LIBRARY SCIENCES
cod. 1010046

Academic year 2024/25
2° year of course -
Professor
Alberto SALARELLI
Academic discipline
Archivistica, bibliografia e biblioteconomia (M-STO/08)
Field
Discipline letterarie, linguistiche e storiche
Type of training activity
Basic
30 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in

Integrated course unit module: LIBRARIANSHIP AND BIBLIOGRAPHY (integr)

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with adequate knowledge about the elements
that characterize the library science and the bibliography with particular attention to the organization of libraries in Italy and the development of technologies for document processing.

(knowledge and understanding)
The course will introduce students to a critical understanding of the issues and technologies related to the library world. This knowledge will be achieved and supported with lectures, seminars, conferences, study visits, and will be screened with oral examinations.

(applying knowledge and understanding)
The study of methodologies and the techniques of library organization will produce an understanding of the structure and content of document management. This knowledge will offer document processing skills appropriate to library orientation and bibliographic instruction.

(making judgements)
At the end of the course the students, based on the analytical knowledge of both theoretical and technical system, should have acquired the ability to understand the library management issues as well as to learn the fundamental knowledge for bibliographic management.

(communication skills)
At the end of the course, students should have achieved the ability to communicate clearly and to use the appropriate technical vocabulary related to the issues of the course.

(learning skills)
The commitment on the theoretical and disciplinary aspects of information science should give students the appropriate methodology and learning skills useful for access to future professions related to management of cultural heritage (with particular reference to libraries collections).

Prerequisites

No.

Course unit content

Library functions and services. Library science, bibliography and the disciplines of the book. Collections construction and management. Resources and services in the digital environment.

Full programme

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Bibliography

The detailed exam schedule will be available, in the run-up to the start of the course, on the lecturer's website:
https://salarelli.altervista.org/didattica.html

Some reference texts:


GIOVANNA GRANATA, Introduzione alla biblioteconomia, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2009.

CARLO BIANCHINI - MAURO GUERRINI, Guida alla biblioteca e alla ricerca bibliografica, Milano, Editrice Bibliografica, 2024.

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons.

Assessment methods and criteria

The oral exam is a final evaluation of the topics covered in the lectures and the texts listed in course bibliography.
A fail is determined by the lack of an understanding of the minimum content of the course and/or the inability to express oneself adequately.
A pass (18-23/30) is determined by the student’s possession of the minimum, fundamental contents of the course. Middle-range scores (24-27/30) are assigned to the student who produces evidence of a more than sufficient level (24-25/30) or good level (26-27/30) in the evaluation indicators listed above. Higher scores (from 28/30 to 30/30 cum laude) are awarded on the basis of the student’s demonstration of a very good or excellent level in the evaluation indicators listed above and also on the basis of the student’s ability in making independent judgments.

Other information

See: https://salarelli.altervista.org/didattica.html

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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