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The Information Environment
LIS 610 Course Syllabus
Spring 2012 |
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Instructor: donna Bair-Mundy
Office: Hamilton 003-B
Voicemail: 956-9518
Fax: (808) 956-5835
Email: donnab@hawaii.edu
Office hours: Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm, or by appt.
Web page: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~donnab/lis610
Course Description
Lecture/discussion on role of libraries, their social utility in information
societies. History and future of libraries in changing technological world.
Information professions, information ethics, intellectual freedom, intellectual
property, information access, national/international library developments.
Prerequisite: None
Student Learning Objectives
This introductory survey course addresses the following objectives of the LIS
Program, enabling students to:
SLO 1
Understand, apply and articulate the history, philosophy, principles
and ethics of library and information science and the related professions.
1a) Apply LIS theory and principles to diverse information
contexts
1b) Demonstrate understanding of the historical context of
information services and systems
1c) Develop and apply critical thinking skills in preparation for
professional practice
1d) Craft and articulate a professional identity
SLO 2
Develop, administrate, assess, and advocate for information services
by exercising principled communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
2b) Work effectively in teams
SLO 5
Engage in projects and assignments dealing with multicultural
communities and representing diverse points of view.
5a) Communicate and collaborate with diverse colleagues, information
seekers and community stakeholders
Course Learning Objectives
This is an introductory survey course, enabling students to:
- Become acquainted with a variety of aspects of their chosen profession;
- Develop an understanding of the relationships and roles that libraries and
comparable information agencies fulfill in the larger society, throughout
history and into the future;
- Develop capacities for critical thinking, particularly in viewing major
social issues and problems of concern to the profession;
- Gain experience in making informative presentations to colleagues on
topics of interest to the profession;
- Gain experience in accessing information structure and assessing its uses;
- On a personal level, to understand the potential scope and dimensions of
the careers for which they are preparing, in order to perceive their own
pathways to meaningful and rewarding work.
LIS Research Methodologies
Research is an important part of the work and expertise of modern LIS
professionals. This course utilizes the following research methods:
Teaching Method
Primary emphasis is on wide reading, group discussion, and critical analysis.
Oral and written assignments are designed to promote these activities. The
assignment due dates are on the course schedule. Attendance and constructive
participation are required.
Requirements
Readings
Textbook:
Rubin, Richard E. 2010. Foundations of library
and information science. 3rd ed. New York: Neal Schuman.
Articles:
Many of the articles are available as pdf files through the University of Hawai`i
Library Web site. Point your browser to http://uhmanoa.lib.hawaii.edu/webvoy.htm.
Click on "Course Reserves." From the list of courses select
"LIS: 610" and click on the "Search" button.
Follow the instructions regarding the .pdf settings for
your browser. When you select the first article to be viewed the system will
ask you to log in using your UH user id and password before proceeding.
Other articles are available elsewhere on the World Wide Web.
Additional required readings will be announced in class. Please refer to the LIS 610
course bibliography for citation data.
Assignments and Grading
Assignments:
- Reaction papers (60 points)
- One oral group report (20 points)
- E-portfolio (10 points)
- Participation in class discussions & exercises (10 points)
Grading Scale:
99-100 (outstanding work) = A+
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92-98 = A
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90-91 = A-
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89 = B+ |
82-88 = B |
80-81 = B- |
79 = C+ |
72-78 = C |
70-71 = C- |
69 = D+ |
62-68 = D |
60-61 = D- |
Technology Requirements
This course requires you to use a computer to produce all of the written
assignments. Computers are available in the LIS area and in computer laboratories
around campus.
You'll need to obtain and use your free UHUNIX email account to subscribe to
lis-stu (our internal mail list for students) and to create your e-portfolio.
This is free for all UH students.
Students are expected to use the Internet to explore the issues presented in
the course. This includes subscribing to at least two online discussion groups,
locating and studying World Wide Web resources pertinent to course topics, and
writing reports integrating these activities.
Course Schedule
(Subject to change)
Introduction |
Session |
Date |
Topics |
Assignments due |
1 |
Jan. 12 |
Getting to know you; Introduction to the course
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Student introductions |
Unit II: From Past to Present: The History and Mission of Libraries |
Session |
Date |
Topics |
Assignments due |
5 |
Feb. 9 |
Historic and modern missions of libraries;
types of libraries and information work;
YouTube video: Biblioburro;
Biblioburro
update
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- Required readings:
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Rubin pp. 35-52 (Ch. 2, § I - IIID)
- Suggested reading:
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Hafner & Sterling-Folker. 1993. Democratic ideals and the American
public library. (e-reserve)
- Group Report:
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Types of information work:
1) Medical libraries;
(Presenters: Frankie and Sandy)
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6
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Feb. 16
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Libraries and information work in the Pacific—
Guest speakers: Stuart Dawrs and Eleanor Kleiber;
Shaping new missions
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- Required readings:
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Rubin, pp. 52-70 (Ch. 2, § IIIE - V);
Peacock. 2004. Blue-Light Special: The Pacific Collection, Hamilton
Library, UH (e-reserve);
Murgatroyd & Calvert. 2006. Academic libraries in the South Pacific
(e-reserve)
- Suggested reading:
- Rubin Chapter 5
- Group Report:
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Types of information work:
1) Academic libraries
2) Special libraries: Theological library
(Presenters: Lee and Tamara)
3) Digital & virtual libraries
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Unit III: The roles of libraries and information workers in
society. |
Session |
Date |
Topics |
Assignments due |
7
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Feb. 23
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Social responsibilities;
Roles of the library;
Redefining the role of libraries in light of technological changes
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- Assignment:
- First paper due
- Required readings:
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Rubin Chapter 6;
Willingham. 2008. Libraries as civic agents (e-reserve);
ALA.
Library bill of rights
- Group reports:
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(1)
Berninghausen 1993. Social Responsibility vs. the Library Bill of
Rights (e-reserve);
and
Wedgeworth, et al. 1993. The Berninghausen debate (e-reserve);
(Presenters: Roberta and Meagan)
(2)
Hitchcock. 2005. An examination of article two of the Library Bill of
Rights (e-reserve)
(Presenters: DeHanza and Alex)
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8
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March 1
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Guest speaker: Gwen Sinclair;
Ranganathan's Five Laws
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- Required readings:
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Budd, J.M. 2003. The library, praxis, and symbolic power (e-reserve);
Finks. 1981. Ranganathan's Five laws of library science: their enduring
appeal (e-reserve);
M. Gorman. 1995. Five new laws of librarianship (e-reserve)
- Group reports:
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Shera. 1972. "The Role of the Library in the Social Process" and
"The Role of the Library in the Dissemination of Information"
(e-reserve)
(Presenters: Sharrese and Ikaika)
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Unit IV: International and comparative
librarianship. |
Session |
Date |
Topics |
Assignments due |
9 |
Mar. 8 |
Guest speaker: Patricia Polansky (awarded the Medal of Pushkin
from the government of Russia on November 11, 2011) on the "Past, present,
and future of Russian libraries";
International and comparative librarianship;
Literacy
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- Required readings:
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Bliss. 1995. International librarianship (e-reserve);
Kagan. 2008. An alternative view on IFLA (e-reserve)
- Suggested reading:
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Knuth. 1994. Five international organizations linking children and books
(e-reserve)
- Group report:
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1) Marcum. 2002. Rethinking information literacy (e-reserve);
(Presenters: Lea Anna and Philip)
2) Mackey and Jacobson. 2011. Reframing information literacy as a
meta literacy (e-reserve)
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Unit V: The library and information professions |
Session |
Date |
Topics |
Assignments due |
10 |
Mar. 15 |
Guest speaker: Bron Solyom on "Working abroad;"
Education for the professions;
Accreditation and certification;
Standards & guidelines
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- Required readings:
- Rubin, pp. 77-102 (Ch. 3, § I - III);
J. Robbins. 1990. Master's Degree from a program accredited by the American
Library Association required (e-reserve);
Tees. 1987. Accreditation and Certification (e-reserve);
RUSA
guidelines;
ALA.
2009. Core competencies
- Suggested reading:
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Pawley. 1998. Hegemony's handmaid? The library and information studies
curriculum from a class perspective (e-reserve);
L. Buttlar & R. DuMont. 1996. Library and Information Science
Competencies Revisited (e-reserve)
- Group reports:
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1) Thomas & Perritt. 2003. A higher standard (e-reserve)
and
Dickinson. 2004. National Board effects on school library media
education (e-reserve);
2) Winston & Fisher. 2003. Leadership education for young
adult librarians (e-reserve)
(Presenters: Monica and Elodie)
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11 |
Mar. 22 |
Professional models for the twenty-first century;
Ethics
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- Assignment:
Second paper
due
- Required readings:
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Rubin, pp. 102-119 (Ch. 3, § IV - V);
Mason. 1990. What is an information professional? (e-reserve);
Virgo. 1983. Role of the association in developing professional competence
(e-reserve)
- Group reports:
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1)
White. 1990. Pseudo Libraries and Semi-Teachers (e-reserve);
(Presenters: Debby and Rachel)
2)
McGuigan. 2011. Crisis of professionalism in public services
(e-reserve)
(Presenters: Jennifer and Heather)
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Apr. 5 |
Guest speaker: William Harrison, Esq., on the USA PATRIOT Act;
Values and ethics (including privacy);
Scenarios
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- Required readings:
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Rubin, Chapter 10;
Symons & Stoffle. 1998. When values conflict;
ALA Intellectual Freedom Manual policy on confidentiality (e-reserve);
Gorman,
Michael. 2001. Privacy in the digital environment
- Suggested readings:
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E. Wirth. 1996. The state of censorship;
Ang. 1999. Censorship and the Internet;
Gremmels, R. 1991. Reference in the public interest: an examination of ethics;
Stichler. 1992. On reforming ALA's Code of Ethics;
Mason, Mason, & Culnan. 1995. Information and responsibility: new ethical challenges
- Group reports:
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1) Bodi. 1998. Ethics and information
technology;
(Presenters: Carrie and Stephanie)
2) Sheerin. 1991. Absolutism on access and
confidentiality: principled or irresponsible? (e-reserve)
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Unit VI: Information policy |
Session |
Date |
Topics |
Assignments due |
13
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Apr. 12
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Access;
Intellectual freedom;
National libraries
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- Required readings:
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Rubin, pp. 309-332 (Ch. 8 § I - III);
Matz. 2008. Libraries and the USA PATRIOT Act (e-reserve);
McCook & Phenix. 2006. Public libraries and human rights (e-reserve)
- Suggested reading:
- Line. 1993. National libraries (e-reserve);
- Group reports:
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Library of Congress;
(Presenters: Jessica and Jenelle)
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14 |
Apr. 19 |
National libraries (continued);
Copyright
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- Assignment:
- e-portfolio due
- Required readings:
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Rubin, pp. 332-348 (Ch. 8 § IV);
Copyright
basics (.pdf file);
Fair
use;
Weiss & Shelfer. 2011. How copyright theory affects practices
(e-reserve)
- Suggested readings:
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Reproductions of
copyrighted works by educators and librarians, pp. 11-19;
Gasaway. 1996. Libraries, educational institutions, and copyright
proprietors: the first collision on the information highway (e-reserve);
Mann. 1999. Reference service, human nature, copyright, and offsite
service--in a 'digital age'? (e-reserve);
Line. 1993. National libraries;
Sorkin & Farley. 1998. National digital library (e-reserve)
- Group reports:
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National Library of Australia
(Presenters: Sarah and Joshua)
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Unit VII: Into the future |
Session |
Date |
Topics
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Assignments due |
15 |
April 26 |
Guest speaker: Karen Hinton on Alternative Careers for Librarians: A Day in the Life of a ProQuest Trainer;
The future of books and libraries;
Video: Into the future... (if there is time)
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- Assignment:
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Third paper due
- Required readings:
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Anderson. 2011. Collections 2021: the future of the library collection is
not a collection; (e-reserve)
Barron [Google representative]. 2011. The library of the future:
Google's vision for books (e-reserve);
Distad. 2011. The future of print: the book; (e-reserve)
Walter. 2011. "Distinctive signifiers of excellence": library services and
the future of the academic library (e-reserve)
- Suggested readings:
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R. Cox. 1997. Taking sides on the future of the book (e-reserve);
Miksa. 1996.
The cultural legacy of the 'modern library' for the future
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If you need reasonable accommodations because of the impact of a disability,
please:
- contact the Kokua Program by telephone (V/T) at 956-7511 or 956-7612 or in
person at the Queen Lili`uokalani Center for Student Services building, room 013;
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speak with me privately to discuss your specific needs. I will be happy to work with
you and the KOKUA Program to meet your access needs related to your documented
disability.
Information about the Kokua Program is available online at: http://www.hawaii.edu/kokua/.
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