Maricopa Community Colleges  LBT110   20056-20075 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/28/05
LBT110 20056-20075 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Introduction to Technical Services and Collection Management
Introduction to the evolution of information from books to digital information. Types and nature of print-based information including core collections, reference and special collections, and their organization. Introduction to technical services functions in libraries. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: LBT101 or approval of instructor or program coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LBT110   20056-20075 Introduction to Technical Services and Collection Management
1. Trace the history of book and print materials. (I)
2. Describe the different types, uses, and purposes of print- based materials. (II, III)
3. Describe the roles, functions, and divisions of library technical services departments. (IV)
4. Describe the processes involved in technical services. (IV)
5. Define the common methods and types of record keeping and statistics in library settings. (V)
6. Analyze the impact of outsourcing on various library functions. (VI)
7. Analyze and describe the future of print-based materials and technical services support. (VII)
8. Demonstrate mastery of course objectives through course materials placed in student portfolio. (VIII)
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LBT110   20056-20075 Introduction to Technical Services and Collection Management
    I. History and Nature of Print-Based Materials
        A. Books
        B. Other print-based materials
      II. Characteristics of Books and Print Materials
          A. Types of books and print-based materials
          B. Purposes and uses of books and print-based material
        III. Types of Print Collections
            A. Core collection
            B. Reference collections
            C. Specialized collections
          IV. Reference Overview of Technical Services Support in Libraries
              A. Roles and functions
              B. Division of technical support functions
                1. Acquisitions
                2. Cataloging and classification
                3. Serials
                4. Materials processing and preservation
            V. Record Keeping and Statistics
                A. Types of records and statistics and their uses
                B. Methods of maintaining records and statistics
              VI. Outsourcing
                  A. Purpose
                  B. Advantages and disadvantages
                VII. Future of Print-Based Materials and Technical Services Functions
                    A. Future trends in publishing
                    B. Impact of digital information on print-based materials
                  VIII. Portfolio
                      A. Course assignments, learning logs, papers, projects
                      B. Short summary of learning accomplishments for this course
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