Course Syllabus
LI 815XI
Information Technology for Library and
Information Professionals
Internet: 1/14/09-5/8/09
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Important info from
ESU:
Xiaoya Tang
xtang@emporia.edu
(620) 341-5071
https://elearning.emporia.edu
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Fall '08-Spring '09 Syllabus Attachment
LI 815XI: Information Technology for Library and
Information Professionals
| Course Description | Topics and Readings | Learning Activities and Assignments | Grading |
Instructor
Xiaoya Tang
Email: xtang@emporia.edu
Phone: 620-341-5071
GA: Shanna Smith
Email: ssmith14@emporia.edu
Office Hour: by appointment
Online Office Hour: I will be also holding the following office hours online. Access information
will be posted on Blackboard.
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Feb. 25 (Wed.): 7:30pm - 8:30pm CST
March 25 (Wed.): 7:30pm - 8:30pm CST
April 1 (Wed.): 7:30pm - 8:30pm CST
April 22 (Wed.): 7:30pm - 8:30pm CST
Course Description
Basic information technology concepts and skills necessary for library and information
professionals are introduced. The course covers the fundamentals of personal computer
(hardware and software), file management, networking, and databases, as well as introduces
Internet and Web concepts, tools, applications, and other emerging information technologies.
Social aspects of information technology are also examined.
Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand the basic concepts of information technology
Understand how computers and network systems operate
Have the basic skills to use the main PC applications
Have a basic understanding of databases
Have a basic understanding of the Internet and the Web
Have a good knowledge of current Web applications and search engines
Be able to identify social issues related to information technology
Class Format
This course will be delivered online. A detailed class schedule will be posted on the Blackboard.
Course materials, assignments, and related instructions will be posted as scheduled. Please make
sure you are clear about the due dates of the assignments and activities.
Needed Equipments and Preparations
Equipments
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Computer and Internet access. Throughout the semester, you will need a computer with
Internet access to do your exercises and assignments.
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Software. You will need Microsoft Windows installed on your computer. Microsoft
Excel (2003 or 2007) and Access (2003 or 2007) will also be needed.
Course Preparations
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Make sure you are able to log in the class blackboard and the iDrive
(http://myfiles.emporia.edu/). If you have problems, contact LSSC for help.
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Read the assigned readings and finish related exercises by due time. Technology learning
takes lots of practice, so please start early and give yourself enough time to complete the
assignments. Discuss with the instructor for questions and problems. Accumulating
multiple tasks till the last moment will only increase frustration.
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Check the class blackboard frequently for course information update.
Required Textbook
Parsons, J. J., & Oja, D. (2008). New Perspectives on Computer Concepts (11th edition),
Introductory. Cambridge, MA: Thomas. ISBN 13: 9781423902517-0. Available through ESU
bookstore.
Topics and Readings
Topics
Readings
Course
 Parsons & Oja (2008): Orientation
Introducti
on
Computer
Basics
History of
Computer
s
Computer
Hardware
Computer
Software
Operating
Systems
File
Managem
ent
Excel
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Parsons & Oja (2008): Chapter 1
Computer History Museum. http://www.computerhistory.org/
Breeding, Marshall. (2004, June). Platform Evolution: From Dumb
Terminals to PCs to the Web and Beyond. Computers in Libraries,
24( 6), 42-43. - http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltgdisplaytext.pl?RC=11052
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Parsons & Oja (2008): Chapter 2
Microprocessor (Webopedia) http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/M/microprocessor.html
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Parsons & Oja (2008): Chapter 3
Information on batch files http://www.computerhope.com/batch.htm
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Parsons & Oja (2008): Chapter 4
MS Dos - http://www.computerhope.com/msdos.htm
Unix - http://www.unix.org/
Unix Guides - http://www.webmonkey.com/reference/Unix_Guides
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Parsons & Oja (2008): Chapter 4
NTFS - http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/n/ntfs.htm
FAT - http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/f/fat.htm
File Allocation Table http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/f/file_allocation_table_FAT.ht
ml
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MS Excel Support - http://office.microsoft.com/enus/excel/default.aspx
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Database
Basics
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Networkin
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Introducti
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Internet
and the
Web
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Roman, Steve. Access Database Design & Programming, 2nd
Edition. Chapter 4: Database Design Principles.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/accessdata2/chapter/ch04.html
Access 2007 Help - http://office.microsoft.com/enus/access/FX100646911033.aspx?CTT=96&Origin=CL100570041
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Access 2003 Help - http://office.microsoft.com/enus/access/FX100646921033.aspx?CTT=96&Origin=CL100570041
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Database Normalization (MS support) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283878
Database Normalization (Database Journal) http://www.databasejournal.com/sqletc/article.php/1428511/Databa
se-Normalization.htm
Entity Relationship Diagrams Tutorial (Getahead) http://www.getahead-direct.com/gwentrel.htm
Parsons & Oja (2008): Chapter 5
Networking Basics.
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/basicnetworkingconcepts/inde
x_r.htm
Breeding, Marshall. (2005, March). Implementing wireless networks
without compromising security. Computers in Libraries, 25(3), 3134. - http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=11385
Parsons & Oja (2008): Chapter 6, Chapter 7
Usability.gov http://usability.gov/
Learn About Usability Testing
http://www.usability.gov/refine/learnusa.html
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Search
Engines
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Applicatio
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Social
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Ethical
Issues of
Informati
on
Technolo
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Parsons & Oja (2008): Chapter 7
USC Beaufort Library. Bare bones 101: A basic tutorial on
searching the Web.
http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/bones/bones.shtml.
(University of South Carolina)
UC Berkeley - Teaching Library Internet Workshops. Invisible or
Deep Web: What it is, How to find it, and Its inherent ambiguity.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/InvisibleW
eb.html
O'Reilly, T. (September, 2005). What is Web 2.0? Design patterns
and business models for the next generation of software. O'Reilly
Network.
http://www.oreilly.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-isweb-20.html
Parsons & Oja (2008): Chapter 1, Chapter 8 Section E - Digital
Rights Management
Copyright issues in digital media (2004).
http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=5738
Balas, Janet L. (2006, May). Information literacy and
technology—they work best when they work together. Computers in
Libraries, 26(5), 26-29. http://literacyatknight.com/Documents/Information%20Literacy%20
and%20Technology.pdf
Nelson, Lisa. (2004, May/June). Privacy and technology:
reconsidering a crucial public policy debate in the post-September
11 era. Public Administration Review, 64(3), 259-269. (ESU EReserve).
Learning Activities and Assignments
There will be 7 assignments as listed below. Details and due date of each assignment will be
posted on Blackboard.
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Computer Hardware – home computer configuration report (10)
Operating System - user account management and configuration (10)
Excel Exercise (10)
Database Exercise (MS Access) (15)
Networking - home networking(10)
Search Engine Evaluation(15)
IT Issues (30)
Grading
Final grades will be assigned based on the points earned by each student at the end of the
semester. The following grading scale will be used:
95-100 : A
90-94 : A87-89 : B+
83-86 : B
80-82 : B77-79 : C+
73-76 : C
70-72 : C67 and below : F
Late Assignment Policy
Late assignments will not be accepted except for rare cases in which the instructor is notified in
advance of the due date. Students are responsible for contacting the instructor as soon as possible
should such rare cases occur. Such cases will be assessed by the instructor on a case by case
basis.
SLIM Attendance Policy
Students must attend all face-to-face classes.
SLIM Grading Policy
When a student receives one final course grade of “C,” that student will be placed on academic
probation and notified directly of this action. Students on academic probation are required to
meet with their academic advisor to develop an academic improvement plan. When a student
receives a second “C” or a single “D” or “F,” that student will be notified of dismissal from the
SLIM MLS program for academic reasons within fifteen (15) business days after the conclusion
of the semester. The student will also receive a copy of SLIM’s Academic Dismissal Policy. An
administrative hold will be placed on the student’s record to block future enrollment. This policy
goes into effect August 2008. The SLIM Grading Policy affects all SLIM graduate students,
including those who have passed into degree candidacy at the completion of SLIM’s Progress
Review.
Faculty-Initiated Student Withdrawal Procedure
Students should be aware that your instructor follows the university’s policy of faculty-initiated
student withdrawal. It reads as follows: “If a student’s absences from class or disruptive behavior
become detrimental to the student’s progress or that of other students in the class, the faculty
member shall attempt to contact the student in writing about withdrawing from the class and
shall seek the aid of the office of Vice President of Student Affairs to help insure contacting the
Student. The Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs shall provide the student
information about the existing appeals procedures. Upon receiving a written report from the
faculty member, the Vice President of Student Affairs may initiate a student withdrawal from the
class. None of the above implies or states that faculty members are required to initiate the student
withdrawals for excessive absence. [Policy and Procedures Manual 43.11]
"I" Incomplete Grading Policy
The grade of "incomplete" will be given only for personal emergencies which are verifiable and
when the student has done passing work in the course.
Academic Dishonesty
At Emporia State University, academic dishonesty is a basis for disciplinary action. Academic
dishonesty includes but is not limited to activities such as cheating and plagiarism (presenting as
one's own the intellectual or creative accomplishments of another without giving credit to the
source or sources.)
The faculty member in whose course or under whose tutelage an act of academic dishonesty
occurs has the option of failing the student for the academic hours in question and may refer the
case to other academic personnel for further action. Emporia State University may impose
penalties for academic dishonesty up to and including expulsion from the university.
Disabilities Policy
Emporia State University will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented
disabilities. Students need to contact the Director of Disability Services and the professor as
early in the semester as possible to ensure that classroom and academic accommodations are
implemented in a timely fashion. All communication between students, the Office of Disability
Services, and the professor will be strictly confidential.
Contact information for the Office of Disability Services:
Office of Disability Services
211 S Morse Hall
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial Street / Box 23
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone : 620/341-6637
TTY: 620/341-6646
Email: disabser@emporia.edu
Copyright Љ 2009 ESU SLIM
School of Library & Information
Management
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial Campus Box
4025
Emporia, KS 66801
voice: (800) 552-4770
voice: (620) 341-5203 - other numbers
fax: (620) 341-5233
Content comments for the instructor:
xtang@emporia.edu
Technical questions:
slimhelp@emporia.edu