Special Services and Leadership Studies
College of Education
SSLS 737
Cataloging and Classification
Credit Hours:
Instructor:
Semester:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
Live Office Hours:
3
Mrs. Michelle Hudiburg
Fall 2008
620-235-4507 (W) 620-223-2415 (H)
mhudibur@pittstate.edu
Sunday and Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00 PM (via ANGEL)
Description:
This course will teach principles in the development, theory and practice of the
organization and retrieval of information in various formats. Includes automated and
manual indexing systems, classification and cataloging. Access to information is
emphasized with development of curriculum materials and utilization of resources.
Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and skills related to effective
organization, retrieval and utilization of information and materials for an educational
program.
Resources:
Dewey Decimal Classification 22 Abridged 14 Dewey Decimal Classification and
Relative Index. Abridged Edition 14. One volume. 2003. Permanent paper. ISBN 0910608-73-3 (Click link to purchase text.) – Required Text
Catalog It! A Guide to Cataloging School Library Materials (2nd Edition) by Allison
Kaplan and Ann Riedling – ISBN # 1586831976 – Required Text
Various library and internet resources
Teaching Strategies:
Lecture, demonstration, hands-on experience, discussion boards, readings, podcasts and
screencasts
Assessment Strategies:
Checklist, Rubric, Journaling/Weblog, Portfolio, and Examination
Standards in Action:
Collection Development Policy and Procedure Book: Students will create a Cataloging
Policy and Procedure Book which details the learning community’s mission statement,
goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Additional components will include
interlibrary loan, networking, copyright and fair use, as well as the policy and procedure
for acquiring, accessing and retrieving information. Additional divisions will also
address how the media center respects and upholds the rights of users in matters of
privacy and confidentiality of records, how the media center provides equitable
intellectual access to resources and services.
Cataloging Practice: Hands-on projects and problems in cataloging, which provide
practical experience. The Dewey Decimal System and the MARC record will be strongly
emphasized. OCLC and other purchased databases will be addressed. The standard
cataloging practices in participating schools will also be addressed, including evaluation,
selection, acquisitions, cataloging, processing, deselection, inventory, client access and
circulation.
Final Examination: Students will take a final examination, which will be an overview of
the cumulative outcomes covered in this course.
Standards:
Knowledge Based:
K1.1 The library media specialist (lms) understands the principles of the profession in
his/her approach to staffing, collaborating, assessing, supporting and
administering the library media program.
K1.2
The lms know basic ethical and legal tenets of intellectual freedom,
confidentiality, intellectual property, fair use and copyright regulations, and
knows whom to contact for additional information.
K1.3
The lms know theories of media organization.
K1.5
The lms knows the processes and skills related to collection development.
K2.1 The lms understands collaboration techniques between teachers and library
medial specialists.
K2.2
K4.4
The lms understands good communication, consultation, and problem solving
skills.
The lms understands the use of technology for the creation and management of
information.
K5.1
The lms understands the learning community’s mission statement, goals,
objectives, policies and procedures.
K5.4
The lms knows management components of an effective library media program:
budget, personnel, facilities, evaluation, selection, acquisitions, cataloging,
processing, deselection, inventory, client access and circulation.
K5.5
The lms recognizes the interdependence of all education institutions and libraries.
K6.1
The lms understands ethical issues and their importance to the learning
community.
K6.2
The lms knows the importance of equity and diversity issues.
Performance Based:
P1.1 The lms develops library media program mission statement, goasl, policies and
procedures.
P1.2
The lms evaluates, selects, and organizes a media collection representing an
essential information base for the school.
P1.4
The lms advises learners on ethical and effective strategies for identifyuing,
retrieving, evaluating, using and synthesizing information.
P2.1
The lms collaborates with teachers to plan and develop units that integrate
multimedia, researchm, and information literacy skills into instruction.
P2.3
The lms provides instruction to teachers and students in finding and using age and
ability appropriate resources.
P2.4
The lms teaches evaluation strategies that assess both product and process.
P5.3
The lms establishes tourines for acquiring, storing, accessing and tertieving,
information.
P5.4
The lms uses management components to administer an effective library media
program.
P5.5
The lms develops prodecures and documentation for evaluating the school library
medial center.
P5.6
The lms develops procedures for networking such as interlibrary loan and
information sharing with other institutions.
The lms provides equitable intellectual access to resources and services.
P6.2
P6.3
The lms provides equitable physical access to resources and services.
P6.5
The lms respects and upholds the rights of users in matters of privacy and
confidentiality of records.
Evaluation, Grading Scale & Classroom Policy
Grading Scale:
A----------------90-100%
B----------------80-89%
C----------------70-79%
D----------------60-69%
F-----------------below 60%
Class Policies: The PSU policy on academic dishonesty is printed in the University
Catalog. Students are expected to submit your own work. Disrespect will not be tolerated.
Class attendance is not an issue with online courses; however, you will need to pace
yourself each week and stay on schedule. Online courses require much self-discipline.
Ethical Behavior: Respect for the integrity of the academic process in both Professional
behavior and social and emotional well-being for faculty and students.
The rights and responsibilities that accompany academic freedom are at the heart of the
intellectual purposes of the University. Our conduct as community members should
protect and promote the University's pursuit of its academic mission. We are all,
therefore, expected to conduct ourselves with integrity in our learning, teaching and
research, and in the ways in which we support those endeavors.
Examples are as follows:
*Professional Behavior*
--Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
--Functions effectively in a variety of group roles
--Is respectful of alternative views
--Collaborates with others on professional level
--Demonstrates honesty and integrity to self and others
--Demonstrates moral excellence and trustworthiness
--Is reflective when making decisions
--Demonstrates the flexibility to accept and change
*Social and Emotional Well-being*
--Analyzes and takes responsibility for own behavior
--Accepts constructive criticism positively
--Exhibits respect for others
--Demonstrates ability to learn from both success and failure
--Demonstrates a professional emotional state
Assignments and Incomplete Policy: Assignments must be received by the due date and
time. If assignments are not submitted through ANGEL by the specified time, they will
be considered late.
The assignment schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances.
Up to ten percent of the total possible points for each assignment will be deducted from
the points earned on an assignment for each day, including weekends, if it is past due.
Incompletes will be processed as late assignments, but as a cumulative late assignment,
which means that points can be deducted. If an incomplete is not finalized by the end of a
one year period, the "I" will automatically change to a grade of "F" as per PSU's existing
policy.
Check ANGEL daily for updates and announcements.
Written Communication Skills: All text submitted should represent the writer’s best
writing skills. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure will be evaluated in
each assignment and graded accordingly.
Special Concerns: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require
some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Dr. Jamie
Wood as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations.
Dr. Jamie Wood
Learning Center Director
620-235-4193
jwood@pittstate.edu
205E Whitesitt Hall
Assignment Schedule for
SSLS 737
Cataloging and Classification
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Due dates will be indicated within each assignment posting on ANGEL.
The instructor may add assignments not listed during the course, including appropriate
possible points.
Date Assigned
Assignment
Points
Syllabus
Class Introduction Activity
Collection Development Part 1
(Policy and Procedure)
Collection Development Part 2
(Challenged Materials and Right to Read)
Cataloging in Action
History of Cataloging
10
50
50
100
100
Copy Cataloging and Cataloger’s Resources (Part 1)
Cataloger’s Resources (Part 2)
Cataloging Theory and the MARC Record
Eight Areas of Description
Subject Headings
Classification – Introduction to DDC
Relative Index
DDC 14 in the MARC format
Physical Access
Future of Cataloging and Processing the Information
Package
Final Examination
Total
100
100
200
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1410
All assignments are due by December 12, 2008. They may be turned in sooner, but
December 12 is the latest date they will be accepted.
Date
Due