OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 09/10/2024
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Introduction to Libraries and the Information Industry |
| Conestoga Course Code |
LIBR1000 |
| Host College |
Mohawk College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
MO-LIBRLT110 |
| Start Date |
09/10/2024 |
| End Date |
12/17/2024 |
| Course Fee |
$409.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
Analyze the role of libraries in an information society, with emphasis on access to information, the organization and services of different types of libraries, and the roles of participants in the information industry. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
Online-no supervision requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
09/10/2024 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Participation 5%, Quizzes 10%, Assignments 55%, Final Exam 30% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
| Other Details |
It is the expectation that students express themselves effectively. All written assignments must meet the standard of English required in library and information work. If, in the judgement of the instructor, assignments submitted do not meet the required standard, they will be returned to the student for revision. Mistakes in grammar and spelling will be reflected negatively in the marks allocated to assignments. |
| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
MLA Handbook |
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| Publisher |
Modern Language Association |
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| Edition |
9th |
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| ISBN |
9781603293518 |
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