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LS119/120 Audio-Visual Resources l A and l B
Total hours 51 Prahran Prerequisite: 1A is a prerequisite
for lB
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.
Content
Students are introduced to the basic operation
and application of a wide range of audio-visual materials
and equipment. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience
in order to develop the students' confidence in using
the variety of A-V equipment.
LS124 The Sciences
Total hours 34 Prahran
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.
Content
A subject designed for students who have not had
the opportunity to study sciences before. It is not a
practical course but a chance to explore theoretical and
historical development of a number of basic scientific
fields. The areas covered include astronomy, chemistry,
evolution, genetics, medicine etc.
E125 Government Publications
Total hours 34 Prahran
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.
Content
The subject introduces students to these publications as
a resource. It is designed to create an awareness of
their variety and subject range. It involves a study of
publications issued by Australian federal, state and local
-. U government as well as an awareness of similar publications
in the United States, United Kingdom and international
g organisations.
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g. - E127 Children's Literature
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Total -. hours 34 Prahran
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.
Content
A study of children's books through a variety of
approaches.
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Books for
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both . young children and
adolescents are examined.
LS129/130 Reference Services A and B
Total hours 34 l'rahran Prerequisites: Acquiring
Resources A and B and Organising Resources 1A and 1B
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.
Content
A study of reference tools, their use in the library and
the role of the library technician in the reference
process. Interlibrary loans, selective dissemination of
information and computerised information retrieval are
covered.
E150 Conservation of Library Materials
Total hours 51 Prahran Prereauisites: no ' ~~ereat4iSiteS
1
are required, however successful completion of
LS217 (introductory Subect) and LSlOl (Histor of Books
and Libraries) is recommended
A subiect in the Associate Di~loma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.
Content
An elective subject which is designed to introduce
students to the main components of a library preservation/
conservation program and to give them an awareness of the
causes of, and materials for remedying deterioration. Some
basic practical skills and techniques for both preventing
and remedying the deterioration of library materials will be
imparted.
LS151 Photography
Total hours 51 Prahran
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.
Content
The aim of the subject is to teach students to use a single lens
reflex camera, to develop film and to mount prints.
LS155 Computers and Information 156
Systems A (Compulsory) B (Elective)
Total hours 34 Prahran Prerequisites: A is a prerequisite
for B
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.
Content
The compulsory subject is designed to introduce students
to computer hardware and some of the most common
types of computer applications. The elective subject is
designed to extend students' skills by working with
additional software packages. No prior knowledge of
computers is assumed.
LS203/204 Organising Resources 2A and 28
Total hours 34 Prahran Prerequisite: LS105 Organising
Resources A
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.
Content
These two subjects cover the descriptive cataloguing for
a range of materials, using automated and manual
systems. The maintenance of catalogues and the generation
of catalogue products is explained. Computerised
cataloguing and authority record procedures are covered.
E205 See 6105.
LS219 Introduction to Audio
Visual Management
Total hours 51 Prahran
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Social Science:
Library and Information Studies.