Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY INFORMATION SCIENCE
El Camino College CLASS SYLLABUS
LIS 1 #4960, Wednesday 1:00pm – 3:05pm, Spring Semester 2017
Class runs February 15th – April 5th , I credit unit, Location: Humanities 315
INSTRUCTOR: Claudia Striepe (310) 660-3593 ext 6006 Email: cstriepe@elcamino.edu
Catalog Description: This course acquaints students with the types and organization of libraries and their resources, enabling them to develop strategies for library research. Students will learn how to locate and evaluate traditional and electronic types of library materials; how to document resources; and how to prepare a bibliography. Students will also acquire proficiency in the use of informational technology in order to understand the full potential of library resources.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- effectively find, analyze, and synthesize information
- use an online catalog to find books
- have a basic understanding of the Library of Congress classification system
- effectively utilize online databases to find reliable and useful periodical articles
- utilize various search strategies and evaluate Web resources on the Internet
- prepare a basic bibliography
- utilize the skills learned in this class to succeed in future educational & career tracks
Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: will be by way of pre-testing, assignments, class participation, self /class assessment essay, and final exam.
Students will be able to access class information – lecture notes, assignments, readings, etc., online, by way of an online class management system, Etudes, which is supported by El Camino College.
Recommended text: Lenberg, J. Facts on File Guide to Research. 2nd ed. 2010.
Materials: Library card/ID required.
Breakdown of Grading: Total = 100 points =Your Final Grade
- Book Catalog assignment – MLA style and annotation: 10 points
- Periodical assignment : 10 points
- Web assignment : 10 points
- MLA Assignment : 10 points
- Class participation in Discussions: 10 points
- Final exam: 50 points
An extra-credit assignment may be available.
Grading Scale: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; Below 60 = F
Grades: A letter grade is given for this class.
Please Note:
1.All due dates for assignments are firm dates. Late assignments will receive a grade reduction.
Academic Honesty – For more information see ECC BP 5500 Section 1 and AP 5520 Section A
El Camino College places a high value on the integrity of student scholars. When an instructor determines that there is evidence of dishonesty in any academic work (including, but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, or theft of exam materials), disciplinary action appropriate to the misconduct as defined in BP 5500 may be taken. A failing grade on an assignment in which academic honesty has occurred and suspension from class are among the disciplinary actions for academic dishonesty (AP 5520). Students with questions about the Academic Honesty or discipline policies are encouraged to speak with their instructor.
ADA Compliance Statement: It is the policy of the ECC Community District to encourage full inclusion of people with disabilities in all programs and services. Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class should contact the Special Resource Center (310) 660-3295, as soon as possible. This will ensure that students are able to fully participate in the class.
Class Participation: Some points are allocated to class participation – this includes not only entering into class discussion, but ensuring a pleasant learning environment for all. Adherence to due dates, politeness in online interactions, etc., will all be taken into account. The full student Code of Conduct Policy can be found at
http://www.elcamino.edu/studentservices/activities/codeofconduct.asp
Title IX Employee Reporting Obligations:
El Camino College is committed to protecting the safety of our students. If you have been a victim of misconduct/assault (including experiences of sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence), help is available. You can:
1) Speak with an instructor. Be aware that, by law, faculty must report to the Office of Staff and Student Diversity any information about sexual or gender-based misconduct shared by students in person, via electronic communication and/or in classroom papers or homework exercises. Once an incident has been reported you can decide whether to cooperate with the investigation.
2) Speak with a psychologist at Student Health. This assistance is free and confidential – psychologists are not required to report to the Office of Staff and Student Diversity. To schedule an appointment, call the Student Health Center at 310.660.3643 or visit their website: http://www.elcamino.edu/studentservices/health/
3) Contact the Office of Staff and Student Diversity at 310.660.3813 or visit their website for more information about resources on and off campus: http://www.elcamino.edu/administration/hr/diversity/
SEMESTER SCHEDULE
Lesson 1. Welcome. Introduction & overview of class, including explanation of course requirements, and assignments. Discussion of the meaning of “information competency” and its application to the course. Student Learning Outcomes.
Lesson 2. Library history. Book catalog. Reference books & citations. MLA Citation style introduction. Book Catalog pre- and post – test.
Assignment 1: Choose a book from the ECC library catalog on a chosen topic. Prepare a citation in MLA style and a basic annotation. – due Feb 22nd
Lesson 3. Introduction to Periodicals. Periodical & newspaper types. Locating periodicals. SLO Periodicals pre-test, with post- test to be administered in week 5.
Lesson 4. Using paper indexes & online general periodical/news databases to find articles.
Assignment 2: Choose one article from either the EbscoHost MFP or one article from the ProQuest database on your chosen topic. E-mail articles to instructor by next class session, including an MLA citation and annotation. Due March 2nd
Lesson 5. Specialized online databases, including literary criticism & controversial topics. Use of computer lab for hands-on periodical searching. MLA citation style.
Assignment 3: Find an example of a good and bad Web site on your chosen topic. Document these examples and explain the reasons for your evaluation, use the “good” example for your annotated bibliography. – Due March 17th
Lesson 6. Internet searching & search tools.
Lesson 7. Internet searching/Search tools contd. Web site evaluation. Exam Review.
Lesson 8. Final exam.
Grades: A letter grade is given for this class.
DISCLAIMER: The class instructor reserves the right to make changes to the schedule.
FINAL EXAM at 50 marks
Final Grade Total 100 marks CS/Spring2017
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