INFO 5515

Organization of Information

Lec 01 selected

Introduces the theory and applications of information organization. Primary topics include: describing and representing information in various media; subject classification theory and techniques; authority control; controlled vocabulary; indexing fundamentals; and relation of organization to information retrieval systems. Traditional, library-oriented and more recent computer-based techniques, tools, and theories are examined.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2023 syllabus by Stacy Allison-Cassin. Open the PDF

Grading

10%Class engagement and participationIncludes weekly engagement and reflections
10%Course project proposalDue Sept. 25
25%Object documentation reportDue Nov. 6
10%Research paper proposalDue Nov. 20
20%Class presentationDec. 4, 5, or 6
25%Research paperDue Dec. 11

Course rules

Attendance
Classes are fully in person, and students are expected to attend in person.
Late work
Assignments 1, 2, 3, and 5 are accepted up to seven days late without a mark reduction, but may receive less feedback; later work receives zero.
Late presentations
Unexcused late submissions are not accepted for the class presentation.
Extensions
Request extensions ideally by email at least 48 hours before the deadline; approval is at the instructor’s discretion.
Absences
Students must email the instructor when absent or missing an assignment deadline; a Student Declaration of Absence is not required.
Submission
Submit all assignments through Brightspace, not by email.

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