Study Guide

Objective

The students master the basic concepts associated with library and information services. They understand the spoken and written field-related language. They manage customer service and other field-related situations and are able to communicate both orally and in writing. Students will be competent in obtaining and utilising field-related information.

Content

Library websites
Vocabulary and texts on the library field Library networks, materials, facilities and functions
Library personnel and duties
Customer service and other communication situations
Information retrieval
Visitis to libraries in Swedish spealing regions

Materials

Library websites and material announced by the lecturer.

Recommended reading: Junno L. Kirjastosanasto, Data-information-kunskap. BTJ Kirjastopalvelu
Availability: http://tiny.cc/tvlzkx

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 - The students use simple structures and limited vocabulary. Mistakes impede the comprehension. They understand slow and clear speech and easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation is influenced by other languages.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 - The students use grammatical structures and field-related vocabulary making only minor mistakes. They manage fairly well in the most common predictable field-related situations. The pronunciation is understandable .

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 - The students use grammatical structures and professional vocabulary skillfully making hardly any mistakes. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field-related situations. Pronunciation close to that of a native speaker.

Qualifications

Swedish for working life 3 cr.

Further information

Alternative course. The students can choose either Library Swedish or Basics of Russian.