LIS 538: Winter 2005 Course OutlineMondays 9:00 - 11:50 am
Calendar Description:
An examination of the theory and practice of managing access to digital collections, including advanced web architecture and tools for digitization and development. Objectives - by the end of the course, students should:- Have developed an understanding of current applications of computer and communications technology in library and information services, and their social and economical implications.
- Have gained a basic grasp of some of the technologies that enable these applications.
Methods:A combination of lectures, class discussions, hands-on exercises, and computer demonstrations will be used throughout this course. Where possible, guest lectures and/or special presentations will also be included. Course Relationships:Pre-requisites: LIS 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, and either EDIT 535 or LIS534. Inclusive Language & Equity:The Faculty of Education is committed to providing an environment of equality and respect for all people within the university community, and to educating faculty, staff and students in developing teaching and learning contexts that are welcoming to all. The Faculty recommends that students and staff use inclusive language to create a classroom atmosphere in which students’ experiences and views are treated with equal respect and value in relation to their gender, racial background, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. Students who require accommodations in this course due to a disability affecting mobility, vision, hearing, learning, or mental or physical health are advised to discuss their needs with Specialized Support and Disability Services.Academic Integrity:The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at http://www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.*Policy about course outlines can be found in Section 23.4(2) of the University Calendar.
*Major resources consulted and used with permission:
LIS 538: Digital Librarianship (Winter 2004), by Kenton Good and Peter Binkley at University of Alberta
INFO 653: Digital Libraries (2004), by Xia Lin at Drexel University (URL: http://research.cis.drexel.edu/classes/info653/ - temporarily unavailable)
LIS 501: Foundations of Library and Information Studies (Fall 2004), by Anna Altmann at University of Alberta
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