Library Science is a class intended to provide experiences which will enhance and increase the student’s abilities in library research and information literacy for both
lifelong learning and academic research, in computer applications in the library computer lab, in peer tutoring of individual students and classes, in creation of
visual and electronic presentations and products: such as websites, PowerPoint presentations, bibliographies, website evaluations, research notes and in using
information to create knowledge for their self and the academic community at WHS.
FIRST SEMESTER
UNIT TITLE TIME SPENT POWER STANDARDS
Orientation (texts checkout/library books/checking out)
EIR/History of Libraries/Library in Society
The Profession Changes/Organization of Information
Technology of the Lib
3-4 Weeks
3-4 Weeks
4-5 Weeks
4-5 Weeks
Standard 1
Standard 1
Standard 1/2
Standard 2/3/6
SECOND SEMESTER
Re-orientation (new/moving)
Information Science/Policy
Intellectual Freedom/Values and Ethics
Library Presentation/Advocacy
Procedural Library (selection/weeding/mending, etc.)
Review for Final
1 Weeks
3-4 Weeks
3-4 Weeks
3-4 Weeks
3-5 Weeks'
1 Week
Standard 1
Standard 2/6
Standard 2/6
Standard 6
Standard 2/6
Standard 1/2/6
CATEGORY PERCENT OF SEMESTER GRADE
Homework
M.A.G.I.C.
Website
Final Exam
30%
30%
20%
20%