Alaska Library Association Conference 2004  

College Credit Course Information:

Course Number: LS A590
Credit: 1
Grade: Pass/Fail
Course Title: Raven About Libraries, 2004
Class Dates: March 25-28 in Fairbanks, Alaska
Instructors: Deborah Mole (907) 786-1967, Email: afdlm2@uaa.alaska.edu

Course Objectives:

1. The student will be exposed to the latest information for libraries and library automation through readings and presentations of conference speakers;
2. The student will consider new ideas for implementation in a relevant library setting;
3. The student will implement at least one of the following—a new concept, technology or library resource—in a library setting; and
4. The student will report the implementation in a three- to five-page paper.

Class Participation Policy:
Attendance and timely completion of satisfactory written work are the exclusive requirements for successful completion of the course.

Student Attendance Policy:
Students will attend at least 15 hours of activities at the Alaska Library Association Conference. The student must keep a log of activities attended and a journal containing notes taken during those activities. These items must be submitted with the written assignment by April 30, 2004. The student may count any of the pre-conference seminars as part of the required 15 hours. The following activities may also be counted, up to a maximum of two hours each:

1. Examination of new materials and technologies in the exhibit area;
2. Informal networking with other librarians; and
3. Formal networking with other librarians in committee or business meetings.

Make-up Work Policy:
Attendance is mandatory. There is no provision for make-up sessions.

Required Work:

1. The student will attend a minimum of 15 hours of conference activities;
2. The student will keep a log (list) of the activities attended, including dates and times;
3. The student will keep a journal containing notes taken during (or after) each activity attended, including exhibit viewing and networking activities;
4. The student will later implement in a library setting an idea, library resource, or technology learned from the conference;
5. The student will submit a three- to five-page paper discussing the idea, library resource, or technology that was implemented above.*

* Students not currently working in a library may negotiate alternative assignments with the instructors in order to fulfill this requirement.

Deadline for Completion of Assignments: Friday, April 30, 2004
Please send your work as attached documents in an email message. If this is not possible materials may be sent to the address below. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want materials returned to you.

Deborah Mole
Consortium Library
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508

Obtaining Transcript Copies:
If you are in Anchorage, you may visit the Enrollment Services Office in the University Center. Transcripts may also be requested via mail by printing a copy of the Transcript Request Form, filling it out, and mailing it along with your payment ($5 or $10 rush) to Enrollment Services. Transcript request forms and instructions are available via the web at: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enroll/transcript.html.

For questions regarding transcripts, call UAA Enrollment Services at 907-786-1480.