LIS 418 - Technical Services

Institution:

Simmons University

Subject:

Description:

Organization, administration, and functions of technical services, including selection, acquisition, and management of monographic, cataloging, serial, print, and electronic resources; management of metadata, cataloging, and preservation functions; commercially available technology and services, including outsourcing and vendor-supplied metadata, to support technical services functions; and consortial purchasing and other cooperative projects. Course may include lecture, readings, and discussion on current topics, guest lectures, field trips, papers, and other individual projects.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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