College of DuPage
Implementation Term
2005 Fall
ACTIVE COURSE FILE
*Curricular Area: LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
Course Title:
Course Number: 1101
Introduction to Libraries and the Information Age
Semester Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Hours: 0
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Course description to appear in catalog:
Introduction to different types of libraries and the information industry. The role of the Library Technical
Assistant (LTA) in all areas of the library profession is explored. An overview of basic library and information
research methods and tools, both print and digital format is presented.
Repeatable for credit: No
Pre-Enrollment Criteria:
A.
General Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to do the following:
1. Explain the historical development of today's libraries.
2. Compare and contrast the purposes, resources, and services provided by public, school, special,
and academic libraries.
3. Describe the role and importance of automation in libraries.
4. Access and use a variety of print and digital research tools to assist in the creation of an original
research project.
5. Define and evaluation the role of the LTA in the areas of reference, acquisitions, cataloging and
classification, circulation, and public services.
6. Create and present a research project that includes original research and bibliography.
7. Explain the purpose and functions of library systems and their significance to all types of libraries.
8. Explain the organization and arrangement of print and digital library materials.
9. Explain the importance of a professional attitude in library work.
B.
Topical Outline:
1. The history and development of libraries
2. The place of today's library in the global society
3. Overview of library automation
4. The types and variety of library materials and resources
5. The differences and similarities among the major types of libraries
6. Library research methodologies
7. Information literacy and critical thinking skills
8. The changing role of the Library Technical Assistant in the 21st century library
C.
Methods of Evaluating Students:
a. Students will be evaluated by tests and/or quizzes and/or worksheets and textbook
chapter assignments and/or research projects and presentations. Class attendance may
also be a factor in evaluation.
LINDA SLUSAR
Initiator
04-14-2004
Date
Sponsor
04-14-2004
Date
Robert Nichols
Division Dean
07/09/2004
Date