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Instructor: Beatrice Kovacs, DLS
Department of Library and Information Studies
School of Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Office: 302 Curry Building
Greensboro, NC 27402-6171
Office hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 2-4 p.m.
E-office hours: Tues., Thurs. 2-4 p.m.
Tel: 336-334-5479
Fax: 336-334-5060
E-mail: Bea_Kovacs@uncg.edu | Image: View of the Mountain Area Health Education Center Library, Asheville, NC |
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This course explores the study of the principles and procedures involved in the building of library collections, including collection development, collection evaluation, and collection maintenance.
(Prerequisites: none; 3 credit hours; core course) Course Objectives
Upon completion of LIS 615, the learner will be able to: - Verbalize the role of collection management with relation to other library and information activities;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and purposes of collection management;
- Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the various tools available for selection of library materials;
- Articulate through verbal and written means, current library issues involving collection management and their impact on the library's collections;
- Discuss the social and technological forces influencing the management of library collections.
·The course uses a number of resources to present content: - Course pages—to provide historical background and explanations
- Readings—from the textbook and library literature
- Links—to other web sites for relevant readings, maps, and images
- Discussion groups—for the exchange of ideas and clarification of concepts.
Students will be responsible for completing several different kinds of assignments—submitting a term paper, completing tthree exams, posting a precis of their term project, and participating in the course discussion groups.
| Activity | % Grade | | Students will be required to complete various activities. Although the completion of these activities is not strictly monitored, you will be evaluated based on how well you incorporate what you see and learn into discussions and writing assignments. |
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You will be required to participate in threaded discussion forums via TopClass. Participation in the discussion forums is critical for a thorough understanding of the course material. | 30 | | Paper Submission | 30 | | Examinations | 40 | UNCG Official Graduate Grading System The course assignments are password-protected. You must enter TopClass to access the Session content outlines, important links, discussion groups, and class announcements. Contact the instructor if you encounter problems.
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