LIBR 241-01
LIBR 241-10
Automated Library Systems
Spring 2006 Greensheet
Dan Fuller
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Phone: 951-294-8264 (Mobile)
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Students must self-enroll for this course on Blackboard between January 23 and January 26, 2005. You will be required to use a password access code. The code will be provided to you via the MySJSU Messaging system.
Course Description
The automation of library processes, including technical and public services, delivering electronic content 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 four times 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.
Course Goals and Objectives
The objectives of the course are:
- To develop basic knowledge of the components of automated library systems
- To develop 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
Textbooks and Readings
Required Text
Kochtanek, T. and Matthews, J. (2002) Library Information Systems: From Library Automation to Distributed Information Access Solutions. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
Readings are assigned throughout the class. They are in either the required text Kochtanek and Matthews or from online sources. The required text may be purchased online at Libraries Unlimited.
Course Requirements
Course Format
The class meets four times. Each section meets on the same day either in Fullerton or San Jose. The instructor attends two classes at each site in person and the other two classes are video from the opposite site.
The balance of the class is conducted virtually via Blackboard.
Office hours are conducted virtually on Tuesday evening 8PM to 9PM and Thursday 8PM to 9PM in the virtual classroom on Blackboard. Schedule face to face meetings by appointment.
Expectations
I expect:
- 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 are subject to a grade penalty.
- Evidence of plagiarism will result in a grade of F for the course. To read the SJSU Academic Integrity Policy go to the following URL: http://www2.sjsu.edu/senate/S04-12.pdf
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 to create opportunities for 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. The assignments are changed from term to term to take advantage of opportunities as they occur. 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. (See the grading scale for the breakdown.)
- Pretest
Complete the pretest for the course on Blackboard. - 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. - Technology Plan
The assignment details will be discussed in class. - Research Project
The Assignment is a team project. - Research Paper
The assignment details will be discussed in class.
Grading Policy
Everyone begins the class with a grade of “B”, the standard grade for graduate level work. Students who complete the assignments, use the class Blackboard site, attend the face-to-face and the video 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
Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability,
please e-mail me as soon as possible. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires
that students with disabilities register with the Disability Resource Center
(DRC) to establish record of their disability.
No matter where students reside, they should contact the SJSU DRC to register. The DRC Web site: http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/
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