The course introduces the general principles of Bibliography and Library Science, analyzes the origins, functions and organization of the contemporary library and deepens the theoretical, methodological, technological, technical-application aspects related to programming, management and use of libraries, with particular regard to digital information and documentation as a didactic and pedagogical resource.
The student will have acquired, in terms of knowledge and understanding, the main elements of the discipline of bibliography and librarianship in the scientific and professional field and, in terms of application, the main techniques of production of tools for bibliographic research, both analogical and digital, as well as the techniques of description and retrieval of documentary information and the procedures for measuring and evaluating the operation of cataloging services, bibliographic information and bibliographic databases.
In terms of autonomy of judgement, the student will have the ability to collect and manage the bibliographic tools in relation to the activities of analysis and interpretation of documents and organization of bibliographic sources.
In terms of communication and learning skills, the student will have obtained the skills and competences necessary to orient himself with confidence in the articulation of library economics, in the models and procedures of library services and to transmit the knowledge acquired both through traditional tools, such as inventories and catalogues drawn up in paper form, and through the dynamics related to new information technologies.
The student will have acquired, in terms of knowledge and understanding, the main elements of the discipline of bibliography and librarianship in the scientific and professional field and, in terms of application, the main techniques of production of tools for bibliographic research, both analogical and digital, as well as the techniques of description and retrieval of documentary information and the procedures for measuring and evaluating the operation of cataloging services, bibliographic information and bibliographic databases.
In terms of autonomy of judgement, the student will have the ability to collect and manage the bibliographic tools in relation to the activities of analysis and interpretation of documents and organization of bibliographic sources.
In terms of communication and learning skills, the student will have obtained the skills and competences necessary to orient himself with confidence in the articulation of library economics, in the models and procedures of library services and to transmit the knowledge acquired both through traditional tools, such as inventories and catalogues drawn up in paper form, and through the dynamics related to new information technologies.
Programme
The program is divided into 5 modules:- Module 1: Reading.
History and functions of literacy: writing technology, reading skills, and reading behaviors
Bibliographic disciplines: bibliography, library science, bibliology, codicology, documentation, and archival science
- Module 2: Libraries
History and evolution of libraries up to their contemporary form
Functional and administrative structure of Italian libraries
- Module 3: Public Services
Library spaces
User services and bibliographic guidance (reference)
Reading education and promotion (with optional project work)
- Module 4: the catalog
History and functions of the catalog: principles of development, description, formal authority control and semantic control (subject heading and classification), and call numbering.
Bibliographic citation: styles and functions (with exercises)
- Module 5: Bibliographic Services
The lifecycle of physical and digital resources in the library: acquisition, shelving, cataloging, use, review, and weeding
Prerequisiti
Ever been inside a libraryCore Documentation
1- Montecchi, G. & Venuda, F. (2022). Nuovo manuale di biblioteconomia. Editrice Bibliografica2- Lankes, D. (2022). Guida alla biblioteconomia moderna. Editrice Bibliografica
3- 1 a scelta tra:
- Pennac, D. (qualsiasi edizione). Come un romanzo.
- Crepaldi, D. (2020). Neuropsicologia della lettura. Carocci.
- Chambers, A. (2015). Il lettore infinito. Educare alla lettura tra ragioni ed emozioni. Equilibri.
- Eleuteri, B. (2023). Educare e motivare alla lettura nella biblioteca scolastica. Uno strumento per docenti e bibliotecari. Editrice Bibliografica.
- material provided by the professor
Reference Bibliography
1- Montecchi, G. & Venuda, F. (2022). Nuovo manuale di biblioteconomia. Editrice Bibliografica 2- Lankes, D. (2022). Guida alla biblioteconomia moderna. Editrice Bibliografica 3- 1 a scelta tra: - Pennac, D. (qualsiasi edizione). Come un romanzo. - Crepaldi, D. (2020). Neuropsicologia della lettura. Carocci. - Chambers, A. (2015). Il lettore infinito. Educare alla lettura tra ragioni ed emozioni. Equilibri. - Eleuteri, B. (2023). Educare e motivare alla lettura nella biblioteca scolastica. Uno strumento per docenti e bibliotecari. Editrice Bibliografica. - material provided by the professorAttendance
Attending is non mandatory but highly suggestedType of evaluation
The exam consists of a remote written test (open and closed questions) covering the topics in the textbook and the book of your choice. In addition, for the bibliography section, there will be a practical exercise to be submitted on the platform (in the manner communicated through the Moodle channel) by the day of the chosen exam session. There is also an optional exemption, consisting of a group project to be presented during the lessons (in the manner communicated by the teacher via the Moodle channel), which exempts students from the book of their choice. Exam (written): - 30 multiple-choice questions on topics from the textbook 1 point for each correct answer -0.5 points for each incorrect answer 0 points for each answer left blank - 1 open-ended question on a book of your choice (from the list), worth 1 to 5 points. If project work is completed, the grade will be calculated on a 5-point scale and added to the score from the multiple-choice questions. Bibliographic assignment: To be submitted on the Moodle platform according to the instructions provided in the dedicated section. A score ranging from 0 to 0.8 will be added to the final exam score. Project work (optional): The project must be submitted by the deadlines and in the manner specified on the dedicated Moodle platform, and in any case by the end of the course (first semester). The score is out of 30 and remains valid for up to 2 years from the date of completion. Completing this project exempts the student from the optional question on the exam.