13419 (v.5) Information Studies 542 - Applied Local Studies

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Area:	Department of Media and Information
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Seminar:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Provides the skills to organise local history resources in a variety of formats, provide reference services for users of local studies collections and participate in promotional activities and public programs.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to organise local studies resources in a suitable way which encourages their use. Known how to deal with enquiries from a range of users. The skills to identify and collect suitable resources. The ability to participate in activities which promote the use of local studies collections in the local community.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Conrad, James H. (1989), Developing local history programs in community libraries. Chicago, American Library Association. Library Association Local Studies Group. (1990), Local studies libraries: library association guidelines for local studies provision in public libraries. London, Library Association Publishing. Dewe, Michael. (ed.) (2002), Local studies collection management. Ashgate, Aldershot. Dixon, D. (2001), Local studies librarianship: a world bibliography. London, Library Association Publishing.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay 30%, Practical exercises 30%, Supervised project work 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y