ISTC 615 Media Selection and Evaluation

Media Selection and Evaluation

ISTC 615
http://www.bcpl.net/~dcurtis/selection
School Library Media Cohort

Student Information Form
Class Directory Della Curtis, Instructor
Phone: 410-887-4035 (work) Dr. Fran Luther, Instructor
Phone: 410 704-2576

Description

Course Description

This course is intended to prepare persons to effectively work with resources in schools, information centers, public libraries, and areas with an organized collection of materials. This course includes the following:

evaluation of the principles of selection;

assessment of curricular needs in terms of all formats of media;

specification of acquisition procedures and sources for obtaining media;

selection, evaluation, and utilization of all formats of media;

examination of major issues related to selection and evaluation.

Objectives

Requirements

Textbook

Assignments

Grading

Schedule

Attendance

Websites

BCPS Library Office

onLINE

Course Objectives

Following completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. evaluate, develop, and defend an objective set of written standards for the evaluation of print and
nonprint materials;

2. describe and evaluate an appropriate range of selection aids and review sources according to objective criteria;

3. develop strategies for the integration of school library media center (SLMC) resources and curricular resources within a local education agency (LEA);

4. identify administrative and collaborative strategies for the implementation of print, nonprint, electronic media, and human resources to serve diverse populations and special needs clients;

5. identify, describe, and utilize current technology in the acquisition of resource material;

6. explain the functions and limitations of various media and review sources;

7. describe critical issues which affect collection development and services including:

multicultural materials

gender stereotyping

special needs clients

censorship including Internet filtering

copyright laws

8. explain the relationship between copyright law, selection, evaluation, and access to information;

9. critically analyze and evaluate library collections according to currently accepted local, regional, and national standards;

10. use and evaluate computerized databases and acquisition tools to develop collections;

11. evaluate instructional design elements in instructional software in terms of its fulfillment of a given set of educational criteria;

12. identify, access, and evaluate worldwide telecommunications networks and develop a virtual library appropriate for selective clients.

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**Course Objectives**

Following completion of the course, the student will be able to:
	1.	evaluate, develop, and defend an objective set of written standards for the evaluation of print and nonprint materials;
	2.	describe and evaluate an appropriate range of selection aids and review sources according to objective criteria;
	3.	develop strategies for the integration of school library media center (SLMC) resources and curricular resources within a local education agency (LEA);
	4.	identify administrative and collaborative strategies for the implementation of print, nonprint, electronic media, and human resources to serve diverse populations and special needs clients;
	5.	identify, describe, and utilize current technology in the acquisition of resource material;
	6.	explain the functions and limitations of various media and review sources;

Course Requirements
Each student must:

1. Have a mentor to facilitate decision-making in this content area;

2. Develop a portfolio of selection documents and resources;

3. Have electronic and manual access to an academic or special library;

4. Evaluate print, nonprint, and electronic resources appropriate for library collections;

5. Develop an instructional activity which integrates library skills with various media formats;

6. Develop and present research findings on one major issue in selection;

7. Present oral presenations on selected topics during class;

8. Read and annotate current journal articles related to media selection;

9. Read required text and other selections;

10. Work cooperatively within a team.

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**Course Requirements**
Each student must:
	1.	Have a mentor to facilitate decision-making in this content area;
	2.	Develop a portfolio of selection documents and resources;
	3.	Have electronic and manual access to an academic or special library;
	4.	Evaluate print, nonprint, and electronic resources appropriate for library collections;
	5.	Develop an instructional activity which integrates library skills with various media formats;
	6.	Develop and present research findings on one major issue in selection;
	7.	Present oral presenations on selected topics during class;
	8.	Read and annotate current journal articles related to media selection;
	9.	Read required text and other selections;
	10.	Work cooperatively within a team.

Assessment and Evaluation

Projects

Collection Development Policy Portfolio 60 points Rubric

Annotated Bibliography 50 points Rubric

Selection Tools Portfolio 60 points Rubric

Roundtable Discussion 40 points Rubric 1
Rubric 2

Literature Reviews (2) 40 points Rubric

Assessments

Checkpoint/Reflection 50 points

Final Exam 50 points

Class Participation 20 points Rubric

Total Possible
370 points

Final Grades

The final grade will be determined by six projects, two written exams, and participation in class discussion. Assignment due dates will be indicated by the instructor(s).

Grading Distribution

A
93% or above 344- 370 points

B
86% to 92% 318 - 343 points

C
81% to 85% 300 - 317 points

An incomplete grade ("I") is given when a student is unable to complete the requirements of the course. An incomplete can be granted only for verified health reasons or for documented circumstances beyond the control of the student.

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**Assessment and Evaluation**
Projects
Collection Development Policy Portfolio	60 points	Rubric
Annotated Bibliography	50 points	Rubric
Selection Tools Portfolio	60 points	Rubric
Roundtable Discussion	40 points	Rubric 1 Rubric 2
Literature Reviews (2)	40 points	Rubric
Assessments
Checkpoint/Reflection	50 points
Final Exam	50 points

Class Participation	20 points	Rubric

Total Possible	370 points

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes and be prepared to begin class sessions at 4:20 p.m. Ten points will be deducted from Class Participation Points for each unexcused missed class. Absences cue to personal illness, bereavement, and religious holiday are excused absences.

Required Textbooks

Van Orden, Phyllis. The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices, and Information
........Resources, 3h ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, c2001.

American Association of School Librarians. Information Power: Building Partnerships for .......Learning. AASL, AECT, c1998.

Resources: Libraries and People

1. Website for this course: http://www.bcp.net/~dcurtis/selection
The instructor will be updating this website throughout the course session. Students who wish to earn Class Participation Points are encouraged to contribute web links in order to develop a learning resource for all to use.

2. Towson University Contacts
Dr. David Wizer, Program Director
Dr. Cellestine Cheeks, Coordinator
Available to answer questions regarding the school library media cohort, courses of study, and
program information

3. Cook Library at Towson University
Hours of Operation
Cook library has many of the selection tools we will be discussing in class. Students will visit the library as a group in order to see the location of these resources. Also, there are many online databases, journals, and other references that will be helpful to your studies.

4. Professional Research Library at Educational Support Services
Baltimore County Public Schools
Carolyn Mollenkopf, Librarian
Resources and research services are available for all BCPS employees. Carolyn will assist you with research questions and information gathering.
The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only.

5. Office of Library Information Services
Resource Library (located adjacent to Della Curtis' office)
Journals and books related to library media programming are available for loan. Resources are accessible during regular office hours. Telephone 410 -887-4035

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	Media Selection and Evaluation ISTC 615 http://www.bcpl.net/~dcurtis/selection School Library Media Cohort
Student Information Form Class Directory	Della Curtis, Instructor Phone: 410-887-4035 (work)	Dr. Fran Luther, Instructor Phone: 410 704-2576

	Van Orden, Phyllis. The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices, and Information ........Resources, 3h ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, c2001.

	American Association of School Librarians. Information Power: Building Partnerships for .......Learning. AASL, AECT, c1998.

	1.	Website for this course: http://www.bcp.net/~dcurtis/selection The instructor will be updating this website throughout the course session. Students who wish to earn Class Participation Points are encouraged to contribute web links in order to develop a learning resource for all to use.
	2.	Towson University Contacts Dr. David Wizer, Program Director Dr. Cellestine Cheeks, Coordinator Available to answer questions regarding the school library media cohort, courses of study, and program information
	3.	Cook Library at Towson University Hours of Operation Cook library has many of the selection tools we will be discussing in class. Students will visit the library as a group in order to see the location of these resources. Also, there are many online databases, journals, and other references that will be helpful to your studies.
	4.	Professional Research Library at Educational Support Services Baltimore County Public Schools Carolyn Mollenkopf, Librarian Resources and research services are available for all BCPS employees. Carolyn will assist you with research questions and information gathering. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only.
	5.	Office of Library Information Services Resource Library (located adjacent to Della Curtis' office) Journals and books related to library media programming are available for loan. Resources are accessible during regular office hours. Telephone 410 -887-4035