INF6531 Public, School, and Prison Library Services (distance learning)

Aims/Description: This module will enable students to understand and critically evaluate key elements of the principles, functions, practice, value and impact of school, and public and prison library services. The course will present the roles of these services, and the extent to which they support the educational, recreational, information and social needs of all members of society. There will be an exploration of key issues affecting school, public and prison library services today, and the extent to which they work independently and together to support the educational, recreational and social needs of the users. Students will be introduced to key professional skills required to work in these sectors, including reader development, design library spaces and advocating for library services. Recent and ongoing research will underpin the entire unit.

Staff Contact: FINLAY JAYNE

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Independent Study

Assessment: Course work

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