Associate Professor Graeme Johanson
Associate Professor
Phone: +61 3 990 32414
Fax: +61 3 990 31077
Contact hours: appointment by email, please
Associate Professor Graeme Johanson
Associate Professor
Phone: +61 3 990 32414
Fax: +61 3 990 31077
If a student wants an appolintment with the unit co-ordinator, please e-mail:
graeme.johanson@infotech.monash.edu.au
Any aspect of the unit or study can be discussed.
This unit focuses on the provision of reference and information services in a variety of settings, including libraries, and to the information needs and seeking behaviour of many different user groups. The process of satisfying these needs through the reference interview and the application of skilled search strategies, and the provision of online searching and instruction, is explored.
The ways that information resources are procured by libraries and related organisations through purchase or licensing, and supplied to users on a cost-effective, efficient basis are examined. The unit covers the conduct and policy of the selection, purchase, and licensing functions of libraries; the management of collections, both physical and virtual; provision of lending, document supply and photocopying services; preservation of resources; and the impact of co-operative frameworks such as reciprocal borrowing and co-operative collecting. The unit explores the emergent concept of the virtual library, through which eligible users should be able to gain access to any information whether currently in analogue or digital form, wherever held, aided by a common user interface for identifying and requesting appropriate information items.
Teaching resources provided for your study are:
For information on timetabling for on-campus classes please refer to MUTTS, http://mutts.monash.edu.au/MUTTS/
On-campus students should register for tutorials/laboratories using the Allocate+ system: http://allocate.its.monash.edu.au/
| Week | Date* | Topic | Key dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01/03/10 | Week 1: Unit outline. First assignment. Information Literacy. | |
| 2 | 08/03/10 | Week 2: Nature of knowledge; basic factual sources. Overview of Reference Services. | |
| 3 | 15/03/10 | Week 3: Common Information Seeking Practices. | |
| 4 | 22/03/10 | Week 4: Information Seeking and Well-structured databases. | |
| 5 | 29/03/10 | Week 5: Information Seeking -- The Internet. | assignment one due |
| Mid semester break | |||
| 6 | 12/04/10 | Week 6: The Reference Interview. | |
| 7 | 19/04/10 | Week 7: The reference process and end users. Evaluation of services. | |
| 8 | 26/04/10 | Week 8: Collection Management Principles. | |
| 9 | 03/05/10 | Week 9: Collection Development/Management policies. | |
| 10 | 10/05/10 | Week 10: Selection Principles and Tools. | |
| 11 | 17/05/10 | Week 11: Document Delivery and Co-operative Schemes. | |
| 12 | 24/05/10 | Week 12: Evaluation of collections. | assignment 2 due |
| 13 | 31/05/10 | Week 13: Revision and Review. | |
*Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.
No texts need to be purchased.
Many readings can be found at http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/resourcelists/i/fit5105.html, and other readings will be suggested during the semester. Students will also be expected to use Monash University Library resources and Worldwide Web to find additional material
Other references:
Brophy, P. (2007). The Library in the Twenty-first Century. 2nd edition. London, Facet.
Clayton, P. & Gorman, G.E. (2001). Managing information resources in libraries: collection management in theory and practice. London: Library Association.
Evans, W. (2009). Building Library 3.0; issues in creating a culture of participation. Oxford, Chandos.
Ferguson, S. (ed) (2007). Libraries in the Twenty-first Century; Charting New Directions in Information Services. Wagga Wagga: Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University.
George, C.A. (2008). User-centred Library Websites; Usability Evaluation Methods. Oxford, Chandos.
Katz, W. (1997). Introduction to Reference Work. (7th ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill.
Kennedy, J. (2002). Collection management: a concise introduction. Wagga Wagga: Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University.
OCLC (2005), Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources, downloadable at: http://www.oclc.org/reports/2005perceptions.htm
See the unit reading list via the Monash Libraries website.
Additional references will be provided during semester.
Study resources we will provide for your study are:
Weekly detailed lecture notes outlining the learning objectives, discussion of the content, required readings and exercises;
To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:
If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.
Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.
Assignment submission and return procedures, and assessment criteria will be specified with each assignment.
Weighting:
50%
Length:
3 hours
Type (open/closed book):
Closed book
Remarks:
Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are not regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.
Students requesting an extension for any assessment during semester (eg. Assignments, tests or presentations) are required to submit a Special Consideration application form (in-semester exam/assessment task), along with original copies of supporting documentation, directly to their lecturer within two working days before the assessment submission deadline. Lecturers will provide specific outcomes directly to students via email within 2 working days. The lecturer reserves the right to refuse late applications.
A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.
Refer to the Faculty Special consideration webpage or further details and to access application forms: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html
. Extensions.
If you believe that your assignment will be delayed because of circumstances beyond your control such as illness, you should apply for an extension prior to the due date. All applications for extensions must be made in writing (or e-mail) to your lecturer, and a response to your request will be communicated back to you in the same manner. No extensions are automatic. Every one will be dealt with individually. Andrew Dixon will refer requests to Graeme Johanson, the unit co-ordinator. Medical certificates or other supporting documentation will be required.
Late assignments submitted without an approved extension may be accepted up to one week late, at the discretion of your lecturer, but will be penalised at the rate of 10% of total assignment marks per day (including weekends).
Example:
Total marks available for the assignment = 100 marks.
Marks received for the assignment = 70 marks.
Marks deducted for 2 days late submission (20% of 100) = 20 marks.
Final mark received for assignment = 50 marks.
After one week, the assignment will score zero.
Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.
Please visit the following URL: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/appendix.html for further information about: