Syllabus: LM 4200/6200 - Library Technical Services

Syllabus Contents:

 

Course Description

LM 4200/6200 Library Technical Services is a 3 credit online course designed to introduce students to the basic principles of library technical services. It is divided into two parts: collection development and cataloging. There will be a separate instructor for each part.

Graduate work: LM 6200 students will do some assignments and discussions that require more work. Choose the graduate option when there is a choice.

Instructor for collection development

Vik Brown

Office phone:

(435) 586-7952

Fax number:

(435) 865-8152

Mailing address:

Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Southern Utah University, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City UT 84720

Office number:

LB 303A

Email:

WebCT Mail or brown_v@suu.edu

 Instructor for cataloging

Randy Christensen

Office phone:

(435) 586-7946

Fax number:

(435) 865-8152

Mailing address:

Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Southern Utah University, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City UT 84720

Office number:

LI 306A

Email:

WebCT Mail or christensen@suu.edu

 

Textbooks

Please purchase the following required textbooks, which are an integral part of this class. Order through the SUU Bookstore by calling 435-586-7995 or through e-mail at bookstore@suu.edu. They are also available through online vendors. They are practical texts which will be of value to practicing library media teachers.

 

Bishop, Kay. (2007). The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices and Information Sources. 4th ed. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-360-8.

 

 

Kaplan, A. G., & Riedling, A. M. (2006). Catalog It! A Guide to Cataloging School Library Materials. 2nd ed. Worthington, OH: Linworth. ISBN-10: 1-58683-197-6.

 

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Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be familiar with the theory and practice of collection development and cataloging. They will be able to analyze community needs, write collection policies, and use appropriate selection tools. They will understand Dewey classification, the formation of subject headings, and the use of major MARC cataloging record tags. They will also reflect on what they are learning and how it may be applied to their own situations.

The following curriculum standards are emphasized in this class: Standards for Utah School Library Media Programs from the Utah State Office of Education, Program Standards School Library Media Specialist Preparation from the American Association of School Librarians, and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Standards from the Council of Chief State School Officers.

Course Schedule and Requirements

Due Dates: All parts of this course should be completed by the dates below. Points may be deducted for late submissions.

Week

Dates

Topics and Activities

Preparation
1


Jan 5-11

Collection Development--Foundations

Discussion 1: Class Member Introductions

Discussion 2: LM_NET

Read Bishop, Chapters 1, 2 and 4.
2


Jan 12-18

Collection Development--Community Analysis and Needs Assessment

Discussion 3: Community Analysis

Reflective Essay 1

Read Bishop, Chapters 3 and 15.
3


Jan 19-25

Collection Development--Policies and Procedures

Discussion 4: First Amendment Court Cases

Assignment 1: Challenged Books (Different for undergraduates and graduates)

Read Bishop, Chapters 5 and 13.
4


Jan 26-Feb 1

Collection Development--Selection

Assignment 2: Selection Policy

Assignment 3: Selection Tools

Reflective Essay 2

Read Bishop, Chapters 6 and 14.

5


Feb 2-8

Collection Development--Selection Criteria

Discussion 5: Ethical Issues Scenarios

Assignment 4: Materials Selection

Review Bishop, Chapters 7 and 8.

 
6


Feb 9-15

Collection Development--Acquisitions, Maintenance, and Preservation

Discussion 6: Challenged Book

Assignment 5: Collection Maintenance

Reflective Essay 3

Review Bishop, Chapters 9, 10 and 16.
7


Feb 16-22

Collection Development--Evaluation

Assignment 6: Evaluation

Reflective Essay 4: Feedback on Collection Development

Review Bishop, Chapters 11 and 12.
8


Feb 23-Mar 1

Assignment 7: MARC Record from Library of Congress

Read Kaplan & Riedling, Chapters 1 and 2.
9


Mar 2-8

Discussion 7: Import a MARC Record

Reflective Essay 5

Visit a library media center.
10


Mar 9-15

Assignment 8: Subject Headings

Read Kaplan & Riedling, Chapters 3 and 4.
11


Mar 16-22

Spring Break - Go have fun!

 
12


Mar 23-29

Assignment 9: Dewey Decimal Classification

Reflective Essay 6

Read Kaplan & Riedling, Chapter 5.
13


Mar 30- Apr 5

Assignment 10: MARC tags for Title and Statement of Responsibility

Read Kaplan & Riedling, Chapter 6, pages 103-114.
14


Apr 6-12

Discussion 8: (Different for undergraduates and graduates)

Reflective Essay 7

Read Kaplan & Riedling, Chapters 7, 8 and Appendix III: Automated Systems, pages 178-181.

 
15


Apr 13-19

Assignment 11: MARC tags for Main Entry and Added Entry

Official University Class Evaluation

Read Kaplan & Riedling, Chapter 6, pages 114-123.
16


Apr 20-26

Assignment 12: MARC tags for Physical Description and Series

Reflective Essay 8: Feedback on Cataloging

Read Kaplan & Riedling, Chapter 6, pages 131-139.

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E-mail for this course 

We will send course announcements and comments on your discussions and assignments thru WebCT Mail. You will find the Mail icon in the left menu on the course homepage. When a message is waiting for you, there will be a large green asterisk beside Mail. If the left menu is collapsed, click on the double-arrows to expand the menu.

How to use WebCT Mail:

  1. At the top of the course homepage, click Mail.
  2. To read a message, click Inbox. Click on the link.
  3. To send a message, click Create Message. Click Browse for Recipients . At To, place a check for the instructor (or someone else). Click Save. Enter the Subject and Message then click Send.

How to Complete the Course

Visit the course on a regular basis, just as if you were attending a class.

Read the Syllabus Carefully

Before you begin the course, read the syllabus. It outlines what you need to know about taking the course and shows a summary of deadlines, learning activities, and preparations.

Read the Books

Read the chapters that correspond to the discussions and assignments.

Do the Discussions and Reflective Essays

The discussions and reflective essays allow students to express opinions about issues, interact, and learn from one another. Post your discussion or reflective essay, then reply with a comment to one other student. Make your replies have some substance, not just "I agree" or "good job." Give an insightful reaction or constructive criticism.

The reflective essays take the place of exams for this course. Reflective essays consist of the completion of a journal (one page minimum for each) in which you reflect on your learning and activities. You should react to your readings, class discussions and work on assignments. Because this is a reflection, consider areas of strengths and weaknesses in your activities, and how you might apply the concepts you have learned.

How to post discussions and reflective essays:

  1. Prepare your discussion using Microsoft Word or WordPerfect. Save and Copy your documentfor later access.
  2. On the WebCT course homepage, click Discussions or Reflective Essays.
  3. Click on the desired discussion or reflective essay.
  4. Under Subject, click on Directions. Read what you are to do.
  5. Click on Close this window.
  6. Click on Create Message. Enter a subject containing your name (example: Sandy's Introduction), and Paste in your message. Click on Post.
  7. To reply to someone else's post, open it by clicking on the link. Click on Reply. Enter a subject containing your name. Type your message then click on Post.
  8. To add an attachment, click Add Attachments. Click My Computer. Navigate to your file and Open it. You should then see the file name under the Add Attachments button. Click on Post.

Do the Assignments

Be sure to read the instructions that correspond to each assignment on the individual assignment pages. Due dates are listed in the "Course Schedule and Requirements" section of the syllabus. There are different assignments for graduate students, so make certain that you complete the correct ones. Due dates are listed in the "Course Schedule and Requirements" section of the syllabus. All assignments are to be submitted through WebCT.

How to submit assignments:

  1. Prepare your assignment using Microsoft Word or WordPerfect. Save and Copy your document for later access.
  2. On the WebCT course homepage, click Assignments, then click the desired assignment.
  3. Read the Instructions.
  4. At the bottom of the page under the Submission box, click on Add Attachments.
  5. Click on My Computer.
  6. Navigate to the location where you saved your assignment file.
  7. Click on the file, then click on the Open button.
  8. Your file should appear just above the Add Attachments button.
  9. Add a comment if you wish. It is optional.
  10. At the bottom of the page, click on the Submit button, then OK.
  11. You should see a page that says "You have submitted your assignment."

Assignments are graded by the instructors, not by WebCT. Allow several days for us to grade your assignment. Wewill send comments and a score through WebCT Mail.

Complete the Class Evaluation

The Class Evaluation is your opportunity to improve this class and let us know what you learned. Your name and responses will remain anonymous. Your comments about the course or the instructor are appreciated.

How to access the Class Evaluation:

  1. Class Evaluations for all classes become available approximately three weeks before the end of the semester.
  2. Open a Web browser to the SUU Home Page at http://www.suu.edu.
  3. Course Evaluations should appear on the SUU Home Page.
  4. Click on Course Evaluations.
  5. Click on Evaluate Courses Now.
  6. Enter the same Username and Password that you use for WebCT.
  7. Clock Login.
  8. Choose the course.
  9. Follow the directions.

 

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Course Grading

You can see your scores by clicking on My Grades in the left menu on the course homepage. If the left menu is collapsed, click on the double-arrows to expand the menu.

Grading is based on (1) completion of assignments, (2) participation in discussions, and (3) reflective essays that take the place of exams. Points may be deducted for late submissions.

A separate grade will be calculated for collection development and for cataloging. The two will be averaged for the final grade. Each assignment, discussion, and reflective essay will be assigned points. The grade will be calculated by finding the average score for each of the categories. The average score for each category will be multiplied by the appropriate percentage below. The resulting total will give the percent of possible points earned.

Grading Percentages

 

Assignments

=

40%

 

 

Discussions

=

30%

 

 

Reflective Essays

=

30%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letter grades will be based on the following percentages. (Notice that the point spread between grades is narrow, but don't panic. Most students will tend to do well.)

A

=

97 - 100%

 

C

=

79 - 81%

A-

=

94 - 96%

C-

=

76 - 78%

B+

=

91 - 93%

D+

=

73 - 75%

B

=

88 - 90%

D

=

70 - 72%

B-

=

85 - 87%

D-

=

67 - 69%

C+

=

82 - 84%

F

=

66 and below

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism

Academic honesty and integrity lie at the heart of any educational activity. One form of academic dishonesty is plagiarism. Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty in which a student takes credit for someone else's words, ideas, style of expression, research, etc. It does not matter whether this "someone else" is dead or alive, published or unpublished, a famous author or a fellow student, or whether he or she gave permission for the material to be used. Plagiarism is intellectual larceny: the theft of ideas or their manner of expression.

NOTE: In this class you are expected to do your own work on discussions, assignments, and exams. If the instructor finds that you have submitted work clearly copied (plagiarized) from another person, the work will be returned with a failing grade and you will fail the course.

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities, Carmen Alldredge, in Room 206 F of the Sharwan Smith Center or call (435) 865-8022. The Disability Office determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

Course Fees

There are no additional course fees for this class.

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