students. The award will be an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

www.alia.org.au/

ALIA Bachelor of Information Studies; Graduate Diploma Information Studies; Master of Information Studies; and Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) Prize

For the most outstanding student with the highest GPA in the Bachelor of Information Studies; Graduate Diploma Information Studies; Master of Information Studies; and the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship). The prize is one financial year’s membership of ALIA; subscription to ALIA’s magazine – InCite; choice of subscription to one of the Association’s journals of winner’s choice; and inscribed certificate issued by ALIA; and an inscribed certification issued by the University

www.iim.org.au

Institute of Information Management Prize

For the student with the highest GPA over the Information and Knowledge Management Specialisation subjects in either the Bachelor of Information Studies (with Specialisations) and/or the Master of Information Studies (with Specialisations) courses.

The prize is a cash payment to the value of $300, one year’s individual membership to the Institute of Information Management and an inscribed certificate issued by the University which is presented at the CSU Graduation Ceremony.

http://www.alia.org.au/

http://www.iim.org.au/


www.archivists.org.au/

Australian Society of Archivists – Margaret Jennings Award This prize is awarded to the graduating student attaining the highest academic achievement (GPA) for a course accredited by the Australian Society of Archivists. The prize is a cash payment of $250 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University which is presented at the CSU Graduation Ceremony.

www.sagepublications.com

SAGE Research Prize

The prize is awarded to a graduating student from the Master of Information Studies (with specialisations) who demonstrates the greatest understanding of information research in practice with the highest overall mark in INF447 Research in Practice. The prize is an EFT to the value of $500.00 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

Sigrid McCausland Prize

The prize is awarded to a graduating student in the Bachelor of Information Studies of the Master of Information Studies with the highest overall mark in subject INF317/INF529 Organisational and Personal Records. The prize is an EFT to the value of $250.00 and an inscribed certificate issued by the University.

http://www.archivists.org.au/


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between a course and a subject?

A course is the full three or four year program you are undertaking, for example Bachelor of Medical Science. Your course is made up of subjects that must be completed to gain your degree. Each subject has a code and name, e.g. INF404 Foundations of Information Studies. The first number (i.e. INF404) indicates the level of the subject. What if I fall behind in assessment items?

First of all do not panic, but don't ignore it either. Contact your Subject Coordinator who will be only too willing to give good advice. What if I am having difficulties coping?

Again – do not panic. As University study is so different to studying at school, this is a common problem in the first year of studies. It often helps to talk about it with your friends and you will be quite surprised to find that you are not the only one who feels they are having problems. There are many avenues for you to follow. Seek out your lecturer or Subject Coordinator. Student Services offers help in the form of counselling, time management and study skills sessions. One way to inform your subject coordinator of your situation is to fill in a Special Consideration form, which you can find at: http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/forms

How should I present my assignments?

Check your subject outline for information on the presentation style and format required for your assessments.

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/forms


IMPORTANT WEB SITES

Home page Name Link

Administration http://student.csu.edu.au/administration

Counselling http://student.csu.edu.au/support/counselling

Careers http://student.csu.edu.au/study/careers

Disability Services http://student.csu.edu.au/support/disability

eStudent Support http://www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/student-support/online-learning

Finance http://student.csu.edu.au/finances

Forms http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/forms

Graduation http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/graduations

Handbook http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/csu-handbooks

HECS/HELP & FEE/HELP (Study Assist)


Health Promotions http://student.csu.edu.au/support/health

Indigenous Student Services

http://student.csu.edu.au/support/indigenous-services

Internet charges http://student.csu.edu.au/finances/who-pays-what-and-when

Learning Support http://student.csu.edu.au/study/learning-support

Library Services http://student.csu.edu.au/library

Orientation http://student.csu.edu.au/orientation

School of Information Studies (SIS)


SIS Professional Experience

http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/sis/professional-experience

Scholarships and help with costs


Student Administration

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/study-administration

Student Card http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/csu-card

Student Central http://student.csu.edu.au/support/student-central

Student CSU http://student.csu.edu.au/home

Student Support http://student.csu.edu.au/support

Study http://student.csu.edu.au/study

Subject Availability https://online.csu.edu.au/Inter/Action?type=B&cmd=Subj_Availability

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration

http://student.csu.edu.au/support/counselling

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/careers

http://student.csu.edu.au/support/disability

http://www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/student-support/online-learning

http://student.csu.edu.au/finances

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/forms

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/graduations

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/csu-handbooks


http://student.csu.edu.au/support/health

http://student.csu.edu.au/support/indigenous-services

http://student.csu.edu.au/finances/who-pays-what-and-when

http://student.csu.edu.au/study/learning-support


http://student.csu.edu.au/orientation


http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/sis/professional-experience


http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/study-administration

http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/csu-card

http://student.csu.edu.au/support/student-central

http://student.csu.edu.au/home

http://student.csu.edu.au/support


https://online.csu.edu.au/Inter/Action?type=B&cmd=Subj_Availability


NEED TO ADD BIS CHILDREN’S COURSE CODE

QUICK REFERENCE TABLE

Course Code Course Title Nomenclature Academic Responsible

3413LS Bachelor of Information Studies BInfoStud Mary Carroll

3410AM Bachelor of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management) BInfoStud(Rec&ArchMgt) Jessie Lymm

3410KM Bachelor of Information Studies (Information & Knowledge Management) BInfoStud(Info&KM) Asim Qayyum

3410LB Bachelor of Information Studies (Librarianship) BInfoStud(Lib) Kim Thompson

3210LS Associate Degree Information Studies (Exit Point Only) UnivCertInfoStud Mary Carroll

3308AV Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Archiving GradCertAVArch Mary Carroll

1317DM Graduate Certificate in Data Management GradCertDataMgt Mary Anne Kennan

3310NS Graduate Certificate in Information Studies GradCertInfoStud Mary Carroll

1317IL Graduate Certificate in Information Leadership GradCertInfoLship Waseem Afzal

3314KN Graduate Certificate in Education (Knowledge Networks & Dig Innov) GradCertEd(KN&DigInnov) Judy O’Connell

3610NS Graduate Diploma of Information Studies - Exit point only GradDipInfoStud Mary Carroll

3710US Master of Information Studies MInfoStud Mary Carroll

3710CL Master of Information Studies (Children's Librarianship) MInfoStud(ChildLib) Kasey Garrison

3710CI Master of Information Studies (Community Informatics) MInfoStud(CommunityInformatics) Mary Carroll

1717DM Master of Information Studies (Data Management) MInfoStud(DataMgt) Mary Anne Kennan

3710IA Master of Information Studies (Information Architecture) MInfoStud(InfoArch) Ying-Hsang Liu

3710IK Master of Information Studies (Information and Knowledge Management) MInfoStud(Info&KM) Asim Qayyum

3715LD Master of Information Studies (Leadership) MInfoStud(Lship) George Yi

3710LI Master of Information Studies (Librarianship) MInfoStud(Lib) Kim Thompson

3710RM Master of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management) MInfoStud(Rec&ArchMgt) Jessie Lymm

3720TL Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) MEd(TeachLib) Judy O’Connell

3714KN Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) MEd(KN&DigInnov) Judy O’Connell

1717IL Master of Information Leadership MInfoLship Waseem Afzal


























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