Collection Management

Cod y Modiwl
ILM8220
Teitl y Modiwl
Collection Management
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Anoush Simon
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Jennie Hill
Ms Tanya Rogers
Dr Bethany Aylward
Dr Sue Lithgow
Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay (2,500 words): 50%
Asesiad Semester Essay (2,500 words): 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay ? revised topic (2,500 words): 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay ? revised topic (2,500 words): 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. appreciate the value of a written collection development policy and have an understanding of its structure and application
  2. understand the nature and application of selection criteria for print and electronic collections
  3. identify and evaluate the major bibliographical and reviewing sources and services for print and e-resources
  4. understand the major selection and acquisition methods employed by libraries
  5. have an awareness of the principal issues surrounding the management of e-resources
  6. appreciate the methodology and issues of promoting the print and e-resources
  7. examine the concepts and procedures of collection evaluation and review and the potential outcomes
  8. establish critically the fundamental principles of preservation

Disgrifiad cryno

The collection management module adopts a broad definition of the subject field, so that, while devoting time to the fundamental areas of collection development, and collection review and evaluation, it also covers topics such as the promotion of collection use, preservation, and collection issues related to particular formats. Its overriding concern is the management of a collection of library materials (whether in one or a number of formats), and organisation of access to virtual collections in an effective, efficient and economical way, in order to meet the needs of its user community. The module emphasis is on all types of library and information units.

Cynnwys

The collection management module adopts a broad definition of the subject field, so that, while devoting time to the fundamental areas of collection development, and collection review and evaluation, it also covers topics such as the promotion of collection use, preservation, and collection issues related to particular formats. Its overriding concern is the management of a collection of library materials (whether in one or a number of formats), and organisation of access to virtual collections in an effective, efficient and economical way, in order to meet the needs of its user community. The module emphasis is on all types of library and information units.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Oral communication through seminar presentations and workshops; writing and presentation skills through assignments
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Consideration of the skills developed in module; will see applied in career options
Datrys Problemau Through critical interpretation of essay questions and seminars exercises
Gwaith Tim Seminar exercises; group work for e-book workshop (face to face)
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Reflect on the preparation work done for seminars; reflect on feedback from assignments following completion;
Rhifedd For budget allocations, e.g. subscription and purchasing models for e-resources
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Ability to evaluate print and e-resources; ability to create promotional materials
Sgiliau ymchwil Preparation for seminars; several activities involve a researched follow-up to taught examples, e.g. CDP's
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Use of web-based catalogues and databases; interrogation of e-books resources in workshop

Nodau

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