The basics of the library and information field
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD18BAKM01 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 6.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Leikkari, Esa |
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| Teacher Team: | Elenius, Leena |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| KIKO-2015 |
1 autumn |
6.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| KIKO-2016 |
1 autumn |
6.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students acquire a general understanding of the library network and different kinds of libraries, as well as the development and the current status of libraries. The student can make a presentation of the Finnish library organizations. The student can describe the library associations and international cooperation. Students are able to present the library and information services at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and to mention key sources of information for the library and information field. They know how to use library and information services.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course is 159 h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
• various types of libraries and the history of libraries
• library law
• library services
• the code of ethics in the library and information field
• sustainable development and libraries
• library associations and international cooperation
• library and information services at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Recommended or Required Reading
• Abdullahi, I. (toim.) 2009. Global library and information science: a textbook for students and educators. Saur.
Available: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/seamkebrary/reader.action?docID=10314491&ppg=5
• Almgren, P. & Jokitalo, P. (toim.) 2011. Kirjasto 2012: asiakkaan asialla. Avain.
• Mäkinen, I. (toim.) 1999. Kirjastojen vuosisata: yleiset kirjastot Suomessa 1900-luvulla. BTJ Kirjastopalvelu.
• other material will be announced at the beginning of the course
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
• lectures, small group work and exam
Assessment Criteria
5
The student
• has been active on the course
• can give a very good presentation of the group work
• can widely and well describe various types of libraries, working duties in libraries and library education in Finland
• is able to present the library and information services at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and to mention sources of information for the library and information field
• knows how to select sources, use databases and the Internet and how to use other relevant sources of information
3
The student
• has been active on the course
• can give a good presentation of the group work
• can describe various types of libraries, working duties in libraries and library education in Finland well
• is able to present the library and information services at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and to mention sources of information for the library and information field
• knows how to select sources, use databases and the Internet and how to use other relevant sources of information.
1
The student
• has been sufficiently active on the course
• can describe various types of libraries, working duties in libraries and library education in Finland
• can give a presentation of the group work
• is able to present the library and information services at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and to mention sources of information for the library and information field
• knows how to select sources, use databases and the Internet and how to use other relevant sources of information.
Assessment Methods
• group work , group exam , assignments
Work Placement
No work placements.
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