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

Code: 4A00CW04-3003

General information


Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 06.09.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
SeAMK Library and Information Services
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Teachers
Leena Elenius
Satu Salmela
Groups
KITI23
Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Course
4A00CW04

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. Student can present Finnish library network and its organizations. The student can identify essential library associations and organizations as well as 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

- different kind of library and information services and their history
- library legislation
- 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

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus: luennot, asiantuntijoiden luentovierailut, harjoitukset ja tehtävät, ryhmätyöskentely
Itsenäinen opiskelu: tiedonhankinta, kirjallisuuteen ja materiaaleihin perehtyminen, kirjalliset harjoitustyöt

Student workload

Opintojakson kokonaiskuormitus 162 tuntia.
Luennot, luentotyöskentely ja asiantuntijavierailut noin 60 t
Itsenäinen opiskelu ja tehtävät noin 102 t

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- has been sufficiently active on the course
- can describe different types of library and information service organizations, their history and development
- can describe different library services and library education in Finland to some extend
- can identify some essential library associations and organization, international co-opetation possibilities
-knows the basics of sustainable library and how to act responsibly
- 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)

The student
- has been active on the course
- can describe different types of library and information service organizations, their history and development
- can describe different library services and library education in Finland well
- can identify essential library associations and organization, international co-opetation possibilities
- knows sustainable library and code of ethics
- 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)

The student
- has been active on the course and acted responsible
- can widely describe different types of library and information service organizations, their history and development
- can describe different library services and library education in Finland well
- can identify library associations and organization, has ability to utilize international co-opetation possibilities
-knows sustainable library and code of ethics and can apply them
- 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.

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