Fall 2003 Library 101
Introduction to Information Resources

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Library 101 Syllabus

Goals|Objectives|Instructor Philosophy|Grading|Assignments|Final Project|Methods of Instruction|
Textbook & Materials|ADA Statement

Goals This course requires you to use critical thinking to solve problems and evaluate information. I hope it will also lead to the joy of discovery. Knowledge and skills you acquire in this course will support academic work and life-long learning.
  • Become an effective library user who can plan and conduct research and communicate the results in a final project of 'best' sources.
  • Develop confidence as an information consumer who can find and evaluate information to make informed decisions for personal, educational, and professional goals.
Objectives
  • Use the wide variety of resources available through the library and online
  • Define a research topic
  • Develop strategies to identify and retrieve relevant information
  • Understand and practice using library organization systems
  • Find and evaluate books, periodical articles, reference tools, non-print, and electronic information sources
  • Document information sources using correct bibliographic citation form
  • Select resources appropriate to stated research objectives

Instructor
Philosophy

I bring to this class my knowledge of library and information systems and the research process; you bring the sum of your experiences in may different realms. I have designed this course to involve you with the material we cover. When you participate actively, you will better understand how finding and managing information supports your career and education, and helps you meet your needs for information.
Grading

You will receive a grade for each of the weekly assignments, your class participation, and the final project. You are responsible for getting assignments which will be presented in class--and posted on the course web page--and to make up any missed work.

Percent of Grade Activity
15%

Participation:
Points are earned each week for being present and engaged in the day's assigned activities. You either earn the points, or you do not. (You don't get credit if you sleep through class or spend class time doing something else!) If you are absent due to illness, talk to me privately about how to make up lost participation points.

35%

Assignments:
Weekly assignments are graded on a credit/no-credit basis. If your assignment is on time and demonstrates real effort, you will earn credit. My feedback will help you improve your assignments for the the final project. Late assignments will be accepted up to one week late for half credit only.
50%
 Final Project: Criteria for the final project grading are included in a separate document: Final Project Evaluation Criteria
Assignments

The assignment(s) for each week will be discussed at each Tuesday session. Expect to spend about six hours each week outside of class to complete the assignments. Unless otherwise instructed they will be due on the following Tuesday.

Assignments should be word-processed and printed unless otherwise noted.

Late assignments: Accepted up to one week late for half credit.

You can find homework assignments on the class Web site: http://www.seattlecentral.org/faculty/lkanne/lib101.

Class Participation

I expect 100% attendance. Please come to class on time and be prepared every day.

If you must be absent, call (587-4072) or e-mail me (lkanne@sccd.ctc.edu) and get class notes from a fellow student.

Class participation includes:

  • asking and answering questions
  • participating actively in group activities
  • contributing to class discussions

The more involved you are, the more you will learn and the more your classmates (and I) will learn from you.

Final Project

Portfolio

The final project will be a portfolio of the best sources you find on your topic. Guidelines and a self-evaluation worksheet are provided on separate handouts:

Portfolio
Portfolio Evaluation Criteria


You can view the final projects for students in my online course to get an idea of what is expected http://www.seattlecentral.org/faculty/lkanne/waol.

Methods of Instruction Material will be presented through in-class discussions, activities, and reading assignments. The material will be reinforced by demonstration and hands-on practice. Your participation in class discussion and the material you return for assignments will be my guide to your individual learning and needs throughout the quarter.
Textbook and Materials This class requires the $28.50 Computer Lab fee because it meets in a computer lab once a week. In addition you will need:
  • Research Methods and Strategies, available online at: http://www.seattlecentral.org/library/101/textbook/. Login and password will be provided in class.
  • A floppy disk to use in the Library computers and to store your work and assignments.
  • A folder in which to submit your portfolio.
  • A KCLS or SPL library card (free).
  • An email account (included in your student fees; or use free Internet email service)
ADA Accommodations

Students with documented disabilities who need course accommodations, have emergency medical information or require special arrangements for building evacuation should contact the instructor within the first two weeks of class.

 

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