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IST4103 Library Systems
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND SECURITY SCIENCE
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit provides an overview of the major systems utilised by libraries: selection, acquisition, circulation, and preservation of library materials. It also discusses the provision of reference services, inter-library loan and document delivery, collection evaluation and development, the use of integrated automated library systems and cooperative activities.  Library Systems also explores emerging next generation library services such as institutional repositories and the research data commons.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPINSCInformation Science Area of Specialisation
SPISCIInformation Science Area of Specialisation
SPTLIBTeacher Librarianship Area of Specialisation
SPTELBTeacher Librarianship Area of Specialisation
SPTELITeacher Librarianship Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012