Abstract

This subject will explore the concept, theory and practice of social networking technologies within the context of information organisations and in the work of information professionals. This subject requires students to immerse themselves within a range of social networking environments and evaluate their learning experiences throughout the session as both … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Social networking and the social life of informationTechnologies and social software - types and functionsParticipatory library services - concepts, theory and practiceSocial networking and information policy

Assessment items

1. Social Media Proposal
2. Online Learning Journal

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to appraise and apply social networking technologies in professional settings;
2.
be able to compare and explain the concepts, theories and practices of participatory information services;
3.
be able to critically evaluate the ability of the features and functions of various social networking tools to meet the information needs of users;
4.
be able to critically judge the ability of the features and functions of social networking technologies and software to support the collaborative needs of workgroups, communities and organisations; and
5.
be able to evaluate the social, cultural, educational, ethical, and technical management issues that exist in a socially networked world, and how information policy is developed and implemented to support such issues.

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have completed INF206.