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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi9-2002C&I 479.50: Reference and Media TechnologySally BrewerUniversity of Montana - Missoula, sally.brewer@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationBrewer, Sally, "C&I 479.50: Reference and Media Technology" (2002). Syllabi. 3161.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/3161C&I 479: Reference and Media Technology Fall Semester 2002Instructor: Dr. Sally BrewerOffice: EDUC 101Phone: 243-2563E-mail: sbrewer@selwav.umt.eduClass Location: On the InternetOffice Hours:Tuesday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (on campus) 8:00 -  9:00 p.m. (online) Thursday, 10:30 a.m. -  12:00Online Meeting Time: Tuesday, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.I. Purposes:The purposes of this course are:A. To introduce students to reference sources that might be found in a schoollibrary media centerB. To provide opportunities for students to examine and evaluate reference materials for elementary, middle school, and high school media centers aswell as public librariesC. To develop the students' skills in identifying appropriate reference sourcesand services for different types of library media centersD. To provide students with strategies to search both print and online reference sourcesE. To develop the students' skills in information negotiationF. To demonstrate the applicability of reference skills across the curriculumG. To develop the students' skills in teaching research skillsH. To provide an opportunity for students to practice applications of reference services in a field experience.II. Objectives:By the end of the term, the students will be able to:A. Conduct a manual searchB. Conduct an online searchC. Conduct a reference interview to determine a user's needsD. Decide how to best meet the needs of all users of reference servicesE. Identify appropriate reference materials to provide basic reference services in an elementary school library media centerF. Identify appropriate reference materials to provide basic reference services in a middle school library media centerG. Identify appropriate reference materials to provide basic reference services in a high school library media centerH. Develop a teaching unit for reference skills for various grade levels and abilities of students (information literacy skills)I. Manage and supervise the reference section of a school library media centerJ. Learn survival skills for dealing with the stress caused by technology and its impact on information processingIII. Course content:Ideal reference librarian characteristicsResponsibilities of school library media specialist regarding reference servicesCore collection of materials for referenceOrganizational methods for varying formats of informationSelection tools and journals for referenceDatabases and connectivity of informationResearch skillsInservice responsibility of a school library media specialist Management of reference services Publicizing reference servicesInfluence of technology on reference services and collectionsVirtual reference servicesField experiences in operating media centersIV. Rationale:The information literacy standards described in Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning, emphasize the need for school librarians to not only be knowledgeable about print and non-print reference resources, but also know how to teach information skills. All of the indicators in the standards underscore the need for quality reference materials of all types in a wide range of subjects, which meet the needs of a diverse group of students. All the activities require trained and practiced librarians knowledgeable about selection, acquisition, management, use and assessment of a core reference collection not limited by format.V. Required Textbooks:American Association of School Librarians and Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (1998). Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: American Library Association.Reidling, Ann Marlow. (2000). Reference skills for the school library media specialist: Tools and Tips. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, Inc.Recommended:American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (5th ed.) Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.VI. Selected bibliography:Berger, P. (1998). Internet for active learners: Curriculum-based strategies for K-12. Chicago: American Library Association.Katz, W. A. (2002). Introduction to Reference Work, Volume I: Basic Information Sources.(8th Ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill.Katz, W. A. (2002). Introduction to Reference Work, Volume II: Reference services and reference processes. (8th Ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill.Kulthau, C. (1996). The virtual school library: Gateway to the Information Superhighway. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.Minkel, W. & Hsu, R. (1999). Delivering web reference services to young people. Chicago: American Library Association.Thomas, N. P. (1999). Information literacy and information skills instruction: Applying research to practice in the school library media. (Edited by Paula Kay Montgomery). Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, Inc.Wolf, C. (1999). Basic Library Skills, (4-C Ed.). Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. Wynar, B. S. (2001). Recommended reference books for small and medium-sized libraries and media centers. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.Selected journals and other publications appropriate for use in reference services:Booklist: Includes Reference Books BulletinThe Book Report: Includes Technology ConnectionSchool Library Media Activities Monthly: Includes Technology Connection School Library Journal Teacher LibrarianVII. Teachin^learning strategies:Hands-on evaluation and assessment of materials Online class discussions and lectures Evaluation of selected journal articles Applications of textbook bibliographies Student journalsVIII. Materials:Textbooks and selected library referencesResearch on selection, evaluation, and application of reference materials Technology appropriate to reference services Field experience settings for application of skills Individual journalsIX. Evaluation:Evaluation will occur on a continuing basis throughout the semester. Students are expected to participate in online activities. Assignments must be turned in on time and in a professional format. The reports, hands-on use of techniques and strategies, fieldexperience, student journals, and exploration of appropriate technology are all part of the final assessment. They are weighed as follows:Class participation 07% 90 -100% AReports 20% 80 - 89% BExams 30% 70 - 79% CBibliographic Instruction lessons 15% 60 - 69% DSelf Check Questions 20% Below 60 FField Experience & Journal 08%100%IX. Other pertinent informationJournals may be sent to me via e-mail or posted on a threaded discussion. Your journal is a diary about your nine hours of field experience working in a K-12 library: what you learned and reflections on what you did. Your field experience hours are a perfect opportunity to talk to librarians in the field about how they choose new reference materials, answer reference questions, and teach bibliographic skills.45678910111213141516Tentative ScheduleTopic1 IntroductionsCourse Overview Our online community Reference process UM resources2 Selection, Evaluation, and Maintenance Selection resources Evaluating sources Management of Reference services3 Information literacy models -BixSix (Eisenberg and Berkowitz)Information Seeking (Kuhlthau)Research Process (Stripling and Pitts)Integrating Information literacy skills through the curriculumBibliographiesDirectories, Almanacs, Yearbooks, and Handbooks Biographical Sources Dictionaries and Encyclopedias MIDTERM Geographical sources Indexes and Abstracts Government Documents Reference Interview Web-based reference services Designing your library website Virtual librariesFINAL

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