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Case for Services
& Information
Resources: Library
(aka LIBM 5513 Information Resources and Services)
Instructor: Robin Bartoletti
Office: Library C265B, BA Campus
Telephone: 918-449-6599 (office)
Cell: 918-361-3956
E-mail:bartolet@nsuok.edu
Web site: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~bartolet
COURSE NUMBER, NAME, MEETING TIME & PLACE
LIBM 5513 Information and Resources and Services
Online through Blackboard
except on Wednesday 5:30 p.m. January , April , and May
Education bldg. Room 110, Tahlequah Campus
PREREQUISITES
Graduate students must be fully admitted to the Graduate College of
Northeastern State University.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
Explores various resources and methods for locating information. Course
also includes the evaluation of individual reference sources and the
collection as a whole with regard to reference service and research.
Graduate students majoring in Library Media and Information Technology
must complete this course in order to satisfy certification requirements
for the Master
of Science in Library Media and Information Technology.
KNOWLEDGE BASE
The Northeastern
State University Teacher Education Program is based on specific
philosophical assumptions about teaching, learning, and schooling that
underlie all basic programs preparing professional educators to work
in public school settings. These philosophical assumptions are stated
in terms of the responsibilities and obligations of professional educators
as stated in the theme of the program. It is assumed that it is the
responsibility of professional educators to:
• Develop thinking/learning skills in their students through the use of appropriate pedagogical strategies, emphasizing reflection;
• Serve all students under their charge, regardless of ability, with a sense of efficacy;
• Instill self-respect, dignity, and respect for others in their students;
• Be sensitive to and develop the ability to capitalize on the learning strengths of individuals who reflect a diversity of cultural backgrounds, abilities and talents; and
• Know, understand, and communicate the content of the specialty area(s) in which they are teaching.
These assumptions represent a philosophical approach to teaching and learning that is present throughout the course work and the field experiences.
CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
The Teacher Education Program at Northeastern State University prepares
professional educators to be teaching scholars, educational leaders,
and developers of human potential.
Educators as Teaching Scholars
Teaching scholars read widely and think deeply about subject matter, teaching, and research. They reflect critically on their own beliefs and their classroom practice in order to make pedagogical improvements. Teaching scholars use appropriate communication skills, they know how to facilitate authentic learning, and they encourage P-12 students to be critical, creative thinkers, with the ability to be lifelong learners.
Educators as Educational Leaders
Educational leaders believe that all P-12 students are capable of learning and of making educational progress. Educational leaders serve as advocates for children/adolescents and families, they understand the political nature of teaching, and they are able to inspire and motivate others by modeling effective communication skills, professional demeanor and attitudes.
Educators as Developers of Human Potential
Educators who are developers of human potential are committed to the philosophical position that the development of human potential is their fundamental task.
MAJOR GOALS
1. Express the importance of a strong school library collection that
is relevant to the school’s curriculum and provides access to materials
to meet the interests and needs of students and faculty.
2. Introduce a variety of reference sources, print and online, to promote
information literacy.
3. Examine the components of quality service to students and faculty.
EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOMES:
The course content is designed to provide competence in areas based
on the foundation standards established by the American
Association of School Librarians (AASL), Conceptual
Framework of Northeastern State University (NSU), and the Oklahoma
General Competencies for Teachers (OCTP) and the Advanced
Portfolio Review Components. Activities follow the AASL Competencies.
STANDARD 1. USE OF INFORMATION AND IDEAS
Candidates advocate for and demonstrate effective use of current and
relevant information processes and resources, including emerging technologies.
Candidates model a variety of effective strategies to locate, evaluate
and use information in a variety of formats for diverse purposes. Candidates
plan reference services, using traditional and electronic services that
are comprehensive and address the needs of all users. Candidates model
and teach legal and ethical practices.
(NSU Conceptual Framework 1.3, 2.1, 2.5, 3.1) (OGC 1, 5, 13)
Annotated bibliography, Reference interview scenarios
STANDARD 3: COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP
3.1 Connection with the Library Community
Candidates employ strategies to ensure connections between the school
community and the larger library world of public, academic, special
libraries, and information centers.
(NSU Conceptual Framework 1.1, 1.2, 1.10, 1.11, 2.5, 3.3) (OGC 1, 3,
5, 6, 8)
Library visit, Project on reference services and resources, analysis
of reference section
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1 . Riedling, A. M. (2000). Reference
skills for the school library media specialist: Tools and tips.
Worthington, Ohio: Linworth.
2.
3 . Professional articles discussing
reference issues from library journals, from the NSU library and online.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE
This is a hybrid class with three in-class meetings and the rest of
the class conducted online through Blackboard. The online classes will
consist of exercises, group activities, projects, hands-on activities,
textbookand professional journal article readings with supplemental
materials including links to Web resources. Students will need to locate
some resources in local libraries as well as online resources. Graduate
students are expected to attend classes--whether they are on-campus
or web-based . Please notify the instructor if you are unable to attend
class.
GRADUATE STUDENT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES
Graduate students are expected to take notes, complete assignments,
and participate in class activities and discussions. Attendance, both
online and in-person, is particularly important in the development of
positive, professional behavior. Students are expected to be ready to
start class on time. Students are also expected to complete every assignment,
activity, project and administrative requirement of the NSU College
of Education if they are to receive a grade in the course. Any student
committing plagiarism (using someone else's work) will receive a 0 on
the project.
COURSE CONTENT AND TIMETABLE FOR COMPLETING
ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments are due at the date and time specified on the assignment
page. Assignments will be accepted late with a corresponding grade reduction
of one letter. Reading assignments and lecture notes are considered
preparation for class meetings. The graduate student is responsible
for all material assigned even if not discussed in class. Specific assignments
and their due dates will be listed on the assignments page in the Blackboard
course.
EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Detailed instructions for each assignment, activity and project will
be given on the assignments page.
Assignments, activities and projects will
earn points applied to the following grading scale:
Individual assignments - 125 points
Analysis of a reference section 25 points
Library Visit Reference Observation 20 points
Library Pathfinder 20 points
Teacher Memo 25 points
Class attendance, reading completion, and participation 20 points
STUMPERS participation 15 points
Group Project on reference services and resources
"CSI Case" group project
Group discussion and project participation 40 points
Reference Service Plan 25
Annotated bibliography of reference materials 25 points
Reference Questions and Reference Interview scenarios 10 points
Future of reference information 10 points
Final analysis 15 points
Possible 250 points. A percent of total points will determine the grade:
A = 94% to 100% of the highest total points B = 80% to 93% C = 70% to
79% D = 60% to 69% F = 59% and less
All assignments should be typed, double-spaced, 12 point font, and include
APA 5th edition format and references when applicable.
STUDENT EVALUATION OF THE COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR
At the conclusion of the semester, the graduate students will have an
opportunity to evaluate their instructor and the course. This will be
done anonymously and will be used as a means to improve instruction,
course content and the NSU professional education program. The suggestions,
comments and/or criticisms from the students will be taken seriously
and will contribute to the improvement of the course and NSU’s education
program.
CONTACT AND COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR
Students may contact the instructor by telephone at 918-445-6599 (office)
or by email: bartolet@nsuok.edu
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs
special accommodation of any nature whatsoever, the instructor will
work with the student and the University's Office of Student Affairs
to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair
opportunity to perform in this class. Please advise the instructor of
such disability and the desired accommodations at the first class attended.
INCLEMENT WEATHER / DISASTER POLICY:
The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at
Northeastern State University:
1. Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.
2. It is the student's responsibility to receive the information when
weather is questionable.
3. Neither students nor faculty are expected to risk life or limb.
4. Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is
not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to get to campus.
Policy: During times of inclement weather, decisions concerning day
classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order for the media to be notified
and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home.
Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00 p.m.
The following media will be notified regarding closing of the campus:
Radio Stations: Television Stations:
KRMG 740 AM Tulsa KJRH Channel 2 Tulsa
KAYI 107 FM Tulsa KOTV Channel 6 Tulsa
KTLQ 1350 AM Tahlequah KTUL Channel 8 Tulsa
KEOK 102 FM Tahlequah KFSM Channel 5 Fort Smith
KBIX 1490 AM Muskogee Cable Channel 96 Tahlequah
KMMY 97 FM Muskogee
KVOO 1170 AM Tulsa
The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to
include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.