Learning objectives
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Acquire basic knowledge of the history, organisation and services of the library.
Course unit content
<br />Structure, history and services of the public library. The course will focus on the reasons behind the existence of public libraries as a sign of civilisation. <br />
Following a discussion of the birth and existence of libraries over the centuries, documents relating to the history and organisation of the public library will be presented. <br />
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Compulsory part. <br />
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History of the library. Functions and services of the public library. The OPAC <br />
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Students must know the general outline of the history of the main libraries in Italy and abroad and the principle cataloging tools available on-line and in printed form. <br />
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Independent reading of materials distributed and photocopied handouts during the course of the lectures.
Bibliography
- G. MONTECCHI - F. VENUDA, Manuale di biblioteconomia, Milano, Editrice bibliografica, 2005. <br />
- E.COEN PIRANI, Le biblioteche, in Notizie introduttive e sussidi bibliografici, Parte prima, Milano Marzorati, 1974, pp. 153-210. <br />
- P. TRANIELLO, Le biblioteche italiane oggi, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2005.
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures and exercises plus weekly tutorials. <br />
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The exam consists of an oral exam on various topics covered in the course syllabus.