Info 651
Academic Library Service

OBJECTIVES SYLLABUS READINGS


Objectives

  1. To develop an understanding of the environment in which academic libraries exist.
  2. To define the role of the academic library and librarian.
  3. To examine academic library organization and services and concomitant problems.
  4. To provide experience in developing an instructional program for an academic library.
  5. To provide for in-depth investigation of a current issue or problem related to higher education or academic libraries.
  6. To examine changes and trends occurring in academic libraries.

PROJECTS AND EVALUATION

READINGS

It is understood that it is not possible to cover all of the readings listed. However, you are expected to have read sufficiently to be an informed participant in the consideration of the various topics in class. Also, the readings listed by no means represent complete coverage of the topics. You are free to pursue alternate readings. An "*" preceding the entry on the bibliography indicates that that the item is on reserve in the Hagerty Library.

For several of the topics readings have been listed which pertain to either university, college, or community college libraries. You will probably want to read in only one of these areas.

CLASS PARTICIPATION

Active participation in the consideration of the various topical discussions in the class is seen as an essential part of the learning process. It is also good practice for when you assume your role as a professional in an organization. The amount and quality of your participation will account for 10% of your grade in the course.

PROJECTS

There are three required projects for the course.

  1. Develop a proposal for a library or bibliographic use instruction unit on a topic of your choice. Included in the unit should be the following. (40%)
    • A description of the type of library in which it will be used.
    • A description of the group for which it is intended.
    • Rationale--why it is needed.
    • Behavioral objectives for the unit.
    • A topical outline of the content of the unit.
    • The methods of presentation to be used.
    • The methods to be used in evaluating the progress of the group.
    • The methods to be used in evaluating the success of the unit.
    • Resources required and approximate budget.

    Several of the items listed Section VI of the "Course Outline" should be of help in beginning this project. In addition, there is a lot of material in the literature, both monographs and journal articles. However, don't just mimic one example. Use your imagination!

  2. Based on a review of the literature, or other appropriate data-gathering procedures, write a state of the art paper on a current topic in higher education and/or academic libraries which is of interest to you. Check your topic with me before you begin work on the project. The final product should be in the neighborhood of ten to fifteen pages. It will be evaluated on the following: (40%)
    • Completeness of content
    • Documentation
    • Style and format
  3. A short review of an Internet discussion group relevant to an academic library or higher education topic of interest to you. (10%)

Syllabus

COURSE: Info 651, Academic Library Service
INSTRUCTOR: John Hall
DATE: Winter Term, 1996/97
SUBJECT OR TITLE: CALENDAR _____________________________________________________________________________
  1. January 8
    • Orientation
    • Development of Higher Education
    • Types of Academic Libraries
  2. January 15
    • The Role of the Academic Library
    • The Role of the Academic Librarian
  3. January 22
    • Instruction
  4. January 29
    • Instruction, continued
  5. February 5
    • Organization
  6. February 12
    • Community Colleges
  7. February 19
    • Field Trip
  8. February 26
    • Collections
    • INSTRUCTION UNIT DUE
  9. March 5
    • Public Service
  10. March 12
    • Public Service, continued
    • The Future
    • Course evaluation
    • STATE OF THE ART PAPER DUE


Readings

Session 1

  1. Orientation and introduction to the course.
  2. Development of higher education and academic libraries in the U.S.
  3. Types of academic libraries
    • Legal Foundations
    • Standards and accreditation

Resources:

*ACRL. ÒStandards for college libraries, 1995 edition.ÓCRL News 56:245-257 (April 1995).

*ACRL. "Standards for Community, Junior, and Technical College Learning Resources Programs." CRL News 573-585 (October 1994).

*ACRL. "Standards for University Libraries: Evaluation and Performance." CRL NEWS no. 11:679-691 (September 1989).

*Bangert, Stephanie Rogers & Gratch, Bonnie. Ò Accreditation: Opportunities for Library Leadership.Ó CRL News 56:697-699 (November 1995).

*Parker, Diane C. ÒStandards for college libraries: Foundations.Ó CRL News 56:330-331 (May 1995).

Walsh, David B. "The 1986 College Library Standards: Application and Utilization." CRL 54:217-226 (May 1993).

Session 2

  1. The role of the academic library
    • Definition of the academic library's community
    • Goals and objectives for academic libraries
    • Responsibilities of the academic library beyond its institution.

Resources:

*Creth, Sheila D. "Creating a Virtual Information Organization: Collaborative Relationships Between Libraries and Computing Centers." Journal of Library Administration 19:111-132 (no. 3/4 1993).

*DÕAndraia, Frank A. Ò The Business of Libraries is Staying in Business.Ó J. Library Administration 12: 81-91 (1994).

*Meyer, Richard. Ò Focusing Library Vision on Educational Outcomes.Ó CRL News 56:335-337 (May 1995).

*Michalko, James. "Higher Education, the Production Function, and the Library." Journal of Library Administration 19:11-22 (no.3/4 1993).

Pedersen, Judith Espinola, et. al. "Ethnography of an Alternative College Library." Library Trends 39:335-353.

Waters, Donald J. "'We have a Computer': Administrative Issues in the Relations Between Libraries and Campus Computing Organizations." J. Library Administration 13 no. 1-2:117-138 (1990).

*Westbrook, Lynn and Robert Waldman. "Outreach in Academic Libraries: Principle into Practice." Research Strategies 11:60-65 (Spring 1993).

  • The Role of the Librarian in the Academic Community

    Resources:

    *ACRL. Academic Status Committee. "Standards for Faculty Status for College and University Librarians." CRL News 317-318 (May 1992).

    ACRL. Faculty Status:2001." CRL News 338-40 (June 1993).

    *Applegate, Rachel. "Deconstructing Faculty Status: Research and Assumptions." J. Academic Librarianship 19:158-64 (July 1993).

    *Black, William K. & Leysen, Joan M. Ò Scholarship and the Academic Librarian.Ó College and Research Libraries 55:229-241 (1994)

    *Bradigan, Pamela S. & Mularski, Carol A. Ò Evaluation of Academic LibrariansÕ Publications for Tenure and Initial Promotion.Ó J. Academic Librarianship 22:360-365 (September 1996).

    *Gamble, Lynne E. "University Service: New Implications for Academic Librarians." J Academic Librarianship 14:344-347 (January 1989).

    McKonkey, Joan et. al. "Salary Equity: A Case Study." CRL 33-41 (January 1993).

    *Major, Joan A. ""Mature Librarians and the University Faculty: Factors Contributing to Librarians' Acceptance as Colleagues." CRL 463-469 (November 1993).

    Martin, Susan. "Raising Our Professional Expectations with a Two-Track Approach to Librarianship." J. Academic Librarianship 19:24 (1993).

    *Mech, Terrence. Ò Leadership and the Evolution of Academic Librarianship.Ó J. Academic Librarianship22:345-53 (September 1996).

    *Park, Betsy & Robert Riggs. "Status of the Profession: a 1989 National Survey of Tenure and Promotion Policies for Academic Librarians." CRL 52:275-289 (May 1991).

    *Park, Betsy & Robert Riggs. "Tenure and Promotion: A Study of Practices by Institutional Type." J. Academic Librarianship 19:72-77 (May 1993).

    *Spang, Lothar. "Collective Bargaining and Faculty Status: A Twenty-Year Case Study of Wayne State University Librarians." CRL 54:241-253 (May 1993).

    Sessions 3 and 4

    1. Library Use Instruction
      • Rationale and need
      • Planning
        1. Assessing the need
        2. Developing objectives
        3. Designing the presentation
      • Evaluation

    Resources:

    ACRL. Bibliographic Instruction Section. "Teaching Methods for End-user Searching: A Checklist for Planning." CRL News 431-436 (July/Aug. '91).

    *ACRL. Instruction Section Task Force. ÒGuidelines for instruction programs in academic libraries: Draft.Ó CRL News 56:727-69 (December 1995).

    Affleck, Mary Ann. "Bibliographic Instruction in Community Colleges: Current Practice and the New Standards." Research Strategies 10:24-33 (Winter 1992).

    *Bober, Christopher & Poulin, Sonia & Vileno, Luigina. Ò Evaluating Library Instruction in Academic Libraries: A Review of the Literature, 1980-1993.ÓReference Librarian 51-52:53-71 (1995).

    *Bodi, Sonia. "Teaching Effectiveness and Bibliographic Instruction: The Relevance of Learning Styles." CRL 51:113-119 (March 1990)

    *Burke, John J. ÒUsing E-Mail to Teach: Expanding the Reach of BI.Ó Research Strategies 14:36-43 (Winter 1996)

    *Carson, C. Herbert and Ruth V. Curtis. "Applying Instructional Design Theory to Bibliographic Instruction: Macro Theory." Research Strategies 9:164-79 (Fall 1991).

    *________. "Applying Instructional Design Theory to Bibliographic Instruction: Micro Theory. Research Strategies 9:60-76(Spring 1991).

    *Cox, Andrew. Ò Hypermedia library guides for academic libraries on the World Wide Web.Ó Program 30:39-50 (January 1996).

    *Curtis, Ruth V. & C. Herbert Carson. "The Application of Motivational Design to Bibliographic Instruction." Research Strategies 9:130-38 (Summer 1991).

    *Hall, Patrick Andrew. "The Role of Affectivity in Instructing People of Color: Some Implications for Bibliographic Instruction." Library Trends 39:316-326 (Winter 1991).

    Isabell, Dennis & Carol Hammond. "Information Literacy Competencies." CRL News 325-27 (June 1993).

    Keefer, Jane. " "The Hungry Rats Syndrome: Library Anxiety, Information Literacy, and the Academic Reference Process." RQ 32:333-39 (Spring 1993).

    Kerbel, Sandra Sandor. "Confessions of a Novice." Journal of Academic Librarianship. 9:354-55 (January 1983).

    *Luey, Beth. ÒThe LibrarianÕs Role in Teaching Academic Authors about Publishing Procedures and Ethics.Ó Serials Review 22:39-46 (Spring 1996).

    *Konrad, Lee & Stemper, James. Ò Same Game, Different Name: Demystifying Internet Instruction.Ó Research Strategies 14:4-21(1996).

    *Moecknel, Nancy & Presnell, Jenny. Ò Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding: A Program Model of Library Instruction Services for International Students.Ó Reference Librarian 51-52:309-325 (1995).

    *Nahl-Jakobovits, Diane & Jakobovits, Leon A. ""Bibliographic Instructional Design for Information Literacy: Integrating Effective and Cognitive Objectives." Research Strategies 11:73-88 (Spring 1993).

    Newman, Delia. "Designing Library Instruction for Undergraduates: Combining Instructional Systems Design and Naturalistic Inquiry." CRL 52:165-176 (March 1991).

    *"Redefining BI for a New Information Environment: A Symposium." Research Strategies 10:104-21 (Summer 1992).

    *Reilly, Loretta J. & Browning, Gary A. ÒPoint-of-Use Instruction: The Evolving Role of Stacks Support Staff and Student Assistants in an Academic Library.Ó Reference Librarian 51-52:195-208 (1995).

    Research Strategies (a journal dedicated to bibliographic instruction)

    Rowe, Caroline. "Modern Library Instruction: Levels, Media, Trends, and Problems." Research Strategies 12:4-7 (Spring 1994).

    *Thomas, Joy. "Faculty Attitudes and Habits Concerning Library Instruction: How Much Has Changed Since 1982 ?" Research Strategies 12:209-223 (Fall 1994).

    Session 5

    1. Organization of academic libraries
      • Functional organizations
      • Subject Organization
      • Organization of user by class
      • Centralization vs. decentralization

    Resources:

    ACRL. "Checklist for Development of Faculty Advisory Committee Orientation Materials." CRL News 582-83 (October 1991)

    *Bechtel, Joan M. "Collegial Management: Principles and Practice." Library Administration & Management 8:21-34 (Winter 1994).

    *Creth, Sheila D. "The Organization of Collection Development: A Shift in the Organization Paradigm." Journal of Library Administration 14:67-85 (1991).

    *Dedrick, Anthony J. "Shared Academic Library Facilities: The Unknown Form of Library Cooperation." CRL 437-43 (September 94).

    Fitch, Donna K. et. al. "Turning the Library Upside Down: Reorganization Using Total Quality Management Principles." J Academic Librarianship 19:294-99 (November 1993).

    Lee, Susan. "Organizational Change in the Harvard College Library: A Continued Struggle for Redefinition and Renewal." J. Academic Librarianship 19:225-30 (September 1993).

    *Mellendorf, Scott A. Ò Pounding the Pavement with Purpose: Utilizing the Information Superhighway for Daily Work Tasks.Ó RQ 35:231-235 (Winter 1995).

    Phipps, Shelley E. "Transforming Libraries into Learning Organizations -- The Challenge for Leadership." Journal of Library Administration 18:19-37 (no. 3/4 1993).

    Rosenthal, Joseph A. "Crumbling Walls: The Impact of the Electronic Age on Libraries and Their Clienteles." Journal of Library Administration 14:9-17 (1991).

    *Sheble, Mary Ann & Debra W. Hill. "Academic Library Committees: Their Role in Participative Management." CRL 511-26 (November 1994).

    Woodsworth, Anne; Gapen, D. Kaye; and Pollock, Kenneth. "Chief Information Officers on Campus." Educom Bulletin :2-4 (Summer 1987).

    Session 6

    1. The Community College
      • Background of community colleges
      • Students
      • Curriculum
      • Community college resource centers
        1. Facilities
        2. Services
        3. Personnel

    Resources:

    *ACRL. "Standards for Community, Junior, and Technical College Learning Resources Programs." (SEE Unit III)

    *Bierbaum, Esther Green. "The Two-Year College LRC: Promise Deferred?" CLR 51:531-538 (November 1990).

    *Person, Ruth J. and Phifer, Kenneth O. "Support for Literacy Education in Academic Libraries." CRL 46:147-52 (March, 1985).

    Sbarratta, Philip. "Confessions From a Community College". Harvard Education Review 55:321-23 (August, 1985).

    Session 7

    Field Trip

    Session 8

    1. Collections
      • Acquisitions
        1. Collection development
        2. Collection evaluation
        3. Methods of acquiring materials
        4. Cataloging
      • Reclassification
      • Impact of networks and automation
      • Trends

    Resources:

    *ACRL. "Guidelines Regarding Thefts In Libraries." CRL News 641-46 (November 1994).

    *Adams, Judith A. & Bonk, Sharon C. Ò Electronic Information Technologies and Resources: Use by University Faculty and Faculty Preferences for Related Library Services.Ó CRL 56:119-131 (March 1995).

    *Atkinson, Ross. "Crisis and Opportunity: Reevaluating Acquisitions Budgeting in an Age of Transition." Journal of Library Administration 19:33-55 (no. 2 1993).

    *Bukoff, Ronald N. ÒCensorship and the American College Library.Ó CRL 56:395-407 (September 1995).

    Cady, Susan A. "The Electronic Revolution in Libraries: Microfilm Deja Vu?" CRL 51: 374-386 (July 1990).

    *Chrzastowski, Tina E. & Schmidt, Karen A. Ò Collections at Risk: Revisiting Serial Cancellations at Academic Libraries.Ó CRL 57:351-364 (July 1996).

    Cubberley, Carol. "Allocating the Materials Funds Using Total Cost of Materials." J. Academic Librarianship 19:16-21 (March 1993).

    *Demas, Samuel & McDonald, Peter & Lawrence, Gregory. Ò The Internet and Collection Development: Mainstreaming Selection of Internet Resources.Ó LRTS 39:275-290 (January 1995).

    Dominguez, Patricia Buck & Luke Swindler. "Cooperative Collection Development at the Research Triangle University Libraries: A Model for the Nation." CRL 470-95 (November 1993).

    *Ferguson, Anthony W. "Collection Assessment and Acquisitions Budgets." Journal of Library Administration 17 no. 2: 59-70 (1992).

    *Gertz, Janet et. al. "Preservation Analysis and the Brittle Book Problem in College Libraries: The Identification of Research-Level Collections and Their Implications." CRL 227-39 (May 1993).

    Graham, Peter S. "Electronic Information and Research Library Technical Services." CRL 51: 241-250 (May 1990).

    *Harter, Stephen P. & Kim, Hak Joon. Ò Accessing Electronic Journals and other E-publications: An Empirical Study.Ó CRL 57:440-456 (September 1996).

    *Hartman, Amy. Ò Acquisitions and Inflation.Ó Collection Building 14:5-11 (1995).

    *LeBlanc, James D. "Cataloging in the 1990's: Managing the Crisis (Mentality)." Library Resources and Technical Services 37: 423-433 (October 1993).

    *Martin, Susan K. Ò Organizing Collections within the Internet: A Vision for Access.Ó J. Academic Librarianship 22:291-292 (July 1996).

    Mosher, Paul H. "A National Scheme for Collaboration in Collection Development". in Luquire Coordinating Cooperative Collections Development: A National Perspective. New York: Haworth, 1986. Pp. 21-35.

    *Otero-Boisvert, Maria. "The Role of the Collection Development Librarian in the 90's and Beyond." Journal of Library Administration 18:159-70 (no. 3/4 1993).

    Packer, Donna. "Acquisitions Allocations: Equity, Politics, and Formulas." J Academic Librarianship 14:276-286 (November 1988)

    *Podrygula, Susan. "Censorship In an Academic Library." CRL News 76-83 ff (February 1994).

    *Reich, Vicky & Brooks, Connie & Cromwell, Willy & Wicks, Scott. Ò Electronic Discussion Lists and Journals: A Guide for Technical Services Staff.Ó LRTS 39:303-319 (July 1995).

    Schad, Jasper G. "Pittsburgh University Studies of Collection Usage: A Symposium". Journal of Academic Librarianship 5:60-70 (May 1979).

    *Shaughnessy, Thomas W. "From Ownership to Access: A Dilemma for Library Managers." Journal of Library Administration 14: 1-7 (1991).

    *Snow, Richard. ÒWasted Words: The Written Collection Development Policy and the Academic Library.Ó J. Academic Librarianship 22:190-194 (November 1996).

    Stelk, Roger E. et. al. "Departmental Profiles: A Collection Development Aid." CRL News 54:196-199 (April 1993).

    Session 9

    1. Public Services
      • Reference
        1. Levels of services
        2. Collections
        3. Evaluations
      • Circulation
      • Photocopying and Copyright
      • Archives
      • Special groups

    Resources

    *Allen, Mary Beth. "International Students in Academic Libraries: A User Survey." CRL 54: 323-333 (July 1993).

    *Atkinson, Ross. "Networks, Hypertext, and the Academic Information Services: Some Longer-Range Implications." CRL 199-215 (May 1993).

    Barbuto, Domenica M. & Elena E. Cevallos. "The Delivery of Reference Services in a CD-ROM Environment: A Case Study." RQ 34:60-76 (Fall 1994).

    Brogan, Martha L. "Trends in International Education: New Imperatives in Academic Librarianship." CRL 51: 196-206.

    Burckel, Nicholas C. "Establishing a College Archive: Possibilities and Priorities". CRL 36:385-92 (September 1975).

    Buttlar, Lois. "Facilitating Cultural Diversity in College and University Libraries." J. Academic Librarianship 10-14 (March 1994).

    *Dequin, Henry C. "The Attitudes of Academic Librarians Toward Disabled Persons." J Academic Librarianship 14: 28-31 (March 1988).

    Hernon, Peter and McClure, Charles R. "Referral Services in U.S. Academic Libraries..." RQ 22:152-63 (Winter 1982).

    *Larson, Carole A. & Dickson, Laura K. ÒDeveloping Behavioral Reference Desk Performance Standards.Ó RQ 33:349-357 (Spring 1994).

    *Lewis, David W. "Making Academic Library Reference Services Work." CRL 445-56 (September 1994).

    Liu, Ziming. "Difficulties and Characteristics of Students from Developing Countries in Using American Libraries." CRL 25-31 (January 1993).

    Martin, Rebecca R. "Changing the University Climate: Three Libraries Respond to Multicultural Students." J. Academic Librarianship 2-9 (March 1994).

    __________. "The Paradox of Public Service: Where Do We Draw The Line." CRL 51: 20-26 (January 1990).

    *Nitecki, Danuta A. ÒChanging the Concept and Measure of Service Quality in Academic Libraries.Ó J. Academic Librarianship 22:181-190 (May 1996).

    *Nolan, Christopher W. "The Confidentiality of Interlibrary Loan Records." J. Academic Librarianship 19:81-86 (May 1993)

    *Pack, Nancy C. & Donald D. Foos. "Library Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act." RQ 32:255-67 (Winter 1992).

    *Rampey, Leslie Campbell. Ò Use it! Usenet as a reference tool.Ó CRL News 57:294-296 (May 1996).

    *Sprague, Mary W. "Information-Seeking Patterns of University Administrators and Nonfaculty Professional Staff Members." J. Academic Librarianship 19:378-83 (January 1994).

    "When Are Library Records Confidential." CRL 53:129 (February 1992).

    *Wilkes, Adeline W. & Grant, Susan Marie. Ò Confidentiality Policies and Procedures of the Reference Departments in Texas Academic Libraries.Ó RQ 34:473-485 (Summer 1995).

    Session 10

    1. Public Services, Continued
    2. The Future

    Resources:

    *Byrd, Gary. ÒMarketplace challenges for research libraries.Ó CRL News 56:694-95 (November 1995).

    *Campbell, Jerry D. "Choosing To Have a Future." American Libraries 24: 560 ff (June 1993).

    *Euster, Joanne R. "Take Charge of the Future Now." CRL News 89-90 (February 1993).

    *McKinzie, Steve. Ò Finding a common ground: Creating a future library.Ó CRL News 57: 365-367 (June 1996).

    *Smith, Eldrid and Peggy Johnson. "How to Survive the Present While Preparing for the Future: A Research Library Strategy." CRL 54: 389-396 (September 1993).

    BINDERS OF READINGS ON RESERVE IN HAGERTY LIBRARY

    VOLUME I----UNITS III, IV, & V
    VOLUME II----UNIT VI
    VOLUME III----UNITS VII & VIII
    VOLUME IV----UNIT IX
    VOLUME V----UNIT X & XI