COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 

Readings

 
Weekly reading assignments are indicated on the course calendar, and included in the Introduction to Library and Information Studies readiing list.

Quizzes

There will be at least two required exams during the semester, a Mid-term exam and a Final exam. The exams will be based on the text readings and class lectures, and will be cumulative. The tentative dates of the exams are indicated on the course calendar.

Homework Assignments

Several assignments will be made throughout the course to help your understanding of library services and issues.

Class Project

Date Due: November 11, 2000

Requirements for the class project.

Grading

Grades will be based on your cumulative scores, but the totals will be curved before being converted into traditional letter grades. Points willb e awarded as follows:

Two exams @ 50 points each
100
Four assignment @ 25 points each
100
Class Project
50
Attendance and participationt
50
Total possible points
300

Attendance

It is important to your success in this class that you arrive on time, attend every class, and take part in class discussion. Unavoidable absences should be cleared with the instructor in advance. No more than two absences are allowed for the semester. More than this will affect your grade.

You will be responsible for the information covered in all class sessions, whether or not you are in attendance. Students are expected to turn in assignments when they are due, and all written examinations when scheduled (unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.) Late assignments and make-up exams not scheduled in advance will be lowered one letter grade.

If you are a student with a disability, you may wish to identify yourself by providing documentation to the University of Texas at Austin's Dean of Students.

Services for Students with Disabilities, Office of the Dean of Students 100-B West Dean Keeton St, SSB 4.104 Austin, TX 78712 (512) 471-6259 http://www.utexas.edu/depts/dos/ssd/geninfo.html

Appropriate accommodations may then be provided for your.