How can the principles of information architecture be used to improve OPACs? 12 THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/23 13 Exercises: Assignment 6: 11/30 Classification OPAC Usability Testing Discussion: What should a library OPAC do and what features should it have? How can visualizations and display standards be used to improve OPACs? Current Trends in Information Exercises: 14 12/7 Organization Job Ad Analysis Exercise Discussion: What are some of the current trends in information organization? How can libraries benefit from new technologies? What skills are required for IO jobs? 15 Presentation 12/14 16 No class Final Paper submission GRADING SCALE Please note that students in the MLIS program are required to earn a B or higher in this course in order to meet the requirements of the SOIS MLIS students who do not receive at master’s degree. least a B in this course will have to repeat the course. Formatting Guidelines for Assignments Assignments should be written using a Sans-Serif style font. Do not use red for emphasis or to highlight your answers to questions. Remove all extraneous information before submission to ensure clarity (e.g. assignment instructions or tips).
How can the principles of information architecture be used to improve OPACs? 12 11/23 THANKSGIVING BREAK 13 11/30 Exercises: OPAC Usability Testing Discussion: What should a library OPAC do and what features should it have? How can visualizations and display standards be used to improve OPACs? Assignment 6: Classification 14 12/7 Current Trends in Information Organization Exercises: Job Ad Analysis Exercise Discussion: What are some of the current trends in information organization? How can libraries benefit from new technologies? What skills are required for IO jobs? 15 12/14 Presentation 16 No class Final Paper submission GRADING SCALE Please note that students in the MLIS program are required to earn a B or higher in this course in order to meet the requirements of the SOIS master’s degree. MLIS students who do not receive at least a B in this course will have to repeat the course. Formatting Guidelines for Assignments Assignments should be written using a Sans-Serif style font. Do not use red for emphasis or to highlight your answers to questions. Remove all extraneous information before submission to ensure clarity (e.g. assignment instructions or tips).
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