Course Syllabus:
LIB 630 Classification and Cataloging
Spring 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LIB 630 Classification and Cataloging Syllabus

 

 

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II.      Catalog Description:

Fundamental principles and methods for organizing resources, both print and electronic, through cataloging and classification, and the application of these principles and procedures in a learning context.  Special emphasis on the Dewey Decimal System.  May include visits to school library media centers or other libraries for observations or to consult resources as required by course assignments. 

 

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III.      Purpose:

This course will introduce the student to practical and effective systems of information representation and organization, including the basic principles and theoretical traditional bibliographic organizational schemes, particularly the Dewey Decimal System, and beyond to electronic resources, including MARC records and the Internet. 

 

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IV.      Course Objectives:             

Each of these objectives has been associated with corresponding

Kentucky Experienced Teacher Standards (ETS),

 

  
the ALA/AASL/NCATE Program Standards, (AASL)

 

and the

Murray State University College of Education Student Dispositions associated with the Conceptual Framework.

 

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

A.      Identify a broad range of knowledge representation models drawn from the fields of information science, communication, semiotics, philosophy, cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence.  [KY Standards 2, 4; ALA Standards 1, 4; COE Disposition 3]

B.     Apply the basic principles of knowledge organization and representation to the indexing, abstracting and classification of information in several media—print and non-print.  [KY Standards  2, 4; ALA Standards 1, 4; COE Disposition 2]

C.     Demonstrate practical experience in applying the basic principles of knowledge organization and representation to the indexing, abstracting and classification of information in several media—print and non-print.  [KY Standards 2, 4; ALA Standards 1, 4; COE Disposition 2]

D.     Demonstrate the analysis of information resources for hypertext indexing.  [KY Standards 2, 4; ALA Standards 1, 4; COE Disposition 2]

E.     Demonstrate an understanding of the function of subject analysis in indexing and classification.  [KY Standards 3, 6, 8, 10; ALA Standards 1-3; COE Disposition 2]

F.      Demonstrate an understanding of the development and application of controlled vocabularies and syndetic structures.  [KY Standards 1-10; ALA Standards 1, 4; COE Disposition 2]

G.    Recognize the major classification systems currently in use.  [KY Standards 2, 4; ALA Standards 1, 4; COE Disposition 2]

H.    Demonstrate the application of the Dewey Decimal System to the classification of information in several media—print and non-print. [KY Standards 2, 4; ALA Standards 1, 4; COE Disposition 2]
 

 

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V.      Content Outline:

 

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VI.      Instructional Activities: 

 

 

Instructional activities will include lecture, discussion, independent study, small group inquiry, laboratory and media center experiences.

 

Course discussion and assignments will take place via Blackboard, Murray State's e-study center, at http://estudy.murraystate.edu/.

 

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VII.      Field, Clinical and/or Laboratory Experiences:  

Laboratory experience will include hands-on cataloging and classification of various media sources.  May include visits to school library media centers or other libraries for observations or to consult resources as required by course assignments. 

 

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VIII.      Resources:

 

 

A.  Local Libraries

 

  
http://www.mursuky.edu/msml/msml.htm

 

Harry Lee Waterfield Library

http://www.mursuky.edu/msml/waterfield.html

http://racertrac.murraystate.edu

 

 

The Kentucky Virtual Library -- Kentucky's information source.
http://www.kyvl.org

 

 

 

 

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GRAVES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 

http://www.gcpl.org

601 N.  17th Street Mayfield, KY 42066     270-247-2911  Fax: 270-247-2990

Graves County Public Library, serving an area of 37,000 residents, has a collection of 58,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 270 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,540 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marshall County Public Library System
  Marshall County, Kentucky
@ Benton @ Calvert City @ Hardin  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library

http://www.publiclibrary.org

Our library began in a little room in the back of Miss Georgia Bishop's shop on the corner of South Main and Bishop Street in 1921. On April 17, 1926 the library moved to 107 Union Street (which now houses the Historical Society) where it flourished for 49 years.  The door to the current location was opened on February 2, 1975. The library now has over 37,000 library card holders, 85,000 books and an annual circulation of over 200,000.  In 1976 the Branch Library in Dawson Springs was opened with funds from a demonstration project grant.

We are funded by an interlocal agreement between the City of Madisonville and Hopkins County government.  We receive minimal state funding; monetary donations are welcome. Memorial contributions, Bestsellers Club purchases and birthday gifts are acknowledged by bookplates and cards to the Honoree or to their family. We are very proud of the changes we have been able to implement within our budgetary constraints. We invite you to come by and visit us!

 

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Hopkinsville Community
College Library

http://www.hopcc.kctcs.net/library/index.htm

The Mission of the Hopkinsville Community College is to support the college’s credit and non-credit curricular needs. The Library accomplishes this objective by maintaining a climate conducive to the educational experience, by functioning as a repository for a diversity of resources, by furnishing instruction in library and research skills, and by supplying miscellaneous services that enhance and facilitate learning.

 

 

 

 

Library

W.G. Rhea Public Library, located near the center of downtown Paris, has some of the most friendly and helpful folks in town. Every week during the school year, the children's library comes alive during story hour in the Franklyn Thompson Room. The library has a conference room and large meeting room available for public use. Look for special exhibits and programs throughout the year. The Rhea public library is a genealogist's paradise. The W.O. Inman-Henry County Room holds hundreds of books, microfilm reels, and CD's to help you climb your family tree. You are bound to find a "cousin" here as Henry County was located on a major pioneer route during the early settlement of the western United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Service Agency of the Tennessee State Library and Archives

http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/p&d/warioto

 

http://www.clarksville.org

 

Tennessee Public Library Directory

 

Search for a Library Near You
 

 

Tennessee's 95 counties are served by over 300 public libraries. All Tennesseans have access to free public library service. This directory includes entries of public libraries in Tennessee. The directory is edited as updates are received -- usually daily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LibraryBug.org is a free service to the public. Users may browse our site and retrieve information on any library in the United States. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.publiclibraries.com/

PublicLibraries.com has a mission. Our mission is to serve people with an easy access to the use of public libraries and promote reading. This goal is made possible through participation of local libraries. We believe that the PublicLibraries.com will be a very resourceful site for individuals, families, schools and organizations. Our site has been operating since 1997. Since then, over 2 million people have visited our site. And the number is growing. 

Please note that we are an independent web site operator, not affiliated with any library organization. We will develop our site to promote ALL public libraries in the United States.

 

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B.  Internet

Students may access the Internet from Kentucky public libraries, extended site labs, home, or the student lab in Alexander Hall on the MSU campus.

 

 

 

 

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