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Schedule of Meetings
TUESDAYS, 1:00 - 3:30PM:
- August 30;
- September 6, 13, 20, 27;
- October 4, 18, 25 (No class on October 11);
- November 1, 8, 15 (NB> No class onNovember 22), 29;
- December 6
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Course Description
Explores the complex social, economic, historical, and technological developments that influence the impact of information on society. The mission, values and ethics of information professionals are also analyzed.
Prerequisites: Demonstrated computer literacy
Course Objectives
An overview of library and information science; an introduction to basic issues; opportunities to do group and individual assignments both oral and written; an initial experience with technology enriched learning.
Textbooks
Required Text
Rubin, Richard E. Foundations of Library and Information Science (Neal-Schuman)
Recommended Additional Text
The Whole Library Handbook 3, compiled by George M. Eberhart(ALA, 2000)
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Course Requirements
Complete the New Student Technology Course
This is a mandatory short, self-paced online course on Blackboard that must be completed by all new SLIS students before orientation. The access code for this course will be sent to new students via MySJSU by June 27. If you have questions about this course, e-mail Debbie Faires or Dale David.
For more information, see http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/blackboardintro.htm
Assignments
The assignments for this course are:
1. Worthy Introduction
Prepare an introduction for one of the persons listed, as though he/she were a guest speaker. Send a note to the class reflector list with the name of the person you chose [Deadline 5p September 7]. You will be called upon to present your introduction to the class, as though we were the professional meeting which the guest speaker was addressing. First presentations will be September 13!
[Hint: it will help you present your introduction if you role play, that is, pretend that the class really is the audience at a professional meeting and that the person you are introducing really is present. The goal is to use your presentation and speaking skills and to engage the audience for the speaker. Be brief and entertaining! 15%
2. Journal/Association Analysis
Working in a team, prepare TWO analyses: one of a professional journal and one of a significant professional association. These analyses shall be submitted to the class reflector list by 5:00pm, September 16.
For the journal
Identify the publisher, editor, editorial board (if any), frequency, price, typical contents – articles, reviews, etc., whether articles are refereed and if so who the referees are. Answer the following question: why is this journal important for the working professional.
For the association: identify the association’s location, size, membership criteria, dues, finances, conferences (frequency and locations), current officers, web site . Interview a member or officer of this association. Explain the importance or lack thereof of this association to the working professional. 15%
3. Critical Note
Write a “critical note” on an – article or chapter – relevant to one of the modules of the course. The item must be in addition to the required reading for that module. Submit your critical note to the class reflector list not later than 5:00 pm on the Thursday before the class for which the module is scheduled. The “note” should be no longer than 1000 words. This is writing for a graduate course and is going to be read by everyone in the class. 20%
4. Research Paper (Due November 29)
Write a research paper of no more than 15 pages, excluding notes and bibliography,on a topic of your choice – from one of the course modules or some other topic. Use American Psychological Association (aka APA) style manual. Submit it to me as an attachment in WORD.
Imagine that you will be submitting this paper to a professional or scholarly journal for review and possible publication. This paper accounts for nearly a third of your grade in this graduate class. It must be your best writing; the quality of your writing has a very significant impact on whether your message gets through.
Two outstanding papers may be selected for presentation at the final meeting of the class – December 7. Choose a classmate to introduce you in case your paper is chosen. 30%
5. Class Participation
Part of the grade for this graduate course will be based on your contributions in class (see below “Grading”). Be prepared to discuss and comment on the readings and on the critical notes distributed by your colleagues via the class reflector. Silence isn’t golden, nor is undue fondness for one’s own voice. 20%
Grading
The above assignments will contribute to your course grade through the following:
| 15% |
Journal/Association Analysis |
| 15% |
Worthy Introduction |
| 20% |
Class Participation |
| 20% |
Critical Note |
| 30% |
Research Paper |
Academic Integrity
Read the SJSU Academic Integrity Policy
http://www2.sjsu.edu/senate/S04-12.pdf
Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities
Students who need accommodation due to a disability must register with SJSU's Disability Resource Center (DRC) during the first three weeks of the semester. The Center will work with the students to determine the disability, document it, and determine the services and accommodations necessary for student success. Then, the DRC will contact the faculty member to determine the types of consideration necessary.
Students attending the Fullerton campus should first contact the Disability Resource Center in San Jose since they are SJSU students. The DRC will then direct the students to supporting resources on the Fullerton campus.
The DRC Web site: http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/
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