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6340 Topics
Access
audioAudio available in eLC-6340-Resources (17min)

Required Readings
  • Bishop 13
  • ALA Library Bill of Rights
  • Access to Resources and Services in the SLMP: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
  • EL Section I
Supplemental Reading

Standards
  • 1.1C Interacts with learning community to access, communicate, and interpret intellectual content
  • 1.3B Identifies barriers to equitable access to resources and services
  • 2.3C Assists students to use technology to access, analyze, and present information
  • 4.1D Plans for efficient use of resources and technology to meet diverse user needs
Discussion Points
  • In EDIT 6340, this topic is more of an underlying value than a topic in itself.
  • Ideal: is virtually unlimited access for every person; logically leads to providing usable formats
  • Relates to circulation (Bishop 11; this is also in ch.13).  Sometimes draconion circulation policies can severely limit access. There's a fine line between demanding reasonable responsibility and overdoing this.  For long-term overdues and lost books, I recommend providing an alternate route, like "working off the debt."
  • Ties to democratic process
  • Efficient use of resources: a common-sense value that encourages you to seek multiple uses of different items rather than spending tremendous amounts of time and money for limited benefits. Balance this with meeting diverse user needs. (Origin: 4.1D - a frustratingly vague statement)
  • Technology: use to the max to enhance access.  One of your "best friends" in the media program!
  • Access is the most important theme of the Cataloging class.


Application

References


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