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A highly regarded and industry accredited degree, the Master of Information Studies (with specialisations) offers an in-depth understanding of information management in a contemporary context.
With Charles Sturt University, you'll study with one of the world's leading providers of education for the information professions. Charles Sturt University has been educating and researching in information and library studies for more than 45 years. This experience means we are uniquely placed to design and deliver a highly effective and engaging online education.
You'll have the flexibility to choose subjects from a range of specialisations, each reflecting the need for expertise across diverse sectors and institutions. Specialisations are available in children's librarianship, data management, leadership, information management, records and archives, librarianship and applied research. You can also choose to study a general qualification so that you can take advantage of the array of subjects on offer.
Combine your studies with professional and personal demands. You can study anywhere and anytime as this course is delivered online and uses the latest tools and technologies to connect you to classmates and teaching staff.
We understand study and work/life balance can sometimes take a turn, that is why we offer the Graduate Diploma of Information Studies as an exit point and it is still accredited by ALIA and RIMPA
This course is professionally accredited by -
Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
As a graduate of this course, your range of career opportunities is broad, and includes libraries; research, government and corporate information centres; and the cultural heritage sector. Work in public libraries and other information agencies to provide effective services for children and youth. Help plan, organise and lead information management in large and small organisations. Deliver support in business, government, and other settings and use the latest technologies to create, share and use information. Deliver programs supporting literacy development or work to support research in academic and research organisations.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| INF561 | Foundations for Information Studies | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF562 | Information Sources and Services | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF563 | Collections | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF564 | The Information Society | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF566 | Professional Study Visit (PG) (4) | 4 credit pts | ||
| INF554 | Metadata for Resource Discovery | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF557 | Management of Information Agencies | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF567 | Research in Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF571 | Planning for Professional Placement | 2 credit pts | ||
| INF572 | Professional Placement | 2 credit pts |
| Select four (4) subjects from the following: | ||||
| ETL514 | Literature Across the Curriculum | 8 credit pts | ||
| ETL533 | Literature in Digital Environments | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF430 | Audiovisual Archiving | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF431 | Preservation of Audiovisual Materials | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF432 | Audiovisual Archiving 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF433 | Information Literacy | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF441 | Knowledge Management in Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF443 | Digital Curation and Preservation | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF449 | Research Data Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF451 | Issues in Bibliographic Access | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF459 | Designing and Creating Usable Websites | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF461 | An Introduction to Data Management: Governance, Standards and Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF463 | Introduction to Data Tools and Analytics | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF464 | Designing and Delivering Programs for User Engagement | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF465 | Working with Special and Cultural Collections | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF505 | Library Services for Children and Young Adults | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF507 | Marketing of Libraries and Information Agencies | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF514 | Human Resource Management in Information Agencies | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF516 | Leadership in Library Services to Children and Young Adults | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF518 | Community Histories | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF519 | Community Outreach | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF521 | Literature and Other Resources for Children and Young Adults | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF522 | Project and Event Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF527 | Records, Archives and Society | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF528 | Records and Archives Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF529 | Organisational and Personal Records | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF556 | Extended Essay in Information Studies | 8 credit pts |
| Select one (1) specialisation from the following: | ||||
| CL0002 | Children's Librarianship | 32 credit pts | ||
| DM0002 | Data Management | 32 credit pts | ||
| LM0002 | Information Management | 32 credit pts | ||
| LS0002 | Leadership | 32 credit pts | ||
| LB0002 | Librarianship | 32 credit pts | ||
| RM0002 | Records and Archives Management | 32 credit pts | ||
| AR0001 | Applied Research | 32 credit pts |
Develop advanced research skills, and design and undertake an independent research project as part of your master's. This specialisation also provides a pathway into PhD study.
Support the learning and information needs of children and young adults in public libraries by exploring their literature and planning, developing and implementing tailored collections, services and library programs.
Develop skills and knowledge in the planning, infrastructure and governance of data over its life cycle. you'll also consider a range of issues related to handling data, including privacy; security; and data preservation, storage and distribution.
Combine an understanding of people, processes, innovations and trends with technology to create, share and use information in the community.
Gain the advanced knowledge you need to be a successful leader in the information industry - from marketing and human resource management to project management and program design.
Develop the knowledge, skills and strategies to become a leader in the information and library sectors. Learn everything from preservation and curation to digital archives and community engagement.
Accredited by the Australian Society of Archivists, this specialisation enables you to learn the technical and managerial skills and knowledge to devise and maintain effective records and archives services across all organisations. These include classification, record keeping, preservation, access frameworks and digital technologies. This specialisation is accredited by Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) only.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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