Library Science

DESCRIPTION:   Students assist the librarian in providing library service to students and staff members.  They will help maintain and care for the library collection.  They will learn to use and classify both print and non-print materials and equipment; improve their knowledge of library facilities for present and future use; and acquire skill in finding information for themselves and others, for both academic and personal use.

 TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

      1.        Serving the patrons of the library. 

2.        Arrangement of the library -- Dewey Decimal system, floor plan.

3.        Circulation procedures -- books, magazines, AV & software and hardware.

4.        Location and use of fiction and non-fiction materials.

5.        Use of Card Catalog  program, EbscoHost, and Internet on Computer.

6.        Maintenance and use of AV and computer equipment.

        7.    Promoting the Library and reading for pleasure.

BISHOP CARROLL GRADING SYSTEM:             

A+          = 99-100                                    C+           = 83-84
 A           = 95-98                                   C             = 78-82
 A-          = 94-93                                   C-            = 76-77
 B+         = 91-92                                      D+           = 74-75
 B            = 87-90                                     D             = 72-73
 B-           = 85-86                                       D-            = 70-71
                                                                   F            = 69 and below
 
 
   

COURSE HANDBOOK:               1.   Course Syllabus

2.       Library Staff Policies

3.       Computer Usage

4.       Introduction to Library/Floorplan                                                                       

                                                        5.   Information for Faculty Members

                                                        6.   Outline of Dewey Decimal System

                                                        7.   Library Vocabulary

HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED:

 1.   DAILY  WORK:    5 points may be earned for each day’s work.   These points are earned on the basis of initiative, attitude, accuracy,                                                                                      helpfulness and responsibility. This includes use of time. 

2.   EXAMS & QUIZZES: There will be tests, and a semester exam. Quizzes and exams may be paper or show me.

3.   DEMERITS:    Demerits will be given for the reasons outlined in the Agenda Book, including tardies.