LIS 6463 Library Networks and Systems

Syllabus and Class Calendar for Fall 1997

Course Projects and Assignments

Class Calendar

Supplementary Bibliography

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Vicki L. Gregory, CIS 2031, office phone (813) 974-6846, email: gregory@luna.cas.usf.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Development of library networks at the local, state, regional, and national levels with consideration of organization, administration, services, funding, and legislation. Emphais is placed on the use of the Internet by librarians and in library applications.

Ensor, Pat, ed. The Cybrarian's Manual Chicago: American Library Association, 1997.

Final examination (30%), Internet resources project (30%), library web page assignment (20%), and search engine assignment (20%). Any work not turned in when due, may be penalized for lateness.

COURSE GOALS

1. To explore the kinds of networked services that are available to libraries and to evaluate how these services might be used in particular library settings.

2. To explore the role of the librarian/information specialist in the world of networked information.

3. To gain an understanding of the behavioral and governance issues involved in library networking and resource sharing.

4. To understand the role of national, regional, state, and local library networks in resource sharing and provision of library services.

5. To evaluate Internet-based resources for collection development and reference uses.

6. To evaluate Internet search engines for use in answering reference questions.

7. To create a Web page as a "pathfinder" or resource guide for patrons. .

SEARCH ENGINE ASSIGNMENT: Due October 9th.

LIBRARY WEB PAGES ASSIGNMENT: Due October 30th

1. What types of library-specific information is provided?
2. What types of external links are provided and how are these organized for the user?
3. Are there graphics? Do they substantially contribute to the purpose of the page?
4. Are there multimedia resources or links to multimedia resources? Do they substantially add to the purpose of the page?

INTERNET RESOURCES PROJECT: Due November 20th

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CLASS CALENDAR

1.	Introduction to Course & Highlights of the Historical Developments of Library 
	Cooperation and Networking --   August 28th

	Note: Cyberlib.net on the ALA Editions home page 
	http://www.ala.org/editions/cyberlib.net/library.html
	provides updated sources/addresses to keep your text current.
	
	Homework: Check out at least two of the electronic sources on pp. 5-6 of 
	your text and the web sites of at least two of the organizations on pp. 7-8 


2.	Historical Development and Internet Basics  -- September 4th

	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Section 1, pp. 1-17

	Try to establish a group to work on the Internet Resources Project.  
	Once the group has decided upon a subject area, the resources can be 
	gathered as we progress through the course.  After we have studied library 
	Web pages, you should be ready to begin creating the final product.


3.	The Internet, the Library and its Patrons: Connectivity -- September 11th

	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Section 2, pp. 21-72.

	Video: Internet System Administration and Security

	
4.	Using E-mail and Usenet in the Library -- September 18th

	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Section 3, pp. 75-91.


5.	Cyberspace tools including Search Engines -- September 25th 
	
	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Section 6, pp. 137-189.

	Optional Readings:
	1.  Brake, David.  Lost in Cyberspace, New Scientist, June 28, 1997.
	2.  Search Engine Watch Review and Tutorials
	3.  Liu, Jian. Understanding WWW Search Tools

	Begin working on Search Engine Assignment.  Due in 2 weeks.	

6.	Rights in Cyberspace -- October 2nd

	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Section 4, pp. 95-112.

	Optional Readings:
	1.  ALA Council Resolution on the Use of Filtering Software in Libraries  [Link from this page]
	2.  Librarian's Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids


7.	Library Web Pages and an Introduction to SGML and HTML -- October 9th

	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Sections 7-8, pp. 193-245.

	Optional Readings/Tutorials
	1.  Beginner's Guide to HTML : NCSA  HTML Tutorial
	2.  HTML: An Interactive Tutorial for Beginners
	3.  Tipsward, Tom.  HTML Authoring

	Begin working on Library Web Pages Assignment.  Due in 3 weeks

	SEARCH ENGINE ASSIGNMENT DUE TODAY!


8.	Reference in Cyberspace -- October 16th

	Readings: 
	1.	Ensor, Sections 9, 11, pp. 249-294 & pp. 315-327.

	Optional:
	1.  Internet Public Library
	2.  Janice Walker MLA- Syle Citations of Electronic Sources
	3.  Xia Li and Nancy B. Crane.  APA Style of Citation
	4.  Xia Li and Nancy B. Crane.  MLA Style of Citation
	5.  U.S. Federal Government Agencies
	6.  Government Printing Office Access
	7.  Thomas  (Library of Congress Legislative Information)


9.	Multitype Library Networks -- Oct. 23rd

	Readings:
	1.  TBLC Web Site http;//snoopy.tblc.lib.fl.us
	2.  SOLINET Web Site http://www.solinet.net


10.	Interfaces and Intelligent Agents -- October 30th

	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Sections 5, 10, pp. 115-134 & pp.297-311.

	Optional:
	1.  Barnes and Noble [check out "online community" for use of affinity agent.
	2.  Wisewire Smart Search Engine
	3.  Jango

	
	LIBRARY WEB PAGES ASSIGNMENT DUE TODAY!


11.	Licensing & the Role of Resource Sharing in the Electronic Library -- Nov. 6th

	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Section 13, pp. 343-361


12.	Technical Services in Cyberspace -- November 13th

	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Section 12, pp. 331-340


	Optional:
	1.	OCLC's InterCat
	

13.	The Role of Standards -- November 20th 	

	Readings:
	1.	Ensor, Section 14, pp. 365-382.

	Take Home Examination handed out.  Due in two weeks.

	INTERNET RESOURCES PROJECT DUE TODAY!


14.	Thanksgiving Holiday -- November 27th


15.	Demonstrations and reports on the Internet Resources Project -- December 4th

	Take home examination due at the beginning of the class period.

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SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS

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Alberico, Ralph. "Serving College Students in an Era of Recombinant Information." Wilson Library Bulletin 69 (March 1995): 29-32, 119.

Arick, Martin R. The TCP/IP Companion: A Guide for the Common User. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1993.

Basu, Geetali. "Using Internet for Reference: Myths vs. Realities." Computers in Libraries 15 (Feb. 1995): 38-39.

Bates, Mary Ellen. "The Internet: Threat or Asset?" Information Outlook 1 (Jan. 1997): 20-23.

Billings, Harold. "Supping with the Devil: New Library Alliances in the Information Age." Wilson Library Bulletin 68 (Oct. 1993): 33-37.

Bishoff, Liz. "Does Organizational Networking have a Future in a Competitive Environment?" American Libraries 25 (December 1994): 990-991.

Caluori, Anne. "Finding a Home on the Net." Beyond Computing 5 (July/\Aug 1996): 36-37.

Chepesiuk, Ron. "The Future is Here: America's Libraries Go Digital." American Libraries 27 (January 1997): 47-49.

Cromer, Donna E. And Mary E. Johnson. "The Impact of the Internet on Communications among Reference Librarians." The Reference Librarian nos. 41-42 (1994): 139-157.

Davis, Bill. "Change and Challenge: The Impact of Network Technology on Library Services." Internet Reference Services Quarterly 1, no.2 (1996): 97-109.

Dern, Daniel P. "Look Before Asking: Netiquette for Newbies." Internet World 5 (May 1994): 80-82.

Dixon, Larry E. "Z39.50 and Its Use in Library Systems (Part One)." ALCTS Newsletter 5, no.6 (1994): A-D. Special insert entitled "From Catalog to Gateway, number 3."

Dixon, Larry E. "Z39.50 and Its Use in Library Systems (Part Two)." ALCTS Newsletter 6, no.1 (1995): A-D. Special insert entitled "From Catalog to Gateway, number 4."

Engle, Mary E. et al. Internet Connections: A Librarian's Guide to Dial-Up Access and Use. Chicago: LITA, ALA, 1993.

Engle, Michael O. "Using World Wide Web Software for Reference and Instruction." Internet Reference Services Quarterly 1, no.2 (1996): 7-15.

Farmer, Lesley, S. J. "Networking: Moving Beyond Sneaker Net." Technology Connection 2, (September 1995): 37-39.

Hamilton, Demise. "Hart of the Gutenberg Galaxy." Wired 5 (February 1997): 108-118. [about Michael Hart and Project Gutenberg]

Hanson, William R. "Student Drivers on the Information Superhighway." Wilson Library Bulletin 69 (November 1994): 34-36, 132.

Healey, Paul D. "Untangling the Web: The World Wide Web as a Reference Tool." RQ 34 (Summer 1995): 441-444.

Henry, Charles. "New Technology, More Technology: NREN Metaphors." Wilson Library Bulletin 68 (Nov. 1993): 30-32.

James-Catalano, Cynthia N. "Look to the Librarians." Internet World 7 (Aug. 1996): 28-30.

James-Catalano, Cynthia N. "Ode to Librarians: School Librarians Help Students in Myriad Ways throughout their Careers." Internet World 8 (March 1997): 28-30.

John, Nancy R. and Edward J. Valauskas. The Internet Troubleshooter: Help for the Logged-On and Lost. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Ass., 1997.

Juergens, Bonnie and Tim Prather. "The Resource Sharing Component of Access." Journal of Library Administration 20, no.1 (1994): 77-93.

Khalil, Mounir A. "Using the Internet for Document Delivery." Internet Reference Services Quarterly 1, no.2 (1996): 37-47.

Klassen, Tim W. "USENET as a Reference Tool." Reference Services Review 23 (Summer 1995): 13-16, 39.

Ladner, Sharyn J. and Hope N. Tillman. The Internet and Special Librarians: Use, Training and the Future. Washington, D.C.: Special Libraries Association, 1993.

Lawley, Elizabeth Lane and Craig Summershill. Internet Primer for Information Professionals. Westport, Conn.: Mecklermedia, 1993.

Lowry, Anita, Paul Soderdahl, and Barbara I. Dewey. "Staffing a Web-based Information System." C&RL News 57 (Nov. 1996): 640-643, 650

Lynch, Mary Jo. "Electronic Services: Who's Doing What?" C&RL News 57 (Nov. 1996): 661-663.

Marcum, Deanna B. "Digital Libraries: For Whom? For What?" Journal of Academic Librarianship 23 (March 1997): 81-84.

Marchionini, Gary. Information Seeking in Electronic Environments. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1995.

Marshall, Lee. "The World According to [Umberto] Eco." Wired 5 (March 1997): 145-149, 194-195. http://www.wired.com/5.03/eco/

Mason, Lisa. "The Elephant and the Net Cruiser: Regulating Communication on the Net." Information Technology and Libraries 14 (December 1995): 236-239.

McCombs, Gillian M. "The Internet and Technical Services: A Point Break Approach." Library Resources & Technical Services 38 (April 1994): 169-177.

McCoy, Patricia Sayre. "Technical Services and the Internet." Wilson Library Bulletin 69 (March 1995): 37-40.

McGowan, Jessie L. "Creating an Institutional Web Presence." Information Outlook 1 (Nov. 1997): 18-21.

Mellendorf, Scott A. "Automating Access to Internet Resources at the Reference Desk." Online 18 (Sept/Oct. 1994): 69-73.

Mitchell, Steve and Margaret Mooney. "INFOMINE -- A Model Web-Based Academic Virtual Library." Information Technology and Libraries 15 (March 1996): 20-25.

Mondowney, JoAnn G. "Licensed to Learn: Drivers' Training for the Internet." School Library Journal 42 (Jan. 1996): 32-34.

Nickerson, Gord. "Networked Resources: Effective Use of Usenet." Computers in Libraries 12 (May 1992): 38-40.

Notess, Greg R. "Comparing Commercial WWW Browsers." Online 19 (May/June 1995): 43-49.

Rampey, Leslie Campbell. "Use it! Usenet as a Reference Tool." College & Research Libraries News 57 (May 1996): 294-296.

Ratzan, Lee. "The Internet Cafe: More or Less Technology." Wilson Library Bulletin 68 (Nov. 1993): 63-65, 115.

Reich, Vicky, Connie Brooks, Willy Cromwell, and Scott Wicks. "Electronic Discussion Lists and Journals: A Guide for Technical Services Staff." Library Resources & Technical Services 39 (July 1995): 303-319.

Schilling, Katherine and Charles B. Wessel. "Reference Librarians' Perspectives and Use of Internet Resources: Results of a Survey of Academic Health Sciences Libraries." Bulletin of the Medical Library Association 83 (Oct. 1995): 509-512.

Schneiderman, R. Anders. "A Non-Librarian Explains ‘Why Librarians Should Rule the Net." Information Outlook 1 (April 1997): 34-35.

Schnell, Eric H. "The Anatomy of a World Wide Web Library Service: The BONES Demonstration Project." Bulletin of the Medical Library Association 83 (Oct. 1995): 440-445.

Schuler, Doug. "Public Space in Cyberspace: Community Networks are as Important to Society as Public Libraries." Internet World 6 (Dec. 1995): 88-95.

Shaughessy, Thomas W. "Resource Sharing and the End of Innocence." Journal of Library Administration 20, no.1 (1994); 3-17.

Shenk, David. "More is Less." Wired 5 (February 1997): 123-124.

Sutton, Brett and Charles H. Davis, eds. Networks, Open Access, and Virtual Libraries: Implications for the Research Library. Urbana-Champaign: Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992.

Swann, Julie and Carla Rosenquist-Buhler. "Developing an Internet Research Gopher: Innovation and Staff Development." Journal of Academic Librarianship 21 (Sept. 1995): 371-375.

Tillotson, Joy, Joan Cherry, and Marshall Clinton. "Internet Use through the University of Toronto Library: Demographics, Destinations, and Users' Reactions." Information Technology and Libraries 14 (Sept. 1995): 190-198.

Van Orden, Phyllis J. and Adeline W. Wilkes. "School Library Media Centers and Networks." Library Resources & Technical Services 37 (January 1993): 7-17.

Watkins, Steven G. "Finding Your Way on the Internet: The InfoSlug System at the University of California, Santa Cruz." Journal of Academic Librarianship 20 (March 1994): 25-28.

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Woodward, Jeannette A. "Auto Aces or Accident Victims: Librarians on the Info Superhighway." American Libraries 26 (November 1995): 1016-1018.

Woodsworth, Anne. "Governance of Library Networks: Structures and Issues." Advances in Librarianship 15 (1991): 155-174.

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