LIB 526: TECHNOLOGIES IN LIBRARIES
Description of Core Assignment
Use a current technology to instruct or promote a library service. Example: Prepare a PowerPoint
presentation to teach the parts of a computer workstation. You can use any technology; i.e.,
PowerPoint, video, blog, etc. and promote any part of the library discussed in this class (use of
catalog, a Web 2.0 tool, adaptive technology, etc. Describe the target audience including age level of
users and type of library.
Course rationale – Advancements in information technology are constant reminders that the
role of the librarian is expanding. The librarian becomes an integral part of the exploration,
planning and implementation of these advancements. In order to carry out this leadership role, it
is necessary for the librarian to be knowledgeable about current and emerging technologies. The
course also emphasizes the evaluation and use of automated library systems. This course is
typically the seventh course taken in the candidate’s program. They have already had the course,
Computers in Education, which covers basic multimedia production.
Assignment rationale and alignment to standards: The candidate is required to complete four
hours of fieldwork during this class and frequently designs a presentation appropriate for their
own situation. Several candidates used screen capture software to develop a presentation that
could reside on the library computers to aid students in using a specific aspect of the OPAC.
Other presentations included directions on the procedures to borrow and use the library’s e-book
readers.
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This assignment demonstrates candidate knowledge of content. In designing a multimedia
presentation, the candidate must be aware of student interest and motivation (1.1), and show
evidence of knowledge of learner characteristics (2.1). The presentation also ensures a working
knowledge of library services; thereby being able to facilitate access to information for the entire
school community (1.3). The multimedia aspect is evidence of the candidate’s knowledge of
technology and their ability to incorporate technology to promote access to information (2.3).
Rubric
Target
Audience
(1.1, 2.1)
Target
Clearly defines users in
regard to age level and
type of library service
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Defines users in
Lacks definition of
regards to age level and age level of user and
type of library
type of library
Content
(1.3)
Content of presentation
thoroughly enhanced
the instruction or
promotion of a library
service
Content of presentation
supported the
instruction or
promotion of a library
service
Lacks content that
supports the
instruction or
promotion of a library
service
Rationale
(1.1, 2.1)
Content appropriate for
target audience
Clearly explains the
rationale for using this
method of technology
to instruct or promote a
service
Strong evidence of
reflection and synthesis
of ideas presented in
lecture, readings, and
discussion in regards to
use of different
technologies
Majority of content
appropriate for target
audience
Explains the rationale
for using this method
of technology to
instruct or promote a
service
Relevant to readings
and but lacks reflection
and synthesis of ideas
presented in lecture,
readings, and
discussion in regards to
use of different
technologies
Majority of content
not appropriate for
target audience
Lacks a clear rationale
for selecting this
method of technology
to instruct or promote
a service
Lacks relevance to
reading and reflection
and synthesis of ideas
presented in lecture,
reading, and
discussion in regards
to use of different
technologies
Technology
Design
Element
(2.3)
Design of technology
follows the established
guidelines for the
chosen technology
Design of technology
follows some of the
established guidelines
for the chosen
technology
Design of technology
fails to follow the
established guidelines
or the chosen
technology.