ITIS41 Libraries and Society II (Essay), 5 ECTS – School of Information Sciences

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ITIS41 Libraries and Society II (Essay) 5 ECTS

Organised by

Degree Programme in Information Studies and Interactive Media
Information Studies and Interactive Media

Corresponding course units in the curriculum

School of Information Sciences
Curricula 2011 – 2012

ITIMS41 History of Institutions in the Library and Information Field (Set Books) 5 ECTS

Belongs to following study modules

General description

A written essay, where the student analyzes the interactive relationship between the libraries and the society in a historical and contemporary perspective.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course a student is expected to be able to:

-understand from a research-based perspective the historical development and present day situation of libraries and other memory organizations as societal institutions

The historical development and present day situation of libraries and other memory organizations in a broad social, technological and professional context.

Modes of study

Option 1

Available for:

Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students

Essay

In Finnish

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Bourne & Hahn, A history of online information services 1963-1976. MIT Press. 2003.
Dyrbye et al, Library spirit in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Historical perspectives. Hibolire. 2009.
List of possible other books or articles will be available in annual teaching schedule