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LIBT 201: Intro to Library Services

CRN 73274

 

Welcome to Distance Education at Cuesta College! The purpose of this letter is to welcome you to the online course, LIBT 201: Introduction to Library Services, taught by Jenna Severson. Please read this letter thoroughly and take note of important details so you can be prepared prior to the start of the course.

Instructor:

Jennifer (Jenna) Severson

Contact information

Email Address: Jennifer_Severson@Cuesta.edu

Office Hours: Zoom by appointment

Instructor Contact Expectations: The best and quickest way to contact me is through email. I will generally respond to your emails within 24 hours. During busy times of the semester, the response time may increase to 48 hours. Office hours are by appointment only. If you would like to meet to discuss anything related to class, please let me know 24 hours in advance if possible.

Course Environment: This online course will be using the Web-based Learning Management System Canvas as the method to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course, including PowerPoint presentations, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. Using the communication tools, you can communicate using e-mail, and share materials and ideas with other course participants via the discussion forums and groups.

Class opens / Accessing Canvas: Prior to the first day of class you will receive an email in your my.Cuesta.edu inbox that will serve as a reminder that class will be starting soon, and provide you with Canvas log in procedures. You can access Canvas by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar, or by clicking the Canvas link at the top of the www.Cuesta.edu homepage. You will be able to access this course beginning on August 16. Tip: Do not bookmark or favorite the canvas site after you login or you will receive an error message next time you try to log in. You must access the Canvas log in directly.

If you are not familiar with logging into Canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide. Once logged into Canvas you will be directed to where to get started. Be sure to read all the direction on the course home page.  

If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas and need assistance, please email me or technical support at this email address: support@my.cuesta.edu

Online Learning

If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself. Online classes are not inherently easier, although they may be much more convenient for many students. You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more on this course as you would on a course that meets face to face. Since there is no lecture component, much of this time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, studying, and writing required. This course is completely online using Canvas; all coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) is submitted online. There are no face-to-face meetings.

IS AN ONLINE CLASS FOR YOU? 

  • First, go to the Online Readiness Resources to take a "self-assessment”. There are many resources that were designed to help you understand the basis for an online class and the skills necessary for success. (If the tutorials do NOT describe you, then taking this class online is NOT for you and I strongly suggest that you drop the online class and enroll in a traditional classroom section.)

Regular Effective Contact policy:

Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through: weekly instructor initiated threaded discussion forums, weekly announcements to students, timely and effective feedback on student assignments, email, phone or messaging to individuals, and virtual or in-person office hours.

Because this class is conducted completely online, with no required face-to-face meetings, it is your responsibility to check the class website at least once a week for announcements and to keep track of assignment due dates.

Course Description

Surveys the history, organization, services, personnel and functions of libraries and information centers. Provides beginning library/information technology students with an introduction and overview to the field and identifies job opportunities.

Student Learning Outcomes 

  1. Define key terminology in library/information technology and related fields.
  2. Identify types of libraries and information centers, their clientele, and functions.
  3. Describe typical workplace duties for the job title of library/information technician and related job titles.
  4. Define the mission and roles of a library in its community and the mission of libraries in general.
  5. Define the core ethics and values of the library profession and relate these to policy development and good practice.
  6. Recognize and analyze how to respond to diversity in library user needs and preferences for resources and good practice.

Text Book

Required textbook: Fourie, Denise K. and Nancy E. Loe. Libraries in the Information Age: An Introduction and Career Exploration. 3rd, Libraries Unlimited, 2016. ISBN: 9781610698641. Get FREE access to our textbook HERE.  

Technical Support

Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to  support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, you should contact the Canvas Support Hotline at (877) 921-7680, or click on the help button on the Canvas Navigation to report a problem.

If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser.

 

Your learning environment is best accessed from a desktop or laptop computer, using Firefox or Chrome.  This may solve your problem!  Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specifications at:

 

Accommodations:

This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources, please contact the instructor as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services) at 805-546-3148.

College & Course Policies:

Academic Honesty Policy: All students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity, assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of conduct.

Add / Drop Policy: Please review the Cuesta policy for drops

  • Add Policy:
  • Drop Policy:

 

Waitlist Policy: Please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructions:  

 

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