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Instructional Services: LIB 103
LIB 103: Introduction to Library Research and Technology
(3 Credit Hours)
Fall 2010
Course Blog: http://lib103.blogspot.com | Student Blogs | Helpful Resources
| Instructor: Ms. Anne Pemberton Instructional Services Coordinator William Madison Randall Library Office: Randall Library #2056 Phone: 910-962-7810 Email: pembertona@uncw.edu Office Hours: Mondays 3 - 5 p.m. and by appointment |
Section #001: |
Course Description
Exploration of concepts in library science and information technology. Emphasis on the evolving nature, trends, and issues relating to information. Development of skills in information retrieval and analysis using both print and electronic resources. Required course for Information Technology Minor.
Course Objectives
- To understand the various definitions of information
- To gain a basic knowledge of the historical developments of information technologies over time
- To understand the role of librarians and libraries
- To understand how libraries use technology for information organization, storage, access, and retrieval
- To gain interdisciplinary proficiency in seeking information via electronic subscription databases and library catalogs
- To recognize the difference between the World Wide Web, library catalogs, and subscription databases available via the Internet
- To gain proficiency in seeking information via the World Wide Web
- To critically evaluate information
- To become knowledgeable about information-related issues facing libraries and higher education
Classroom Etiquette and Expectations
- You are required to attend class. The majority of teaching and learning happens in the classroom. If you do not attend class, you cannot participate and you miss important information. Missing more than 3 classes will result in your final grade being lowered a letter grade for each additional absence. The attendance policy is enforced beginning the first day after the drop/add period ends.
- You are responsible for any material you miss in class. You will need to consult classmates for missed materials. Do not contact the instructor about missed material.
- Please come to class on time. Class will not be restarted for late arrivals.
- Missed tests can only be "made up" under two circumstances:
- 1) If you know prior to the test date that you will be forced to miss the exam, you may schedule an appointment with your instructor to take the test PRIOR to the test date.
- 2) If you have a family emergency or serious illness on the day of an exam, you must contact your instructor at least four hours prior to the test time to make arrangements to take the test.
- You are expected to actively participate in each class session. This includes active listening, participating in class discussions and activities, and respecting your instructor and classmates. Should you fail to meet these expectations you will be asked to leave class and will be considered absent.
- Due dates for assignments are firm. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date due. Those assignments received (e.g. posted or e-mailed) during, or after class, will be considered one day late. You will lose 1 point (1% of your final grade) on your assignment for each day late. Assignments that are three days late will not receive credit. You cannot "make up" assignments later in the semester. Assignments submitted on your course blog (News Reports and Reading Reports) must be posted before the beginning of class on the date due. Do not use class time to complete these assignments as they will be considered late.
- Academic Integrity: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone found cheating or plagiarizing the work of others will receive a "0" for the assignment or exam. Further disciplinary action will be taken. You are expected to adhere to the UNCW Academic Honor Code.
- Please put your cell phone on silent mode and only answer if absolutely necessary (e.g. monitoring a family emergency). You are expected to leave the classroom if you must take a call. Do not text message during class. You will be asked to leave and considered absent.
- Drinks are allowed but please keep containers covered and noise to a minimum. Food is not allowed in class unless medically necessary (for diabetes, hypoglycemia, etc.).
- Please inform your instructor of any disabilities and/or any required accommodations before the end of the first week of class (http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/disability/).
Course Requirements and Costs
There is no textbook required for this class, but you will be required to access readings through the Web, library databases, and through Randall Library Course Reserves.
You are not required to print any assignments for this class. All assignments are to be submitted electronically through your course blog and through e-mail to your instructor as indicated in the requirements for each assignment.
You are required to monitor the course blog (http://lib103.blogspot.com) to check for announcements and updates.
Class Schedule
| Thursday August 19 |
Distribution of Syllabus |
| Tuesday August 24 |
Introductions and Note cards |
| Wednesday August 25 |
Last day to drop or add a class |
| Thursday August 26 |
Lecture and Discussion: Defining Information, Information Technology, and the Information Life Cycle Assignment #1 (News Reports) Distributed Reading #1: "Web Hoaxes, Counterfeit Sites, and Other Spurious Information on the Internet" (Electronic Reserves): Post reading response on blog BY 9/2 |
| Tuesday August 31 |
Video: "Signs of the Times" Teams Assigned News Report #1 Due |
| Thursday September 2 |
Library Lingo Game 8/26's Reading Report Due (should be posted on blog before beginning of class) Reading #2: "Is Wikipedia a Victim of Its Own Success?" by Farhad Manjoo. Time (9/28/2009). <online> [Note: In the print publication of Time, the title of this article is: "Where Wikipedia Ends"] Post reading response on blog BY 9/9 |
| Tuesday September 7 |
Lecture and Discussion: Evaluating Information |
Thursday |
Lecture and Discussion: How Search Engines Work / Using the Web for Research Assignment #2 (Annotated Bibliography) Distributed 9/2's Reading Report Due (should be posted on blog before beginning of class) |
| Tuesday September 14 |
Lecture and Discussion: All About Google / Introduction to Second Life / EndNote Web News Report #2 Due |
| Thursday September 16 |
Lecture and Discussion: Overview of Libraries and Scholarly Communication In Class Readings and Discussion: "Libraries: How They Stack Up" and "Quotable Facts about America's Libraries" |
Tuesday |
Test |
| Thursday September 23 |
Lecture and Discussion: Citations, Annotations, Abstracts, and Book Reviews Annotated Bibliography (Assignment #2): Part 1 Due Reading #3: "Why the Next Big Pop Culture Wave after Cupcakes Might be Libraries" by Linda Holmes. <online> Post reading response on blog BY 10/7 (Respond to both articles) |
| Tuesday September 28 |
Lecture and Discussion: Intellectual Property, Plagiarism, and Copyright Team Activity: Plagiarism News Report #3 Due |
| Thursday September 30 |
Instructor at Conference - No Class |
| Tuesday October 5 |
Fall Break - No Class |
| Thursday October 7 |
Lecture and Discussion: Subscription Databases and Types of Publications Assignment #3 (Database Presentation) Distributed | Assigned Databases 9/23's Reading Report Due (should be posted on blog before beginning of class) Last day to withdraw for undergraduate students |
| Tuesday October 12 |
Lecture and Discussion: Database Searching Techniques Reading #4: "The Infodiet: How Libraries Can Offer an Appetizing Alternative to Google" by Steven Bell. Chronicle of Higher Education (2/20/2004). Use library catalog to locate article (instructions will be provided in class and on the course blog). Post reading response on blog BY 10/19 |
| Thursday October 14 |
No Class Team or Individual Activity: Database Exercise (see course blog for more information) Annotated Bibliography (Assignment #2): Part 2 Due |
| Tuesday October 19 |
Lecture and Activity: Understanding Catalog Records and Locating Full-Text Team Activity: Locating Articles 10/12's Reading Report Due (should be posted on blog before beginning of class) |
| Thursday October 21 |
Lecture and Discussion: Library Webpage and Online Catalog |
| Tuesday October 26 |
Instructor at conference - No Class |
| Thursday October 28 |
Database Presentations (Assignment #3) Annotated Bibliography (Assignment #2): Part 3 Due |
| Tuesday November 2 |
Lecture and Discussion: Library Organization (Classification Systems and Call Numbers) News Report #4 Due |
| Thursday November 4 |
Randall Library Tour |
| Tuesday November 9 |
Government Documents Team Activity: Reference Resources Team Activity: Finding What You Need in Randall Library Annotated Bibliography (Assignment #2): Part 4 Due |
Thursday |
Archives and Special Collections News Report #5 Due |
Tuesday Meet in the CMC - Education Building - #127 |
Meet in the CMC - Education Building - #127 Curriculum Materials Center (CMC) Lecture and Discussion: Combating Information Overload Reading #5: "The End of Privacy?" by Daniel J. Solove. Scientific American (September 2008). Use library catalog to locate article (instructions will be provided in class and on the course blog). Post reading response on blog BY 11/23 Extra credit opportunity due today (see blog) |
| Thursday November 18 |
Lecture and Discussion: The Rest of Randall: What You Want to Know Lecture and Discussion: Information Issues (Part I): Information Literacy, Digital Divide, Scholarly Communication Crisis, and the PATRIOT Act |
| Tuesday November 23 |
Lecture and Discussion: Information Issues (Part II): Intellectual Freedom (Censorship, Filtering, Privacy) and Internet Safety Wrap-Up for Semester / Final Exam Review 11/16's Reading Report Due (should be posted on blog before beginning of class) Annotated Bibliography (Assignment #2): Part 5 (Completed Bibliography) Due |
| Thursday November 25 |
Thanksgiving Break - No Class |
| Tuesday November 30 |
Final Exam |
Important Dates: Fall 2010: Please refer to http://www.uncw.edu/reg/
Grading
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Assignment and Grade Details:
Team Grade: You will be assigned partners to form a team. This team will work together on in-class assignments and together on Assignment #3 (Database Presentation). In-class work will be submitted by your team for grades representing 15% of your final grade. Part of this grade represents an evaluation of your contributions to the team by your teammates.
Reading Reports: For every class reading, you will post a response on your blog for each reading that summarizes what you learned and your reaction to the reading. This is an informal report. You need not worry about formatting or style guidelines but please pay attention to grammar and spelling as points will be deducted for errors in these areas. There is a minimum requirement of 250 words for each posting. You will not receive ANY credit if your report is fewer than 250 words. The five readings and reports are worth a total of 15% of your grade (3% for each assigned reading). Assignments submitted on your course blog (News Reports and Reading Reports) must be posted before the beginning of class on the date due. Do not use class time to complete these assignments as they will be considered late.
Assignment #1 (News Reports): Throughout the semester you will monitor the news for stories relating to libraries, the Internet, or information technology. As you see, hear, or read news stories relating to these topics, post a report on your blog about the story by each given due date. Give all available citation information for your news source (website address, name of news program, name of publication, date, etc.), a concise summary of the story, and your reaction and opinion about the story. There is a minimum requirement of 250 words for each post. This assignment is worth 15% of your final grade. Each news story is worth 3 points (3% each). You will comment on five news stories. We will discuss these news items during the semester and you should be prepared to discuss your chosen news stories in class. More information will be given in class about this assignment. Assignments submitted on your course blog (News Reports and Reading Reports) must be posted before the beginning of class on the date due. Do not use class time to complete these assignments as they will be considered late. <more information>
Assignment #2 (Annotated Bibliography): You will create an annotated bibliography of eight resources for a chosen topic. An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and other resources. Each citation is followed by a brief descriptive and evaluative paragraph: the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited. Annotations are usually about 150 words.More information will be given in class about this assignment. This assignment is worth 15% of your grade. <more information>
Assignment #3 (Database Presentation): Your team will give a ten minute presentation on an assigned subscription database. You will also create a one page guide for the database. More information will be given in class about this assignment. This assignment is worth 10% of your grade. <more information>
GRADE WORKSHEET: LIB 103
Component |
Grade |
Reading Reports (each reading report is worth 3 points) |
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Reading #1: "Web Hoaxes, Counterfeit Sites, and Other Spurious Information on the Internet" |
/3 |
Reading #2: "Is Wikipedia a Victim of Its Own Success? / Where Wikipedia Ends" |
/3 |
Reading #3: "Why the Next Big Pop Culture Wave after Cupcakes Might be Libraries" AND "The 'Library of the Future' Begins to Emerge" |
/3 |
Reading #4: "The Infodiet: How Libraries Can Offer an Appetizing Alternative to Google" |
/3 |
Reading #5: "The End of Privacy?" |
/3 |
Team Grade |
/15 |
Assignments |
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Assignment #1: News Reports |
/15 |
Assignment #2: Annotated Bibliography |
/15 |
Assignment #3: Database Presentation |
/10 |
Test (9/21) |
/10 |
Final Exam (11/30)(grade will be e-mailed to you) |
/20 |
Attendance Grade (Missing more than 3 classes will result in your final grade being lowered a letter grade for each additional absence - there are no exceptions) |
-___ |
Final Grade (add/subtract points in right column) |
___ /100 |
Last Update: October 20, 2010