libr 548G: Genealogy for Librarians (1) -- course description
PREREQUISITES : LIBR 500, 501
GOAL : The goal of this course is to prepare students to provide library services to genealogists. Students will acquire a practical knowledge of genealogical resources, and explore related topics including service levels, collection development, programming, outreach, inter-library loan and referral, and professional resources. OBJECTIVES :
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the goals of genealogical research
- Describe the characteristics, needs and values of genealogists
- Describe standard techniques and tools used in genealogical research
- Conduct an effective genealogy reference interview
- Demonstrate a knowledge of key genealogical resources and the ability to access them in a variety of formats
- Demonstrate an understanding of related topics and issues, including service levels, collection development, programming, outreach, inter-library loan, referral to external resources, genealogy and heraldry consumer fraud, and professional resources
- What is genealogy?: the characteristics and appeal of a burgeoning hobby
- Who are genealogists?: characteristics, needs and values of genealogical researchers
- Genealogical research methodology: standard strategies and tools used by genealogists
- The genealogy reference interview
- Major genealogical resources: characteristics and use of microfilm, print and electronic sources of genealogical guidance and information
- Service levels: setting parameters for the provision of individual genealogical research assistance
- Guidelines and procedures for developing library-based genealogical collections
- Planning and delivery of genealogy-related library programs
- Outreach: promoting library-based genealogy services
- Inter-library loan and referral to external resources
- Genealogy and heraldry consumer fraud
- Professional resources and current awareness for genealogy librarians
