Introduction to the principals of collections management including techniques and procedures for selecting, ordering and receiving library materials, accounting, collection development and automated acquisitions. Students also learn policies and procedures required for circulation, document delivery and interlibrary loans. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the B.I.T. degree program. Lectures two hours a week, tutorial/laboratory two hours a week. [0.5 credits]
Introduction to the principals of collections management including techniques and procedures for selecting, ordering and receiving library materials, accounting, collection development and automated acquisitions. Students also learn policies and procedures required for circulation, document delivery and interlibrary loans. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the B.I.T. degree program. Lectures two hours a week, tutorial/laboratory two hours a week. [0.5 credits]