SLIS 5620

Information and Access Services in the Humanities

Graduate Catalog Course Description

Course Objectives

Course Textbook

Course Requirements and Grading System

General Information

 

Graduate Catalog Course Description

Information resources, methods, needs and services in the humanities. Comparative study of
individual fields. Communication patterns and bibliographic organization. Role of professional organizations and government. Representative problems and practice.

 

Course Objectives

  1. To introduce a specific set of disciplines which we call the Humanities.
  2. To guide the student through the process of how to learn about the literature of the Humanities.
  3. To introduce the types of information services provided to a variety of clients in the Humanities.
  4. To introduce major information resources in the Humanities including new technology.
  5. To develop the ability to evaluate and use information resources in the Humanities.

 

Course Textbook

Blazek, Ron and Elizabeth Aversa. The Humanities: A Selective Guide to Information Sources, 4th ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1994.

 

Course Requirements and Grading System

Readings 15
Exercises 20
Final Exam 25
Project 30
Class Participation 10
100%

General Information

The course will be a combination of lectures, guest speakers, field trips, student reports, discussions, and lab sessions.

Office hours:

To be announced.

Phone numbers:

Voice: (940) 565-3562 (Denton)
FAX: (940) 565-3101 (Denton)


Internet:

Ana@lis.admin.unt.edu

ADA Information:

Any student with a disability that will require accommodation under the terms of federal regulations must present a written accommodation request to the instructor on or before the first day of class. Copies of the School's ADA Compliance Policy is available through the School Office. It is also recommended that the student register with the Office of Disability Accommodation of the University of North Texas.