Course Description
Introduces the artifacts created in scholarly and commercial publishing and how physical and electronic materials are identified, selected, acquired, and managed for the user community of an information center. Creation of policies, marketing plans, and outreach activities, as well as use assessment and collection rightsizing are covered.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Define the entities and processes that are involved in knowledge production and creative output. (PLO 1)
- Curate a collection of materials on a topic that is based on the needs of certain constituents. Curation involves evaluation, description, and critique. (PLO 1, 2, 5, 7)
- Create a comprehensive collection management policy matched to a selected community that details selection, acquisition, management, and conservation of the collection constituents. (PLO 2, 3, 5, 6)
- Practice professional attitudes in collaboration, presentation, and participation. (PLO 7)
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Problems in Collection Management Assignment: Analyze and Report on a Contemporary Collection Management Challenge in Libraries. | 15% |
| Library Collection & Publicity Project: Complete a six-part, semester-long project individually or in a group that analyzes a community, identifies its collection needs, and curates and markets a responsive library collection. | 65% |
| Participation: Attendence, Class Wide Discussions, Group Work | 20% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.