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COURSE SYLLABUS

1. TITLE OF COURSE: Library Circulation
  PREFIX/NUMBER: LTN 115 CREDIT HOURS: 3
2. PREREQUISITE: One semester of keyboarding or demonstrated ability to type 30 words per minute.
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RESOURCES NEEDED:

A computer and Internet access, access to a library.
 

TEXT:

Introduction to Library Public Service, 6th edition by G. Edward Evans, Anthony J. Amodeo and Thomas L. Carter
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will include discussion of customer service and circulation issues and procedures. Students will learn to role of customer service and the effects that automation has had on the circulation function of the library
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COURSE GOAL:

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course students will be able to:

 

A.

Explain the terminology and concepts crucial to an understanding of the library circulation function.

 

B.

 List the circulation services that libraries make available to their communities.

 

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 Explain the policies and procedures, which underlie and organize library circulation services.

 

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 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, legal, and security issues, which influence library circulation.
E. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of excellent customer service skills.
F. Explain the impact of technology on the provision of  library circulation  service.
7. Course Activities:
A. Complete all assigned readings.
B. Complete weekly assignments (15 total).  Utilize and display an understanding of the material covered.  (80% of the grade)
C. Do one library circulation desk  observation and analysis.  (15% of the grade)
D. Completion of assignments by the due date and participation in online discussions.  (5% of  the grade )
8. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Grading Scale
Raw Score Range		 Letter Grade
90 to 100 A
80 to 89 B
70 to 79 C
60 to 69 D
0 to 59 F

9. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
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ADA NOTICE:

Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.