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Apr 19, 2024
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EDUC 678 - Bibliography and General Reference (3 units)
Reference skills for public and school libraries. Covers basic reference tools, including electronic resources, and understanding of the reference process in the digital age.
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to effectively analyze the desire and need for information among various populations.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the role of reference and research services in libraries.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the “reference interview”, i.e., the process of determining someone’s information needs.
4. Students will be able to effectively use, compare, and evaluate a wide range of information sources used to answer questions and provide research assistance, including: local libraries, regional, and national library catalogs; online article, e-book, and other databases licensed by libraries; web search interfaces.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of informed referrals to other libraries and information providers.
6. Students will be able to effectively plan and deliver library and research-related instruction to various student and adult audiences.
7. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of information cycles in news, business, and government, as well as academic and professional fields.
8. Students will be able to understand and apply ethical principles in providing references and research assistance.
9. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of basic principles of accessibility related to providing and using information.
10. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of assessment of reference and research services in libraries.
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