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GREENSHEET
Course Description and objectives
The automation of library processes, including technical and public services
as well as sharing resources with other institutions, is an integral part
of library management. Library automation is mission critical to the success
of libraries and information organizations and continues at a rapid pace.
Librarians are responsible for the use and management of information technology
developments, from telecommunications to storage devices.
Library automation is now part of a larger picture than simple circulation,
cataloging and online public access catalog functions. Embedded in larger
organizational information systems, which in turn are networked locally,
regionally, and internationally, library and information professionals
automate internal processes must think globally. The boundaries of library
automation extend well beyond the library to incorporate access to resources
distributed globally. The course addresses a wide variety of issues associated
with Library Information Systems including the automation of internal
processes, standards, telecommunications, usability, information literacy,
cyber crime and security, and digital libraries.
This document is the same for both sections of the class. Both sections
use the same Blackboard site. Both sections meet twice during the term.
Attendance at these class meeting is required. Since both sections are
using the same materials and doing the same assignments, flexibility regarding
the site of the class is permissible, with the instructor’s approval.
The objectives of the course are:
- To develop a basic knowledge of the management issues involved in automating
library functions
- To analyze the uses of information technology in library processing
functions
- To understand the complex computing and telecommunications infrastructure
in which libraries exist
- To develop a technical vocabulary for reading a substantial body of
literature on topics related to information technology for libraries
- To practice hands on research techniques applicable to library and information
organizations
The course emphasizes the following SLIS objectives:
Developing a basic knowledge of the management issues involved
in automating library functions
- Gaining knowledge of the uses of information technology in library processing
function
- Understanding the complex computing and telecommunications infrastructure
in which libraries exist
- Developing a technical vocabulary for reading a substantial body of
literature on topics related to information technology for libraries.
The SLIS Objectives are found at: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/mission.htm
Grading Policy
Everyone begins the class with a grade of “B”, the standard
grade for graduate level work. Students who complete the assignments,
use Blackboard class site, attend both of the face to face class meetings
and participate in the discussions will receive the B provided the quality
of written work meets the standard of rigorous scholarly work for the
University. Above standard work is defined as clearly displays one of
more of the following criteria:
- Originality in the approach to the assignment
- Greater depth of analysis that the written assignment expects
- Critical evaluation readings by comparing them to other authors or sources
- Ability to organize information for themselves and others plus create
tools for life long learning and knowledge retrieval
Expectations
- All students must have the minimal home computing environment as described
at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/ecommunication/homecomputing.htm
- All students must enroll in the course in Blackboard to receive communications
from the instructor by the first day of the term.
- All students complete the online survey after enrolling in the class.
- Submit all assignments electronically. The following scheme is required
for the files: [Course Number]_[Student’s Last Name]_[Assignment
Number]. Example: 241_Fuller_Essay1.doc Failure to utilize this format
results in point deductions.
- The student will use a current virus protection program to scan all
assignments before they are submitted electronically to Blackboard and
to the instructor.
- Assignments will be submitted by the midnight of the due date. All assignments
submitted after the due date may be subjected to a grade penalty.
- All papers will use The Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association, Fifth edition, as the official style manual for formats,
citations, and bibliography. Minimally, all assignments have a cover page,
abstract, a body of text, and a reference list.
- All work will be typed or keyed using Microsoft Word, double-spaced
and in 12 point font.
- All pages will be consecutively numbered with the student’s name
and the name of the assignment in the footer of each page.
- Errors in spelling, grammar and syntax will be subject to a grade penalty.
- Evidence of plagiarism will result in a grade of F for the course.
Assignments
In the hybrid online and face to face class environment, the design of
assignments gives the student as much opportunity as possible to pursue
independent investigation and have hands on experience. The approach emphasizes
group work in a virtual environment and practical experience in data collection
and analysis related to technology planning.
- These are the general assignments for the course. Please see course
outline each week and the assignments tab on the Blackboard web page for
specific assignment details, including due dates. Each assignment has
a rubric and it is found on the Blackboard web page under the assignments
tab. The total number of points for the class is 400.
- Pretest: Complete the pretest for the course on Blackboard (5 Points)
- Your introduction: Introduce yourself to the instructor and the class.
It is to be posted online to the discussion board on Blackboard. The inclusion
of your picture is optional. Everyone should check out your fellow students.
(10 Points)
- Two essays: completed as per the assignment schedule. The topic is assigned
two weeks before the due date. Post the paper to the digital drop box
on Blackboard or send via email to the instructor (40 Points for the
first and 40 Points for the second for the third.)
- Research study: a team project posted to Blackboard (80 Points)
- Technology Plan: Post the technology plan on Blackboard (100 Points)
- Research Paper: Post the paper to the digital drop box on Blackboard
or send via email to the instructor (125 points)
Readings and Required text
Readings are assigned throughout the class. They are in either the required
text or from online sources. The required text may be purchased online
at Libraries Unlimited.
TEXTBOOK: Kochtanek, T. and Matthews, J. (2002) Library Information
Systems: From Library Automation to Distributed Information Access Solutions.
Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
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