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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Library Systems

  • Unit Code

    IST5132

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit provides an overview of the major systems utilised by libraries: selection, acquisition, circulation, and preservation of library materials. It also discusses the provision of reference services, inter-library loan and document delivery, collection evaluation and development, the use of integrated automated library systems and cooperative activities. Library Systems also explores emerging next generation library services such as institutional repositories and the research data commons.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded IST4103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and develop procedures in selection, acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation, inter-library loans and reference systems.
  2. Analyse and develop workflows for library operations.
  3. Analyse the effect of automation on these systems.
  4. Analyse the major systems to be found in the library environment, and their principal functions.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of integrated library systems.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of professional and paraprofessional staff.
  7. Evaluate business and integration opportunities with new and emerging technologies.

Unit Content

  1. Cataloguing resources.
  2. Changes to library services.
  3. Circulation systems.
  4. Integrated library systems.
  5. Managing library workflows.
  6. Overview of systems in libraries.
  7. Reference services.
  8. Selection and acquisition services.
  9. Transformative technologies in the information services space (including institutional repositories, social media, mobile computing and data commons).
  10. Usability, online community and the library system.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and site visits.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentOnline problem solving30%
EssayResearch essay30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentOnline problem solving30%
EssayResearch essay30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

Text References

  • Mathews, J. (2009). The customer-focused library: re-inventing the library from the outside in [Ebook library version]. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
  • Barnett, R. (2008). Practical playscript: writing procedure manuals that people can use (3rd ed.). Canberra, Australia: Robert Barnett and Associates Pty Ltd.
  • Dowell, D., & Fourie, D. (2009). Libraries in the information age. New York, NY: Libraries Unlimited.
  • Evans, E. & Intner, S. (2010). Introduction to technical services (8th ed.) [Ebook library version]. New York, NY: Libraries Unlimited.
  • Murphy, S. (2010). The librarian as information consultant: Transforming reference for the information age. [Ebook library version]. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.
  • Webber, D. & Andrews, A. (2010). Integrated library systems: Planning, selecting, and implementing [Ebook library version]. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

Journal References

  • Guarria, C. (2009). How using an allocation formula changed funding allocations at Long Island University. Collection Building 28/2 (2009) pp. 44-50.
  • Benn, J. (2009). Who uses the interlibrary loan and document delivery service and what do they request? A case study at the University of Western Australia. Interlending & Document Supply 37/1 (2009) pp, 41-45.
  • Priti, Jain (2011). New trends and future applications/directions of institutional repositories in academic institutions. Library Review 60(2) pp.125-141.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Library Systems

  • Unit Code

    IST5132

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit provides an overview of the major systems utilised by libraries: selection, acquisition, circulation, and preservation of library materials. It also discusses the provision of reference services, inter-library loan and document delivery, collection evaluation and development, the use of integrated automated library systems and cooperative activities. Library Systems also explores emerging next generation library services such as institutional repositories and the research data commons.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded IST4103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and develop procedures in selection, acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation, inter-library loans and reference systems.
  2. Analyse and develop workflows for library operations.
  3. Analyse the effect of automation on these systems.
  4. Analyse the major systems to be found in the library environment, and their principal functions.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of integrated library systems.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of professional and paraprofessional staff.
  7. Evaluate business and integration opportunities with new and emerging technologies.

Unit Content

  1. Cataloguing resources.
  2. Changes to library services.
  3. Circulation systems.
  4. Integrated library systems.
  5. Managing library workflows.
  6. Overview of systems in libraries.
  7. Reference services.
  8. Selection and acquisition services.
  9. Transformative technologies in the information services space (including institutional repositories, social media, mobile computing and data commons).
  10. Usability, online community and the library system.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and site visits.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentOnline problem solving30%
EssayResearch essay30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentOnline problem solving30%
EssayResearch essay30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

Text References

  • Mathews, J. (2009). The customer-focused library: re-inventing the library from the outside in [Ebook library version]. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
  • Barnett, R. (2008). Practical playscript: writing procedure manuals that people can use (3rd ed.). Canberra, Australia: Robert Barnett and Associates Pty Ltd.
  • Dowell, D., & Fourie, D. (2009). Libraries in the information age. New York, NY: Libraries Unlimited.
  • Evans, E. & Intner, S. (2010). Introduction to technical services (8th ed.) [Ebook library version]. New York, NY: Libraries Unlimited.
  • Murphy, S. (2010). The librarian as information consultant: Transforming reference for the information age. [Ebook library version]. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.
  • Webber, D. & Andrews, A. (2010). Integrated library systems: Planning, selecting, and implementing [Ebook library version]. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

Journal References

  • Guarria, C. (2009). How using an allocation formula changed funding allocations at Long Island University. Collection Building 28/2 (2009) pp. 44-50.
  • Benn, J. (2009). Who uses the interlibrary loan and document delivery service and what do they request? A case study at the University of Western Australia. Interlending & Document Supply 37/1 (2009) pp, 41-45.
  • Priti, Jain (2011). New trends and future applications/directions of institutional repositories in academic institutions. Library Review 60(2) pp.125-141.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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