ILS 504 - Reference and Information Resources and Services*
Dr. Josephine Sche - Fall 2010
Catalog Description
General reference sources; their content, evaluation and use. The reference process and the organization of reference and information services
as they relate to different types of libraries.
Learning Goals
Course Highlights
A great introduction to reference services and also how to plan and implement a research guide and workshop.
Coursework
Exercise I - Online & Local Library Visit
Exercise 2 - A Search for Reference Sources & Comparison of Search Results
Exercise 3 - Selection & Evaluation of Reference Sources
Term Project - Planning & Designing a Course Research Guide & Workshop
Dr. Josephine Sche - Fall 2010
Catalog Description
General reference sources; their content, evaluation and use. The reference process and the organization of reference and information services
as they relate to different types of libraries.
Learning Goals
- Understand the nature, function, and organization of reference and information services in different type libraries and information centers.
- Conduct reference interviews and verifying user information needs before and during the process of reference and information services.
- Identify different types of reference sources and their coverage and information generally used in various libraries and information centers.
- Make the selection and use of different reference and information sources for answering different reference questions;
- Use search strategies to locate and use appropriate information sources for information literacy instruction on identified information needs.
- Select and use reference sources on the Internet and from most relevant websites.
- Keep-up with new developments in library reference services through online resources and guidelines of library professional associations.
Course Highlights
A great introduction to reference services and also how to plan and implement a research guide and workshop.
Coursework
Exercise I - Online & Local Library Visit
Exercise 2 - A Search for Reference Sources & Comparison of Search Results
Exercise 3 - Selection & Evaluation of Reference Sources
Term Project - Planning & Designing a Course Research Guide & Workshop