PDA IN APPLICATIONS OF ICT IN LIBRARIES Levels 7 & 8

Email queries/problems during the week TUTORS Andrew Eynon Ian Rennie Siona Murray Email queries/problems during the week

https://moodle.gllm.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=903 WEB SITES http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Diploma_ICTL http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Advanced_Diploma_ICTL https://moodle.gllm.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=903

Level 7 Mandatory Units Locating Information on Behalf of Clients Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of ICT

Choose one of the following Level 7 Optional Units Choose one of the following Supporting Reader Development Digital Culture – Online Communication

Locating Information on Behalf of Clients Defining the precise nature of the enquiry with the client Creating a search strategy Evaluating the results

Locating Information on Behalf of Clients Assessment Four short searches One extended search All recorded in logbooks

Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development Use an automated library management system Use and evaluate online selection tools Use ICT in continuing library practice and professional development

Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development Assessment One Practical exercise on the use of automated Library Management Systems One case study on online selection tools One report on the use of ICT in continuing library practice and professional development, to join in professional discussions and to improve your own professional practice

Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of ICT Show clients safe practice in using ICT for communication Describe ways in which ICT can support clients with special needs Describe legislation relating to the use of ICT for the management of information Describe Freedom of Information legislation

Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of ICT Assessment One logbook record on email etc, chat, secure servers and scanning An account of how ICT can be used to support a client with special needs or language requirements Twenty questions on storage, manipulation and access of information

Supporting Reader Development Demonstrate an understanding of reader development. Explore online resources which promote reading to adult clients. Explore online resources which promote reading to younger clients. Explore online resources which promote reading to clients with special needs or with specific language requirements

Supporting Reader Development Assessment One case study on online resources promoting reading An essay on Reader Development An essay on Reader Development for clients with special needs or with specific language requirements

Digital Culture – Online Communication This unit focuses on using Social Media applications for communication purposes Gives an overview of Digital Literacies and using information effectively Examines communication using social networking, collaboration, online publishing tools and virtual worlds

Digital Culture – Online Communication Assessment Candidate responses to topics proposed by tutors in an online forum A series of short group practical exercises

Level 8 Mandatory Units Digital Culture – Online Collaboration Reflective Practice

Level 8 Optional Units Carrying Out the Net Navigator Role OR Carrying Out the Educator Role

Carrying Out the Net Navigator Role Define the detail of a complex enquiry Describe search logic, search engines and search strategies Create a complex search strategy Evaluate websites Review effectiveness of search strategy Use ICT to set up current awareness and alerting services

Carrying Out the Net Navigator Role Assessment Forty questions Two complex information searches

Carrying Out the Educator Role Establish ICT training needs for individuals and groups Select delivery approach Design learning materials and programmes Utilise appropriate skills to support individuals and groups Evaluate and revise learning materials and programmes

Carrying Out the Educator Role Assessment Logbook on ICT training for groups and individuals An account of the selection of an appropriate delivery approach

Digital Culture – Online Collaboration Examines the creation, sociology and operation of Virtual Communities Explore how individuals can collaborate for a common purpose using Social Networking and online publishing tools

Digital Culture – Online Collaboration Assessment Evidence of candidates’ participation in online forum discussions initiated by themselves Group collaborative project

Reflective Practice Review the programme to identify key areas of learning Demonstrate the incorporation of key areas into ongoing professional practice Formulate an approach to continuing professional development in key areas

Reflective Practice Assessment Extended essay - a reflective report on the impact of ICT on candidates own professional practice 3000-5000 words

WHAT TO DO BEFORE EACH SESSION Read the relevant unit on the wikibooks pages and/or Moodle Maintain a reflective account of around 500 words for each of the Units. We will ask you to submit the account for Unit 1 before session 3 For each piece of work add your name and the Unit number to the footer

CONTACT DETAILS Ian Rennie Andrew Eynon i.rennie@gllm.ac.uk 01492 542349 Andrew Eynon a.eynon@gllm.ac.uk 01492 542342 Siona Murray siona.murray@gllm.ac.uk 01492 542342

Assessment & Appeals Each assessment will be marked soon after submission Grades are not final but must be confirmed by Course boards which are held periodically You will be allowed two attempts at each assignment. If the second attempt is unsuccessful then your marks will be considered at the next exam board. The exam board will decide if you are allowed a further attempt and if you will need to do a different assessment Any late assignment must be covered by an extenuating circumstances form Students may appeal against an award decision (see Appeals procedure document & course handbook)

MOODLE DOCUMENTS Appeals Procedure Course Handbook Course Overview Extenuating Circumstances form Referencing Reflective writing Submitting Assignments via Moodle How to access the course on the web Equality & Diversity policy Disability Statement Enquiry Techniques Introduction presentation notes Course outline Web addresses Learning Outcomes for each unit How to access Moodle