This Library Impact Statement was submitted in response to a new course proposal for COM 512 Research Training.  This proposal is supported with no need for additional library resources needed

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University of Rhode IslandDigitalCommons@URILibrary Impact Statements Collection Management2014Library Impact Statement for COM 512 ResearchTrainingMargaret J. KeefeUniversity of Rhode Island, mjkeefe@uri.eduFollow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/lib_cd_impctPart of the Library and Information Science CommonsThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Collection Management at DigitalCommons@URI. It has been accepted for inclusion inLibrary Impact Statements by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@URI. For more information, please contactdigitalcommons@etal.uri.edu.Recommended CitationKeefe, Margaret J., "Library Impact Statement for COM 512 Research Training" (2014). Library Impact Statements. Paper 73.http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/lib_cd_impct/73LIBRARY IMPACT STATEMENT (New Course Proposal) LIBRARIAN’S ASSESSMENT  Subject selectors will complete this form as requested, assessing library materials and collections as detailed below.  Send one copy of the assessment to the faculty member who requested it.  Send one copy of the assessment to the Collection Management Officer.   Course : COM 512: Research Training Department, College:   Communications, Arts & Sciences  Faculty Member:  Geoff Leatham Date returned to Faculty: February 27, 2014  Librarian Completing Assessment:   Margaret J. Keefe  Collection Management Officer:  Johanna Burkhardt    Assessment of:  • Suitability of existing library resources; • New library resources required to support the program; • Information skills education required by the students; and • Funds needed for library materials and services.  Please include:  1. What library holdings already exist in relevant subject categories, including supporting collections from HELIN. How much money is now allocated in the program area?  This topic is covered in nearly all the social and professional programs, and has a reasonably strong collection when combined. The Communications Study budget for the current year is $12,920 and can accommodate an increase in spending, but material is also being acquired through other allocations as well. The topic is also strong at other HELIN libraries as well. In addition to the basic Academic Search database the topic is well covered in other, more discipline oriented ones such as Communication Abstracts, Psychology, Sociology, Science Direct  and those supporting the professional programs such as Library & Information Studies, Nursing and Pharmacy.  2. Does URI have the essential journals as noted in the Faculty Questionnaire?  No new titles are requested.    3. What new resources are required to support the program (including media, electronic, or other non-print materials)?   No new material is identified but the recent expansion of electronic journal packages  has improved access to journal material.     4. What information mastery sessions will be required for the students?  Most students, regardless of their comfort searching a basic database, do not have much experience with other more specialized ones and also need help locating the articles identified in the databases whether available through URI or Interlibrary Loan. Any sessions requested can be easily accommodated.    5. What is the approximate cost to acquire the materials necessary? Which of these will be continuing costs?  The proposed monographic allocation is ample for acquiring monographic resources. No allocation is available for additional journal titles or new databases (continuing costs).     

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