IL31810 - INFORMATION SOURCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL

Module Identifier	IL31810
Module Title	INFORMATION SOURCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Mr Christopher M Baggs
Semester	Semester 1
Other staff	Mr Geraint I Evans
Pre-Requisite	IL11020
Course delivery	Lecture	10 Hours
	Seminars / Tutorials	7 Hours
	Practical	3 Hours
Assessment	Semester Exam	1.5 Hours	50%
	Semester Assessment	Production Of Bibliography: including approximately 50 items	50%

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module students be able to:

distinguish between various types of information source;
outline those sources of value to a specific user group;
outline how the use of information sources and needs can be studied;
state what is meant by bibliographic control of information sources;
outline the structure of a general national bibliography, with particular reference to the UK;
discuss various features of specific information sources, i.e. the serial, electronic/non-book materials, government publications;
use a range of bibliographic sources, both print and electronic;
produce a select subject bibliography

Brief description

This module looks at the role and function of bibliographical control of information sources. It investigates what is meant by bibliographic control, and how certain information sources, such as books, journals, government and electronic publications are controlled. Various bibliographic sources are used in workshops or for coursework.

Transferable skills

Skills addressed - either in teaching or via assessment, are:

independent project work;
IT and information handling;
writing in academic context;
self management

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Background
Katz, W. A. (1997) Introduction to Reference work. Vol1: Basic information sources. 7th. New York: McGraw-Hill
Lea, P. W. and Day Alan eds. (1996) The Reference Sources Handbook. 4th. London: Library Association