LIBR 248 |
Robert Ellett, M.S. in L.S. |
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GREENSHEET
SLIS Mission: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/mission.htm Course Description Theory and practice of bibliographic control techniques including the study of representation of cataloging using AACR2 (latest edition) and Library of Congress Rule Interpretations in machine-based representation using the MARC21 format and other metadata standards, and subject analysis and classification including Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), and Library of Congress Classification (LCC) with the principle focus on monographic and selected serial and non-print literature. Prerequisite: Libr 202
Course Objectives At the end of the class, the student will
Knowledge, identification and practice of major theories of information organization in a computerized environment and the effects of organization on retrieval.
Required Texts: Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (2003 or 2004). 2nd ed., 2003 or 2004
revision. Prepared under the direction of Joint Steering Committee for the
Revision of AACR by CLA, CILIP, ALA. Chicago: American Library Association.
Also available through the ALA Online Store: http://alastore.ala.org/ Furrie, B. (2000). Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable Cataloging.Data Base Development Department of the Follett Software Company. MARC 21 Concise Format for Bibliographic Data (2001). Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, Network Development and MARC Standards Office.
Recommended Text: Taylor, A. G. (2004). Wynar's Introduction to Cataloging and Classification. 9th ed. rev. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited. Additional resources accompanying topic specific lectures are located under Course Documents in Blackboard and will be posted during the course.
Course Requirements Blackboard will be used extensively for the online portion of this course. Enrollment will be open from August 15- September 4th. Please contact the instructor if you encounter difficulty in enrollment.
Virtual Classes Virtual classes will be scheduled during the course. Class times will be discussed during the Fullerton meeting.
Deliverable Products Students will be evaluated in the performance of the following tasks:
In addition, several ungraded exercises will be distributed to practice and enhance skills. These exercises are included within class participation. The course project is designed as a culminating activity to allow students the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of descriptive and subject cataloging covered within the course.
Course Policies: Greensheet (Syllabus). This syllabus may be altered based on needs of the learning environment. Accommodations for a Disability or Special Need. Please contact the instructor if you have special needs or require accommodations as provided in the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and its amendments (1996). Attendance and Participation. To receive the most benefit from this course, you must read the text and online resource materials, complete the assignments, and participate in class activities. Regular participation has a positive effect on the course grade earned. Class attendance is required in Fullerton during August 26-27, 2004.
Grading University Recommended Grading Scale for Graduate Students: 97-100 = A 94-96 = A- 91-93 = B+ 88-90 = B 85-87 = B- 82-84 = C+ 79-81 = C 76-78 = C- 73-75 = D+
Incompletes: Students who cannot fulfill all the work for a course may be assigned an Incomplete only if arrangements are made with the instructor. If the instructor agrees to assign an Incomplete, then the student must obtain an Incomplete Form from: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/forms/inc.pdf
Plagarism: All assignments submitted must be your own work. The San Jose State University regulations governing plagiarism will be enforced. Read the SJSU Academic Integrity Policy here:
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