Information Resources & Services, IRLS 524 [Prerequisite: IRLS 504 or consent of the instructor.]
Instructor: Lynn Bevill
An introductory course to survey the changing nature of information sources and services including materials and human factors that influence the delivery of services.
1. To understand the changing nature of Information Sources & Services.
2. To explore and understand the human factors in Information Sources & Serives
No required course materials at this time.
Attendance is required for class days as well as participation in any follow up activities.
Participation in all activities and discussions is required.
Outside readings as assigned.
Outside written assignments as assigned.
Academic Code of Integrity
Students are expected to abide by The University of Arizona Code of Academic Integrity. 'The guiding principle of academic integrity is that a student's submitted work must be the student's own.' If you have any questions regarding what is acceptable practice under this Code, please ask an Instructor.
Accommodating Disabilities
The University has a Disability Resource Center. If you anticipate the need for reasonable accommodations to meet the requirements of this course, you must register with the Disability Resource Center and request that the DRC send me, the Instructor, official notification of your accommodation needs as soon as possible. Please plan to meet with me by appointment or during office hours to discuss accommodations and how my course requirements and activities may impact your ability to fully participate.Assignment Policies
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- All written assignments may be turned in either in class, through the mail or (preferred) by email.
- Assignment due dates: All assignments must be completed before the end of the second summer session. It is suggested that they be completed as soon as possible. Exact dates will be discussed in class.
- Writing style: No particular writng style is required. However if one style is chosen please be consistent.
- Late Policy: Assignments turned in late will be graded down. Specifics will be discussed in class.
Incompletes
The current Catalog readsThe grade of I may be awarded only at the end of a term, when all but a minor portion of the course work has been satisfactorily completed. The grade of I is not to be awarded in place of a failing grade or when the student is expected to repeat the course; in such a case, a grade other than I must be assigned. Students should make arrangements with the instructor to receive an incomplete grade before the end of the term ...
If the incomplete is not removed by the instructor within one year the I grade will revert to a failing grade.
Grades will be based on the assignment of 100 points
A - 90 or more points
B - 80 or more points
C - 70 or more points
D - 60 or more points
F - 59 or fewer points
The points will be assigned in the following way
Participation 20 points
Five (5) daily reaction papers 25 points
Paper based on readings in Collection Development 15 points
Paper based on Human Factors in Information Process 10 points
Paper based on more in-depth study of an area of
study arranged with the instructor 30 points
