Issues in librarianship
R Rasmussen
4 points
* 2-3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
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Prerequisites: A full first-semester program
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should have acquired an informed awareness of the complex environment in which libraries exist, as a basis for coming to terms with it in professional practice.
Synopsis Current ethical, social and economic issues which affect library service; the role of associations of librarians; general library matters, eg planning of buildings, conservation of materials; library legislation; relationship among libraries in developing national resources.
Assessment Essays: 60%
* Seminar participation and presentation:
40%
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