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This course explores the role of the information professions in society, focusing on the diverse nature of librarianship/information work and the key issues and trends impacting its development.

Introduces the key concepts of management and organisation theory necessary for the effective management of information services.

This course explores information policy concepts and issues with which information professionals need to be familiar, including the processes through which information policy and legislation are created in New Zealand, individual policies which influ...

This course covers models of information seeking behaviour and information literacy, and will equip students with the skills to assist users efficiently and effectively to access information in contexts such as libraries, museums, records management ...

A study of the technologies used for creating, storing, and disseminating information, including hardware, software, and virtual and physical environments. The student will use and evaluate technologies for information management.

An introduction to the theories, standards, and systems used for the storage and retrieval of information. Topics include metadata schemes, standards for record structure and content, and the design principles of databases used for information manage...

An introduction to the common forms of research for libraries, archives, records centres, and other information management environments; including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research, as well as the evaluation and application of such...

The aim of this course is to critically examine the changing role of information in Indigenous societies and how traditional knowledge has been transformed through the impact of new technologies. Students will develop an appreciation for the range ...

Theory, systems and strategies for the determination of those records worthy of long-term preservation and their management in the digital age.

Theory, tools and strategies to ensure that records in the digital working environment are created and maintained in accordance with organisational and societal requirements.

A period of work experience in an information service for students with little or no prior relevant work experience. The placement will be subject to protocols and managed through a set of learning objectives, and must be approved by the course coord...

The application of management theory to the practice of managing and marketing libraries, emphasizing the development and quality control of services development and quality control of services and collections tailored to customer needs.

To be determined for each individual student.

To be determined for each individual student.

A supervised research project on an information management problem. The student will apply one or more established methodologies to collect and analyse data and communicate the results in a written report.

PhD course.