FOUNDATION OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

About this Course

This course exposes students to the discipline of Information Management (IM). Students are introduced to the breadth of IM, the various career pathways, and the representative competencies and skills expected of any IM graduate. Additionally, students are introduced to concepts and theories that explain or inspire procedures and practises in the generation and use of information within organisations. The concepts and theories will comprise a cycle of organisational activity, including the acquisition of information from one or more sources, the distribution of that information to those who require it, and its final disposal via archiving or deletion. This course also explains how information is utilised within organisations and how IT facilitates quality, timeliness, and competitive advantage enhancements.Teaching methodology involves dialogical teaching, face-to-face lectures, tutorials and blended learning. Student assessment includes group presentations, individual and group assignments, class test and final exam

Course Learning Outcomes

1) Differentiate the existence and importance of information agencies. (C4)
2) Explain the history, development and relationship with other fields.(A4)
3) Demonstrate the contributions of new technology towards the development of this field. (A3)

Course Syllabus

+ Course Syllabus

1) Perspective of information management field
Definition of Information
Information Science
Information Management
Records / Archival management


2) Entity of information
Types of Information
The Basic Nature of Information
Characteristics of Information
The Knowledge Spectrum
Life Cycle of Information

3)  Information Agencies: Libraries, Archives, Museums, Information Center
History
Types
Objectives
Functions
Services
ICT in Information Agencies

4) Communication of Information
Definition of Media
Communication Media
General Communication Model
Human Networking Model
The Invisible College Model
The Technological Gatekeeper Model
Technological Communication: Info Acquisition and Transmission Devices

5) Legislation Related to Information Agencies
National Library Act
Deposit of Library Materials Act
National Archives Act
Antiquities Act / National Heritage Act
Computer Crimes Act
Digital Signature Act
Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright Act
Industrial Property
(Trademark, Patent, Industrial Design, Geographical Indicator, Trade Secret)

6) Information Professionals
Definition of Information Professionals
Categories of Information Professionals
Academic Disciplines
Basic Function of Information Professionals
Roles of Information Professionals
Performance Required by Information Professionals
Characteristics of Information Professionals
Competencies of Information Professionals
New Challenges

7) Training for Information Professional
Local and Abroad
Code of Ethics
Functions and Roles of Information Professional Organizations
(PPM, PIKOM, ALA, LAS, IASL, IFLA, CONSAL)

8) Current Issues
Information Explosion
Information Overload
Information Society
Global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry
(MSC, ISKANDAR MALAYSIA, ECER, NCER, SCORE, SDC)
New Directions in the Profession

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 : What is information management?
A1 : Information management is the collection, storage, curation, dissemination, archiving and destruction of documents, images, drawings and others sources of information.

Q2 : Is information management is the same as information technology (IT)?
A2 : No, It is not the same. The difference between information systems and information technology is that information systems incorporates the technology, people and processes involved with information. Information technology is the design and implementation of information, or data, within the information system.

Q3 : Why do i need to learn information management?
A3 : The purpose of information management is to: design, develop, manage, and use information with insight and innovation. support decision making and create value for individuals, organizations, communities, and societies. If you need to improve your skills in this area, or a requisite for career advancement or simply you want to obtain knowledge in information management, this is the course for you.