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Mohawk College Continuing Education Catalogue Winter 2013

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Distance <strong>Education</strong>/Online Learning<br />

Descriptive And Access Cataloguing II<br />

LIBRLT305<br />

Examine form and choice of entry, cataloguing<br />

applications of the World Wide Web, and<br />

sources of cataloguing copy in an automated<br />

environment. Learn to critically appraise public<br />

access catalogues. Prerequisite: Descriptive<br />

and Access Cataloguing I (LIBRLT302). Last<br />

time offered. Replaced by LIBR10043. 36 hours<br />

11215 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

Library Classification LIBR10039<br />

Study the principles of classification. Learn<br />

to use the Dewey Decimal Classification<br />

scheme and Library of Congress Classification<br />

scheme. Explore issues related to the process<br />

of classifying library materials. Equivalent<br />

to LIBRLT320. Prerequisites: LIBRLT305 or<br />

LIBR10043. 39 hours<br />

11630 OL Jan11 $335.22<br />

Indexing and Subject Analysis<br />

LIBR10038<br />

Study the principles of indexing including<br />

abstracts, indexing types and rules, and<br />

subject analysis. Equivalent to LIBRLT325.<br />

Prerequisites: LIBRLT320 or LIBR10039. 36<br />

hours<br />

11634 OL Jan11 $314.28<br />

Database Design For Information<br />

Workers INFOLT340<br />

Examine the role of relational databases in<br />

library and information work. Learn to create<br />

a database, enter and edit records, search<br />

for information and create simple reports. MS<br />

Access 2010 required. Prerequisite: INFO10053<br />

or INFO10113 or INFO10156 or COMP10136.<br />

21 hours<br />

11416 OL Jan11 $199.58<br />

Serials LIBRLT351<br />

Explore the technical service aspects of serials<br />

with emphasis on ordering, tracking and<br />

cataloguing. Evaluate the impact of technology<br />

on serial collections. Prerequisite: LIBRLT302.<br />

18 hours<br />

11261 OL Jan11 $178.64<br />

Acquisitions LIBRLT350<br />

Focus on the acquisition of monographs.<br />

Develop skills in searching, ordering, receiving,<br />

accounting, collection development, the book<br />

trade and automating acquisitions functions.<br />

Prerequisite: LIBRLT302 or LIBR10042. 36<br />

hours<br />

11243 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

Circulation and Inter-Library Loan<br />

LIBR10037<br />

Explore circulation basics for libraries and<br />

information services. Topics include inventory<br />

control and inter-library loan and document<br />

supply. Equivalent to LIBRLT215. Prerequisite:<br />

LIBRLT110. 36 hours<br />

11628 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

Human Relations & Supervision<br />

HRESLT150<br />

Learn to apply the basic principles of effective<br />

supervision including planning, recruitment,<br />

selection, training, motivation, delegation and<br />

time management in a library environment. 36<br />

hours<br />

11551 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

48 How to read course<br />

details:<br />

Library Financial Management &<br />

Budgeting MGMT10041<br />

Discuss financial management concepts<br />

relating to libraries, with a focus on budgets,<br />

financial statements, library funding and<br />

strategic planning. Learn to use basic financial<br />

information to set goals and objectives.<br />

MS Excel software required. Prerequisites:<br />

LIBRLT110 and INFO10053 or INFO10113 or<br />

INFO10156 or COMP10136. 18 hours<br />

11244 OL Jan11 $178.64<br />

Genre Fiction And Readers' Advisory<br />

Service COMMLT225<br />

Explore readers' advisory service and the<br />

components of readers' advisory work from<br />

patron interview to service promotion. You will<br />

examine the principal genres of fiction, and<br />

determine their specific characteristics and<br />

appeal for readers. 36 hours<br />

12398 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

Multimedia LIBRLT335<br />

Focus on materials in formats such as<br />

video, DVD, films, compact discs, records,<br />

software, talking books, pictures and<br />

maps. Explore the acquisition, processing,<br />

cataloguing, storage, and circulation of these<br />

materials. Discuss issues such as copyright<br />

and public performance, equipment needs<br />

and maintenance, as well as other trends.<br />

Prerequisite: LIBRLT305. 36 hours<br />

12413 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

Government Information LIBR10002<br />

Prepare for a vital role in linking citizens with<br />

government information. Focus on locating and<br />

using consumer guides, statistics, technical<br />

reports, handbooks, and maps now issued free<br />

on the Web, as well as government documents<br />

in print formats. Prerequisite: LIBRLT110. 36<br />

hours<br />

12770 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

School Libraries LIBRLT375<br />

Focus on the unique features and issues of<br />

elementary and secondary school libraries.<br />

Examine collection development and<br />

management, programming and reference<br />

services, funding and budgeting, volunteer<br />

management and the impact of online<br />

resources in a school library setting. Option<br />

course. Prerequisite: None. 39 hours<br />

11557 OL Jan11 $325.22<br />

Health Libraries & Resources LIBR10004<br />

Learn about key health information resources in<br />

all formats and identify the features and issues<br />

of different types of health libraries. Develop<br />

skills in searching the major indexes, electronic<br />

databases and the World Wide Web to find<br />

quality information to meet the reference needs<br />

of your varied clients. Prerequisite: LIBRLT425.<br />

36 hours<br />

12399 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

Youth Services & Issues LIBR10034<br />

Explore the role of public library staff in youth<br />

advocacy and community partnerships serving<br />

youth. Investigate the basics of collection<br />

development, programming, space design and<br />

readers' advisory services. 36 hours<br />

12400 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

Law Libraries And Legal Research<br />

LIBRLT405<br />

Explore the Canadian and Ontario legal<br />

systems, with emphasis on legal materials,<br />

legal research, and the basics of running a law<br />

library. Learn to use primary and secondary<br />

legal materials and find information on specific<br />

topics using both print and electronic resources.<br />

Explore acquisitions, cataloguing and collection<br />

development in a law library setting. Access to<br />

a law library is required. 36 hours<br />

12412 OL Jan11 $304.28<br />

Field Work 1 WORKLT290<br />

The goal of field work is to broaden your<br />

educational experience to include the varied<br />

services of different types of libraries.<br />

Supervised experience in libraries is essential<br />

in the development of library skills. Before<br />

registering, and to obtain important information,<br />

visit disted.mohawkcollege.ca/library<br />

Prerequisites: INFOLT390 or INFO10172,<br />

LIBRLT420 or LIBR10044, LIBRLT320 or<br />

LIBR10039 and LIBRLT215 or LIBR10037. 105<br />

hours<br />

11428 OL Jan11 $156.44<br />

11170 OL Feb1 $156.44<br />

11171 OL Mar1 $156.44<br />

Field Work 2 WORKLT490<br />

The goal of field work is to broaden your<br />

educational experience to include the varied<br />

services of different types of libraries.<br />

Supervised experience in libraries is essential<br />

in the development of library skills. Before<br />

registering, and to obtain important information,<br />

visit disted.mohawkcollege.ca/library<br />

Prerequisites: WORKLT290, INFOLT402,<br />

LIBRLT435 or LIBR10040, INFOLT340,<br />

LIBRLT350, LIBRLT351, HRESLT150 and<br />

LIBRLT325 or LIBR10038. 105 hours<br />

11187 OL Jan11 $156.44<br />

11172 OL Feb1 $156.44<br />

11173 OL Mar1 $156.44<br />

Computers 1 - Introduction to<br />

COMP10136<br />

Learn to use the Windows operating system,<br />

identify and guard against security risks, and<br />

format documents and spreadsheets using<br />

Microsoft Word and Excel. Microsoft Works is<br />

NOT acceptable for this course. 42 hours<br />

11644 OL Jan11 $346.16<br />

Get Started with<br />

Online Learning!<br />

CRN* Location Day(s) Start Times #Sessions Fee<br />

12256 FF WE Jan11 6:30-9:30 6 $104.20

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