ILS 593

READER'S ADVISORY SERVICES

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An overview of the methods and resources for implementing programs geared to patrons seeking help in selection materials relevant to their reading interests.

Prerequisites: IlS 501, 503, 504.  Scheduled irregularly. 3 credits.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Further develop a philosophy of service, building on core classes, that focuses on the cultural role of libraries and information centers.
• Synthesize the ethical professional responsibilities of  intellectual freedom and universal access to information.
• Identify and analyze the information needs and opportunities of individual and organizations.
• Implement and evaluate systems, technologies services and products that connect readers with materials.
• Investigate current research relating to the role of reading in an information society.
• Practice the management, communication and organizational skills to facilitate readers advisory.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

I.          Introduction: Reading, Libraries and Culture
II.         History of Readers Advisory
III.        Readers Advisory Theory
             a.     Research
             b.     Implementation: Booktalks and Beyond
IV.         Readers Advisory Tools
             a.     Communication:  Online and In Person
             b.     21st Century Readers Advisory
V.          Readers Advisory Resources
             a.     Evolution of resources
             b.     Commercial databases and offerings
             c.     Participatory, web-based resources (Web 2.0)
VI.         Genres
VII.        Book Discussions: How-To
VIII.       Managing Differentiation in Diverse Populations
             a.     Reading levels
             b.     Interests
IX.         Readers Advisory and Lifelong Learning
X.          Current Issues in Readers Advisory
 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Specific course requirements and assignments are described in the course syllabus. Course assignments allow students to demonstrate achievement of stated student learning outcomes for this course.

SUGGESTED TEXTS / TEXTS USED IN THE PAST

Research Based Readers Advisory by Jessica Moyer
ALA Editions (January 30, 2009)
ISBN-10: 0838909590
ISBN-13: 978-0838909591

Readers Advisory Service in the Public Library by Joyce Saricks
American Library Association; 3 edition (May 1, 2005)
ISBN-10: 0838908977
ISBN-13: 978-0838908976 

 

Approved by the ILS Department Curriculum Committee and Faculty, Spring 2009.