LIBR 266-12
Collection Management
Summer 2007 Greensheet
J. David Midyette
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Office Location: Riverside, CA
Office Hours: 10am - 10pm PDT/PST
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All students must self-enroll on the Blackboard organized for this course with an access code provided by the instructor.
Course Description
At the heart of the library is the collection of materials that users require to meet their information needs. Depending on the library setting, collections can be diverse or highly targeted to meet specific objectives. In this course, we will explore the diversity of these setting, requirements, needs, and objectives. We will discuss different types of libraries and their specific needs, and examine how format and access affect usage and finances. There will be a practical component to the course that will allow you to see how the process is applied to specific types of libraries. It will provide you with real-time tests and challenges that are faced by professional librarians on a daily basis.
By the end of the course you should have a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by librarians in the rapidly changing environment of today’s libraries and information centers. You should also have a grounded understanding of basic concepts that will help you meet those challenges as you proceed into or continue on your path of librarianship. Along the way we will have lively discussions and hopefully some fun. Students should expect to spend a good deal of their time in self and group exploration of topics that will be defined by general outlines. Above all this will be a fun learning experience that will allow you a detailed exploration of the intricacies of collection management.
Course Prerequisites: LIBR 202, 204
Course Objectives
Student Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Develop and implement a collection management policy
- Prepare and manage a collection budget
- Identify and select materials for addition to a library collection
- Demonstrate the understanding of concepts and challenges faced by librarians in different types of library settings
- Comprehend and discuss theories and concepts related to major themes in the management of library collections
- Understand the myriad of issues surrounding copyright and libraries
- Plan for managing change in library collections based on patron need and technological advances
- Critically evaluate literature relevant to collection management
- Identify and evaluate resources used in specific areas to select materials for the library
- Fully understand the process of and need for deselecting materials
LIBR 266 supports the following SLIS Core Competencies:
- articulate the ethics, values and foundational principles of library and information professionals and their role in the promotion of intellectual freedom;
- compare the environments and organizational settings in which library and information professionals practice;
- use the basic concepts and principles related to the creation, evaluation, selection, acquisition, preservation and organization of specific items or collections of information;
- evaluate programs and services on specified criteria.
In addition, this section supports the following SLIS Core Competencies:
- use service concepts, principles and techniques that facilitate information access, relevance, and accuracy for individuals or groups of users;
- demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for group work, collaborations and professional level presentations;
- contribute to the cultural, economic, educational and social well-being of our communities.
Textbooks and Readings
Required Text
- Evans, G. Edward, & Saponaro, Margaret Z. (2005). Developing Library and Information Center Collections, (5th ed.). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
The textbook is available through the SLIS e-Bookstore.
The SLIS e-Bookstore is part of the Amazon Affiliates program and will bring in money for student scholarships.
Course Requirements
Required Home Computing Environment
Please see the School’s “Home Computing Requirements” at
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/ecommunication/homecomputing.htm
This course will be held entirely online through the Blackboard virtual classroom.
Blackboard
All students must self-enroll on the Blackboard organized for this course with an access code provided by the instructor. Please see the Blackboard Tutorials on how to enroll in a Blackboard course at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/blackboard/search_enroll/enroll.htm
To self-enroll in the blackboard site for this course you must:
- Be registered for the course FIRST.
- The access code for the Blackboard site will be sent to those enrolled in the class via the MySJSU messaging system and you will be able to begin self-enrolling on May 28th. You must self-enroll before June 4th.
It is important to pay attention to time management in order to complete an online course successfully. Although you can access the course materials online at any time, plan to set aside time each week to complete the readings and assignments. It is easy to get behind, so be organized, disciplined and self-motivated. Please check the site regularly for announcements, assignments, discussion board questions, etc.
Assignments
Here is an overview of the assignments for this course:
- Readings - Readings and responses to the current literature in the field of collection management. These will be due on a weekly basis when you are not doing a chapter review.
- Chapter Reviews – Reviews of the chapters in the textbook to frame weekly online discussions. Everyone will work in their groups on a review of two chapters once during the semester. You will only be responsible for a single written review of these chapters. However, you will want to read all of the chapters as the semester progresses.
- Budget – A collaborative (group) project to simulate a real-life experience. This will occur in stages, but your final product will be due the 8th week of class (7/29/07).
- Collection Development Policy – A collaborative (group) project to prepare students for this real-life experience. This will occur in stages, but your final product will be due the final week of class (8/6/07).
- Discussions – Online interaction among students to discuss weekly topics from readings, chapters, and other sources.
- Final Project – A culminating paper to explore a selected topic in greater detail. This will be due the final week of class (8/6/07).
Grading
Students will be evaluated on the basis of online participation, written assignments, and a final project with the following weights:
| Readings | 20% |
| Chapter Reviews | 10 % |
| Budget | 20 % |
| Collection Development Policy | 20 % |
| Discussions | 10 % |
| Final Projects | 20 % |
Tentative Course Calendar
A full schedule of assignments and a timeline of progress through the course will be listed on Blackboard.
Grading Scale
The standard SJSU SLIS Grading Scale is utilized for all SLIS courses:
| 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+ |
| 70-72 | D |
| 67-69 | D- |
| Below 67 | F |
Late Assignments
Late assignments may be accepted at the discretion of the instructor depending on the circumstances of the tardiness. There will be no make-up assignments, and a 10% penalty will be applied to all accepted late assignments.
Extra Credit
Extra credit may be given at the discretion of the instructor.
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/
Academic Integrity
Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San José State University, and the University's Academic Integrity Policy requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the Office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The policy on academic integrity can be found at http://sa.sjsu.edu/student_conduct.
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