University of Arizona

School of Information Resources and Library Science

 

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IRLS 588 Issues in Information Resources: Online Searching

 

Fall 2003

 

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Instructor

Cheryl Knott Malone, Ph.D.

ckmalone@u.arizona.edu

520-621-3957

 

Office

SIRLS 12

Office hours

?3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and by appointment

 

Course description

Introduces students to theoretical and practical aspects of searching electronic databases such as library catalogs, article indexes, full-text repositories, and statistical compendia. Addresses issues involving database suppliers and vendors; query formulation, results evaluation, and query revision; search interfaces and engines; search strategies; and information-seeking behavior. A series of exercises provides students with search experience and a more in-depth assignment allows students to learn more about the searching process in context.

 

Readings

Although there is no required textbook, there will be required readings on electronic reserve at http://ereserves.library.arizona.edu/ers_search/OSCRsrchform.php3 .

 

Assignments

Every student must complete every required assignment to receive a final grade in the course. Students will be evaluated on the quality of their performance in three areas:

 

Assignments	Points
Search exercises ( 7 out of 9 )	70
Final project	20
Participation	10
?? Total	100