Examine form and choice of entry according to RDA cataloguing guidelines, cataloguing applications of the World Wide Web, and sources of cataloguing copy in an automated environment. Learn to critically appraise public access catalogues. Recognize the changes in MARC coding resulting from RDA cataloguing guidelines. Prerequisite: OL981 Resource Description and Access I
Learn MoreStudy the principles of classification. Learn to use the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme and Library of Congress Classification scheme. Explore issues related to the process of classifying library materials. Prerequisite: OL981 Resource Description and Access I
Learn MoreExamine socioeconomic factors that can influence library interactions. Identify and apply practical strategies to escalated situations and explain the features of an effective and appropriate response.
Learn MoreEngage with a variety of Indigenous perspectives, challenges, and opportunities and how they relate to the work done by Library Information Technicians in a range of fields, including public, academic, and special libraries. Examine how past and ongoing realities of settler-colonialism impact library services for Indigenous Peoples.
Learn MoreStudy the principles of indexing including indexing types and rules, and creation of abstracts. Explore the principles of subject analysis including thesauri and Library of Congress Subject Headings. This course may include mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and any group work requirements. Computer Software Requirements: CINDEX v.4 Demo version. Students can download for free. Instructions will be provided in the course. Prerequisite: OL423 Resource Description and Access II
Learn MoreFocus on various types of information technology used in the library setting including mobile devices, e-readers, playaways, ipads and tablets, digital media and various software and applications. Access to a current mobile device with wireless Internet capability is required (e.g., smartphone, tablet or iPad).
Learn MoreDevelop skills in planning and delivering instruction in various library environments. Focus on effective presentation techniques, educational technologies, information literacy, learning styles, and instructional design and evaluation methods.
Learn MoreLearn to apply metadata schemes and standards to describe digital and electronic web resources. Previous knowledge of HTML coding is highly recommended. Pre-requisites: OL805 Electronic Publishing, OL423 Resource Description and Access II and OL418 Serials
Learn MoreAn issues-oriented introduction to the wide range of responsibilities associated with children's library services in a public library setting. Investigate the basics of planning and administration, collection development and management, information and readers' advisory services, and programming and program promotion.
Learn MoreExplore readers' advisory service and the components of readers' advisory work from patron interview to service promotion. You will explore the principle genres of fiction and determine the characteristics of each genre and its appeal to readers.
Learn MoreFocus on electronic publishing, including using basic web design, 3D printing, screen recording, blogs, microblogs, augmented reality and gamification.
Learn MoreExamine the role of relational databases in library and information work. Learn to create a database, enter and edit records, search for information and create simple reports. Software Requirements: Microsoft Access 365 (no other version supported) MAC users are NOT supported.
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