Technological Foundations

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
INFO 5032
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Course ID
203964
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with a conceptual foundation and context of information technologies, Internet, World Wide Web, and digital publishing as used in information-intensive professions.

Course learning outcomes

  • Examine and describe how information technology, telecommunications and the World Wide Web operate within libraries, archives, Records Management., and the information profession.
  • Contrast and compare the different approaches to information management and control, across libraries, archives, museums, and Records Management.
  • Evaluate the scope and efficacy of current enterprise and management systems within the information industry.
  • Analyse and develop a technology plan.
  • Assess and evaluate library technologies.
  • Assess websites, web 2.0, web 3.0 and social media in the information industry.

Assessment

Learning Journal, Proposal, Report