Full course description
Explore a high-level overview of the functions and services of libraries, focusing on public and academic libraries. Topics covered include:
- Libraries and the information Industry
- Human relations and supervision
- Circulation and interlibrary loan
- Online searching
- Library programming, marketing and advocacy
- Resource description and access/cataloguing and classification
- Reference services and sources
- Youth and children’s services
- Acquisitions
- Archives
- Library space and security
Reflect on common issues and build your understanding of common library-related concepts and ideas.