The basics of the library and information field (6cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

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.

Content

- 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

Materials

? 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

Teaching methods

? lectures, small group work and exam

Employer connections

No work placements.

Student workload

Total work load of the course is 159 h.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

(1- 2)
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 criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

No prerequisites