Course Schedule of Information Literacy(2020 Spring)

Course Information

Course Information

Credit: 2

Course Website: http://lib.njtech.edu.cn/english/list.php?fid=25

Course Goal:  The course prepares students to

• Make effective use of all Library facilities and services

• Pinpoint their information need: what / how much/ what type of information

• Explore a range of different academic information sources

• Identify information sources from a list of references

• Construct keyword searches to find relevant information

• Evaluate the quality of information

• Use the information effectively for an appropriate purpose

• Integrate new information with their own ideas and organise all information

• Structure their thoughts and writing

  • Use information ethically and legally

Instructor Information

• Dr. Yan Yu, Science Libarian

Office Location: Library of Dingjiaqiao Campus of Nanjing Tech University

Email: 1487526221@qq.com 

• Dr. Zhu, College of Economics and Management Nanjing Tech University 

• Dr. Chang Liu, College of Chemistry Nanjing Tech University 

• Dr. Jie Sun, College of Food Science & Light Industry Nanjing Tech University

Teaching Method

Primary emphasis is on wide reading, group discussion, and critical analysis. Oral and written

assignments are designed to promote these activities. The assignment due dates are on the course schedule. Assignment instructions are in a separate handout. Attendance and constructive participation are required.

Because it provides a sensitizing framework for understanding the concerns of the profession, this should be the kind of course that students find more useful five years hence, rather than on their first day as a new librarian or information specialist.

Requirements

Readings

The text is available in the UH Bookstore. Assigned reading from the text is on the syllabus, and required discussion questions are in the Weekly Preparations handout.

Packets of required readings are available and instructions for obtaining them will be given in class. These readings and other assigned materials are in the Hamilton Library collection. The course bibliography lists many supplemental readings, and students are encouraged to read beyond the minimum requirements.

Assignments and Grading

Five short, analytical reaction papers (6 pages) 50

One oral group report 30

Participation in class discussions & exercises 20

Due Dates

No late work will be accepted, unless students have obtained proper documentation. Late submission of chapter summaries and related Q&A discussions may have a negative effect on student’s grades. If you miss class, you are responsible for obtaining notes from classmates and handouts from the instructor.

Course Schedule & Assignments