Course Description
This course covers a number of aspects of music librarianship, including music collections, reference, technology, and copyright.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify the skills necessary for Music Librarians and ways to attain these skills.
- Recognize and evaluate materials and resources needed in a Music Library and understand how to acquire, organize, and use those materials.
- Understand basics of music technology needed by Music Librarians.
- Identify unique aspects of Music Librarianship as they relate to common librarian responsibilities, including information literacy, collection development, and cataloging.
- Evaluate theories of Music Librarianship and how they apply to practical situations.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Boards | 30% |
| Music Library Profile | 20% |
| Final Project Proposal | 15% |
| Final Project | 35% |
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.