5 credits
15.0 h
Q1
This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2018-2019 !
Language
French
Prerequisites
None
Main themes
' Principles of library science and bibliometrics (including public management, organisation of the library and its human resources, project management and infrastructure, etc.),
' analyses of the public's expectations, marketing, searches, dashboards and regulations, legal context,
' meetings with professionals: university, public administration, academic etc. librarians
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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This biennial course and course LCLIB2120 with which it alternates will make together make it possible:
¿ to apply the main principles of library science and bibliometrics,
¿ to understand the main functions of a library/multimedia library or of a resource centre, as well as the legal provisions relating to them,
¿ to create or to adapt the structure of a library/multimedia library or of a resource centre,
¿ to design and implement research tools suited to the public concerned,
¿ to remain up to date with developments in the discipline,
¿ to create a management dashboard for a library/multimedia library or for a resource centre,
¿ to analyse the expectations of the public concerned, to design and to put into practice a development plan
¿ to evaluate the management of a library/multimedia library or of a resource centre and its user-satisfaction level,
¿ to become familiar with the tools of document updating.
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The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
' Introduction, link with LCLIB2125, major topics of library science.
' Library organisation and staff.
' Project management (logic model, outcome mapping, etc.)
' Bibliometrics: consideration of publics, research and impact measurement.
' Infrastructure, fixtures and fittings, learning centre, activity areas.
' Legal and regulatory framework: ISO standards, decrees and other important documents.
' Session devoted to work: presentation of audits, disputes, etc.
' Professional meetings (public reading service, etc.)
' Bibliometrics: dashboard, trend graphs, case studies, etc.
' Summary, conclusions, revision, individual and group work, etc.
Teaching methods
The 15-hour course will consist of 10 topic presentations picking out theoretical ideas and case studies. For certain topics, professionals will be invited and/or will be met. Topics will be approached through group work (library audits, disputes, 3 slides/3 minutes, etc.) and its interactive presentation in the class. Certain more theoretical topics will be prepared by the students in the form of research work in the professional literature and the tools of document updating.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment during the first semester will account for 40% of the final score; individual or group work will account for a total of 5 marks and individual documentary research work for 3 marks.
The oral examination during the session will account for 60% of the final score: the analysis of a case study with reference to notes allowed will amount to 6 marks, more theoretical direct questions will also amount to 6 marks.
Other information
The calendar, course slides, bibliography and other information are all accessible to students on the UCL Moodle platform.
Online resources
See Moodle for instructor's courses
Bibliography
Les ressources bibliographiques sont surtout électroniques et accessibles via le catalogue et le discovery tool des bibliothèques de l'UCL et/ou les plateformes professionnelles. Des références figureront sur le site Moodle du cours. Les étudiant.e.s sont aussi invité.e.s à consulter les collections physiques de bibliothéconomie des bibliothèques (BiblioPôle de BFLT, Collection Z de BST, etc.).
Faculty or entity
ROM
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in History
Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
Master [120] in Information and Communication Science and Technology
Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General