Required reading: class handouts and Web articles as indicated in Course Outline
Course description: Primary focus of this course is the use of the Internet in providing library services. This class is designed for library personnel whose responsibilities include using the Internet for work-related tasks. Through lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on work, students will learn to teach finding, searching, and evaluating online resources to their library patrons.
Course objectives:
students will:
a. more effectively use Internet/online resources and searching tools
b. critically evaluate these resources/tools
c. build training skills
d. have conducted an Internet instruction session (see Final Project below)
Final Project: This project will enable you to showcase the skills you have learned in this class.
At the last class session (March 25), each student will give a 5-minute instructional session to a "patron" (played by the class) on how to use one library resource. This role-play will showcase a resource of the student's choosing and should be played out as if the student were a library staff member at the reference/information desk of a library. You will need to choose a resource that is online so that it can be projected to the entire class as you “teach”. Also prepare a one-page “guide” for what you are teaching using Word's draw features. Hand in this as your final written part of the project.
Also provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope so I can return the “guide” to you.
Have fun with this project!
Attendance: Since this is a short term class, a student must attend all 3 sessions for the full class time each day. Please be prompt!
Student Code of Conduct: Please refer to the DVC Catalog for details.
Class participation: Your wholehearted participation is encouraged in class discussions. We all learn from one another's experiences and questions. There are no dumb questions!
All papers handed in MUST be TYPED on a computer and GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT.
Late assignments will have points deducted. Please turn in all assignments on time.
Grading:
| Term project/oral presentation | 50 points |
| Homework assignments | 30 points |
| Participation in class discussions | 20 points |
| Total | 100 points |
Final grade:
94-100 points A
87-93 points B
80-86 points C
73-79 points D
<73 points F