Course: Introduction to Library Science

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Course title Introduction to Library Science
Course code UMJL/E0UDK
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fabián Ondřej, PhDr.
  • Holík Pavel, Mgr.
Course content
Library system in the Czech Republic Basic functions of individual libraries Library services Acquisition of books and periodicals Processing, description of documents and selection languages Library systems Typology of information sources Working with information sources Scientific communication Research activity

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 40 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
know the library system in the Czech Republic
know the library system in the Czech Republic
understand the basic services and processes within libraries
understand the basic services and processes within libraries
understand the basics of the typology of information sources
understand the basics of the typology of information sources
know specific general and branch information sources
know specific general and branch information sources
know the basics of scientific communication
know the basics of scientific communication
Skills
implement basic processes and activities within the library
implement basic processes and activities within the library
search in library catalogs
search in library catalogs
identify relevant information sources
identify relevant information sources
perform searches in professional databases
perform searches in professional databases
teaching methods
Knowledge
Demonstration
Demonstration
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Demonstration
Demonstration
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Knowledge
Didactic test
Didactic test
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Recommended literature
  • Anderson, Rick. Scholarly Communication: What Everyone Needs to Know. New York, 2018.
  • Bartošek, Miroslav - Dědičová, Petra - Fabián, Ondřej, et al. Otevřený přístup k vědeckým informacím: současný stav v České republice a ve světě. Brno, 2016.
  • Bawden, David - Robinson, Lyn. Úvod do informační vědy. Doubravník, 2017.
  • Broughton, Vanda. Essential Classification. London, 2015.
  • Danielisová, Tereza. Knihovní zákon: komentář. Praha, 2018.
  • FABIÁN, O. Elektronické informační zdroje. Zlín, 2009.
  • Kučerová, Helena. Organizace znalostí: klíčová témata. Praha, 2017.
  • PAPÍK, Richard. Strategie vyhledávání informací a elektronické informační zdroje. Praha : Velryba, 2011. ISBN 978-80-85860-22-1.
  • Sewell, Claire. The No-Nonsense Guide to Research Support and Scholarly Communication. London, 2020.


Study plans that include the course
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