LibS 421/521
Acquisitions & Collection Development in Libraries
Course Description
LibS 421/ 521 Acquisitions and Collection Development in Libraries
(3 UI). Evaluation and selection of books and other materials
for libraries; analysis of community library needs and interests. Research project and paper
required for graduate credit. Prerequisite
for LibS 521: instructor permission.
Required: access to Internet and UI Library's database (see instructions in study guide).
Credits/Content
3 cr. UI. LibS 421: 15 lessons;
1 exam. LibS 521: 15 lessons; 1 exam.
Delivery
Format
LibS 421/521 - Print based course
LibS 421/521 - online course (see How to Access Blackboard)
Internet Access Requirement
All students, including those using the print-based study guide, must have Internet access to successfully complete the assignments in this course.
Syllabus
Refer to the syllabus for introductory
course information. (You must have or download the free Acrobat
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LibS 421/521
Syllabus
Lesson Submission
- ISI courses parallel their on-campus counterparts in content, completion standards, and time taken to complete.
- You may turn in up to 1 lessons at a time
- You may submit up to 3 lessons per week
- Submit lessons by mail or e-mail
- You may not fax lessons.
Textbooks and other Course Materials
Study guides are required for all courses. Textbooks
are required for all courses, unless otherwise specified. Some
courses require additional supplemental materials. Course materials, including print study guides, textbooks, supplements,
videos and CDs, are available from the University
of Idaho Bookstore.