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Lorraine Mon
LIS 521
Seattle Campus
Analysis of the information mediation process, including determination and analysis of information needs; searching for, evaluation, and presentation of appropriate results; modalities for delivery of services; and current and future techniques. Prerequisite: LIS 520.
Class description
This course focuses on building expertise in intermediation through searching and finding information resources, exploring information service issues and the informational interview, expanding general and subject-area knowledge, and learning through both observation and hands-on experience about the work of information professionals.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Students will answer hands-on digital reference questions via the Internet Public Library and will observe at an information service to learn about the actual work of information professionals. A "take home" final exam involves answering a set of reference questions.
The required textbook is: Katz, William A. (2002), Introduction to Reference Work. Volume 1: Basic Information Services, 8th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Class web site: https://courses.washington.edu/dmlis521/index.shtml
