- Date:
- 30-MAY-2007
- Posted by:
- Curriculum Office
- Course Number:
- ED 111
- Course Title:
- Selection of Library Materials
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 20
- Lab hours:
- 0
- Special Fee:
- $6
Course Description
Provides an introduction to the selection and evaluation of library materials. Covers library standards, selection policies, verification tools, censorship and copyright laws.
Addendum to Course Description
Selection of Library Materials will present materials that are used in library operation and in general usage. Students will learn to evaluate and use both print and non-print materials.
Intended Outcomes for the course
- Define and discuss current library standards
- Define and discuss the ALA bill of rights
- Define and discuss selection policies of several regional public and school libraries
- Identify and list the uses of various verification tools used in libraries
- Discuss censorship policies as they relate to different areas of the library
- Identify the basics of the copyright las and how it applies to various schools and libraries
Course Activities and Design
The materials in this course will be presented in a lecture/lab format. Various educational teaching techniques will be used to teach the class depending on the size of the class, student make-up and background, and instructional materials available.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
At the beginning of the course, the instructor will detail the methods used to evaluate student progress and criteria for assigning a course grade. The methods may include one or more of the following tools: attendance, examinations, homework assignments, laboratory assignments, class participations, and/or a final project.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- Define and discuss current library standards
- Define and discuss the ALA bill of rights
- Define and discuss selection policies of several regional public and school libraries
- Identify and list the uses of various verification tools used in libraries
- Discuss censorship policies as they relate to different areas of the library
- Identify the basics of the copyright las and how it applies to various schools and libraries
