VIKBA15 Reference Services 2

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/0/20. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Jandová (lecturer)
Bc. Alena Kmochová (lecturer)
Mgr. Tereza Schwarzová Matýsová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Škyřík, Ph.D.
Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Alice Lukavská
Supplier department: Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Fri 17. 9. 16:00–17:40 D21, Fri 8. 10. 16:00–17:40 D21, Fri 5. 11. 16:00–17:40 D21
Prerequisites
Passing the course Reference Services 1.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim is to enable students to deepen the competencies of reference librarian.
The student is responsible for the functioning of the assigned reference desk. They come in direct contact with users and become familiar with their information needs.
Students who can not provide the services in person will complete assigned work: reference guide for users.
All students have an oportunity to consult with a librarian.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- evaluate the services of the Central Library and propose their improvement;
- provide reference consultation / prepare reference guide for users.
Students will also be involved in ongoing library projects.
Syllabus
  • Except for point 1, this applies only to students who complete the practice in person. Students who can not participate in the provision of services will complete assignement and will consult it at least twice during the semester.
  • 1) Introductory lecture
  • 2) Self-study, followed by quiz
  • 3) Individual training and consultations with librarian
  • 4) 25 hours of in-person reference work
  • 5) Introduction to descriptive cataloguing (1 hour during practice)
  • 6) Completion of assigned tasks (during practice)
  • 7) Final oral evaluation of students' work and evaluation of assigned tasks (1 hour during practice)
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Reference and information services : an introduction. Edited by Richard E. Bopp - Linda C. Smith. 4th ed. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Libraries Unlimited, 2011, xxiii, 743. ISBN 9781598848175. info
    not specified
  • CASE, Donald Owen and Lisa M. GIVEN. Looking for information : a survey of research on information seeking, needs, and behaviour. Edited by Jens-Erik Mai. Fourth edition. Bingley: Emerald, 2016, xvi, 507. ISBN 9781785609688. info
Teaching methods
- introductory lecture
- self-study
- practical demonstrations
- expert supervision
- oral evaluation
Assessment methods
For in person practical training:
- quiz
- completion of subject cataloguing training
- completion of simulated reference consultation
- performance of assigned tasks and duties
In the case of failure to meet any of the conditions, the student will receive an extra work.
For students preparing research guide:
- quality of presented material
- at least two face-to-face consultations in which student present the progress of their work and receive feedback
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
Study materials: MS Teams app will serve as a communication platform and storage of materials.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Spring 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020.
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