Course Description
Covers the fundamental skills, tools, and approaches involved in the management of rare books, manuscripts, and other special collections materials. Focuses on special collections in libraries and archives, contextualizing these institutional collections in longer histories of collecting rare and unique materials.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Articulate the history, purpose, and value of special collections in a range of information institutions
- Demonstrate core knowledge and skills required for describing and organizing special collections materials
- Discuss critical and emerging issues impacting special collections
- Demonstrate skills needed to conduct outreach, instruction, and advocacy with special collections materials
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Lead class activity | 15% |
| Special collections dossier | 15% |
| Book analysis | 15% |
| Final paper | 35% |
| Participation in discussion boards | 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.