COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Required Reading/Issue Papers/Participation (30%)

Attend every class session and participate in discussions. You are expected to have read the assigned material and come to class prepared to discuss and critique these readings. You are always encouraged to bring additional literature to the attention of the class.

Throughout the course, we will cover numerous professional issues, debates, and case studies related to collection management. You will need to complete three short papers (3-4 pages each) that are based on our discussion of some of these issues and the readings. A handout that describes the requirements of each paper and the evaluation criteria will be provided. The papers will be due on the following dates: September 30, October 28, and December 2.

 2. Selection Tool Presentation (15%)

Deliver a presentation (10 minutes) that introduces the class to a selection tool used in the collection development process. In brief, your presentation should provide us with an overview and evaluation of the tool. We will discuss criteria to use when evaluating selection tools. A sign-up sheet for the selection tools and presentation dates will be available on September 2. Refer to the Selection Tool Presentation Guidelines for additional information and the assignment evaluation criteria. Presentations will be scheduled for each class session beginning on September 23.

3. Exam (20%)

An exam on material covered in the readings and class discussions will be given on

November 11. The exam will be a combination of brief theory-application essay questions.

4. Development of a Collection Management Resource (35%)

For this assignment, you will need to develop a collection management web, blog, or wiki page to be used by a new collection development librarian. Ideally, you should choose to prepare a collection management resource that will be of use to a library or information center where you currently work or will help you prepare for work in a particular type of library or information center. Guidelines for this project will be provided as a handout in class. This assignment is due on December 9.

Note Regarding Late Assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of the class session on the date indicated. The grade on an assignment will be lowered one full grade per week when the assignment is received after the date due. For example, an A quality paper due on September 16 would receive a B if turned in between September 17 and September 23, and it would receive a C if turned in between September 24 and September 30.

Academic Honesty and Integrity: “All students of the GSLIS are expected to observe high standards of academic honesty and integrity. Any student whose conduct violates such standards may be subject to disciplinary action as determined by due process.” (GSLIS Bulletin, p. 23)