None Descriptive Cataloguing Print Materials 64 hours This course introduces students to the principles of descriptive cataloguing using Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd. Topics include MARC coding, derived cataloguing, name authority files and ALA filing rules. This course introduces students to standard cataloguing practices used in libraries and information centres. Cataloguing skills are necessary to assist and support librarians in the variety of professional services offered by libraries. This course introduces students to the basic concepts of acquisitions and circulation work.
Students examine various circulation and collections control systems.
I 64 hours This course introduces students to the principles of the reference interview and to basic information resources including dictionaries, encyclopaedias, biographical and geographical sources, handbooks, yearbooks, indexes, abstracts and bibliographies. 64 hours This course introduces students to the essentials of business writing in libraries. Topics include the use of style manuals, the writing process, correct business formats, English grammar, and electronic document generation. Students explore several database management systems for storing, organizing, analysing and retrieving information. Library databases are used for practical, individual database projects.