Course Title: Introduction to Library and Information Science Course Code LIS 101

Knowledge Area: LIS

Course Description: Provides the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the profession, with emphasis on its practice in the
Philippines. Overview of libraries and librarianship; historical development of libraries; types of libraries; library profession
including Code of Ethics for Filipino Librarians; as well as laws and issuances related to Philippine Librarianship.
Pre-requisite Course: Units: Class Schedule:

LearningOutcomes

GO 11
GO10
GO 5

GO 6

GO 9
GO 7
GO1

GO2

GO3

GO4

GO8

G12

G13
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

1. DiscussLibrary and Information Science terms. A

2. Trace the historical, theoretical and philosophical perspective of
A B
libraries and librarianship and related LIS terms
3. Describe the importance of libraries, archives and information
A B A A
centers insociety
4. Evaluate different types of libraries based on standards as to
their objectives,administration, functions, collection, staff, A A A A A A B A A A A A A
services and facilities
5. Discuss librarianship as a profession, the code of ethics for
Filipino librarians, RA 9246, and other laws and issues pertaining A A A A A A B A A A A A A
to the profession NCBS
6. Identify the different career opportunities and challenges in LIS
through national and international library associations and A B A A A
linkages
7. Explain the different trends in LIS A A B A A A A
Legend:

KA - Knowledge Area LIS – Library and Information Science

GO – Graduate Outcome : A - Introduced B – Reinforced C – Expanded D – Achieved and Assessed

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Major Course Outputs: As evidence of learning, the students are required to execute/submit the following:
Major Course Course Output Description Corresponding Learning Outcome
Output
MCO 1 Presentation/Report The students will present in groups their understanding of the following:
1) Types of libraries and information centers
LO 2, LO 3, LO 4, LO 5
2) History of Libraries and Information Centers

MCO 2 AVP Presentation The students will come up with an AVP presentation (media of their
choice) that showcases the profession. This summarizes what they have
LO 5, LO 6
learned about librarianship and this can be used as an information
material for the BLIS program.

Learning Intended Learning Outcomes Topic Teaching and Assessmen

Outcom learning t
e activities
LO1 At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: 1) Nature of information and Lectures Oral
a) Describe the knowledge spectrum, information cycle in relation to LIS information science Discussion recitation
b) Discuss the characteristics of information a) Knowledge spectrum
c) Explain the nature and scope of information science and information cycle
d) Illustrate the relationship of librarianship and information science b) Characteristics of
information
c) Information
infrastructure
d) Nature and scope of
information science
e) Relationship of
information science
and librarianship
LO2 At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: 1) Library Terms Lectures Quizzes
LO 3 a) Define library terms comprehensively a) Library/ies Discussion Oral
LO 4 b) Summarize the historical, theoretical and philosophical perspective of b) Library Science Library Reading Recitation
libraries and librarianship c) Information Science Reporting
c) Assess the importance of library in the society d) Library and Long Exam
d) Examine organizational settings in which information professionals Information Science Prelim
practice e) Librarian

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Learning Intended Learning Outcomes Topic Teaching and Assessmen
Outcom learning t
e activities
f) Librarianship
2) History of Libraries and
Library Education
e) The Antiquity
f) The Early Middle Ages
g) The Late of Middle
Ages
h) From the Age of
Enlightenment to the
TwentiethCentury
i) America–Through the
Early Nineteenth
Century
j) America –The
Nineteenth Century
k) History of Libraries
and Library Education
in the Philippines
3) The Library in Society

LO 5 At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: The administration, facilities, Lecture/Discussio Role Playing
a) Evaluate the different types of libraries collection, standards n Quizzes
b) Analyze the processes, services, collection, etc. specific to each type of pertaining to the various types Role playing Unit Exam
library of libraries: Individual Midterm
c) Differentiate the various types of libraries highlighting the similarities 1) School libraries reporting Exam
and differences of their nature, structure, objectives, functions, 2) Academic libraries Library research
collections, staff, services and standards 3) Special libraries Resource
4) School Libraries speakers/field
trip/outside
library visits

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Learning Intended Learning Outcomes Topic Teaching and Assessmen
Outcom learning t
e activities
LO 6 At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: 1) Librarianship as a Lecture Quizzes
a) Discuss librarianship as a profession including RA 9246 and its profession – theoretical Oral Recitation Unit Exam
implementing rules and regulations models of a profession Library Readings
b) Examine the Code of Ethics for Filipino Librarians and provide 2) RA 9246 and other laws Individual
examples and issuances pertaining reporting
c) Analyze cases (based on ethical, professional, and legal dimensions of to Philippine librarianship
librarianship) to identify solution and recommend professional 3) Code of Ethics for Filipino
qualities of an individual to solve the problem librarians
d) Recognize competencies from the National Competency- Based 4) National Competency
Standards for Filipino Librarians Based Standards for
e) Identify career opportunities for librarians in the different sectors of Filipino Librarians
the Philippine labor market 5) Professional Associations
f) Identify the various professional organizations of librarians – National and
International Settings
6) Career opportunities
7) Linkages
LO9 At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: 2) Trends in Librarianship Lecture Quizzes
a) Explain the different trends and issues in libraries and the profession a) Knowledge Oral Recitation Unit Exam
b) Reflect on the issues of libraries and the profession management Library Readings Reaction
b) Media and Individual paper
Information literacy reporting Final Exam
c) Electronic / digital
Resources
3) Issues in LIS
4) Developments in the
profession

Laboratory/Equipment/
Materials/Chemicals :
Learning Resources (e.g., Key Sources
Textbooks and References) :
Buenrostro,Juan C., Jr. (2009). The Digital library and other issues in library and information science.Quezon City : Great

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 Books Pub.
Bawden, David and Lyn Robinson. (2012). Introduction to information science. Ridgmount Street, London : Facet
Publication.
Budd, John M. (2008). Self-examination : the present and future of librarianship. Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited.
Chowdhury, G.G., P. F. &McMenemy, D. (2008). Librarianship : the complete introduction. New York, NY : Neal -Schuman
Pub.
Fourie, Denise K. and David R. Dowell. (2009). Libraries in the information age : an introduction and career
exploration.Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC.
Gates, Jean Key. (1983). Guide to the use of books and information sources. New York : McGraw-Hill.
Greer, Roger C. (2013) Introduction to the library and information professions. 2nd ed. Santa Barbara, CA. : Libraries
Unlimited.
Hernandez, Vicente S. (1996). History of books and libraries in the Philippines 1521-1900. Manila : The National
Commission for Culture and the Arts.
McIntosh, Joyce [editor]. (2011). Library and information science : parameters and perspectives. Oakville, Ont. : Apple
Academic Press.
Mellor, Robert. (2011). Knowledge management and information systems : strategies for growing organizations.
Houndmills, Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan.
Rubin, Richard (2010) . Foundations of library and information science. 3rd ed. New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers.
Sanchez, Concordia. (1974). The Libraries of the Philippines. Manila : Philippine Library Association
Stueart, Robert D. (2005). Introduction to library and information science.
Woodsworth, Anne, ed. (2012). Advances in librarianship : contexts for assessment and outcome evaluation in
librarianship. Wagon Lane, Bingley, U.K. : Emerald

Extended Readings:
Alire, Camila A. and G. Edward Evans. (2010). Academic librarianship.New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
Bawden, David (2012) Introduction to Information Science. Ridgmount Street, London : Facet Publication.
Bertot, John Carlo, Paul T. Jaeger, and Charles R. McClure, editors. (2011). Public libraries and the internet : roles,
perspectives, and implications. Santa Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited.
Bobinski, G.S. (2007) Libraries and Libraianship : sixty years of challenge and change, 1945-2005. Lanham, MD. ;
Scarecrow Press.
Buenrostro, Juan C. , Jr. (1992). Batayangaklatsa librarianship. Quezon City : Great Books Trading.
Budd, John M. (2012). The changing academic library : operations, culture, environments.Chicago : Association of College
and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, [2012
Budd, John M. (2008). Self-examination : the present and future of librarianship. Westport, Conn. :ibraries Unlimited.
Carvell, L.P (2005). Career Opportunities in library and information Science. New York : Checkmark Books.

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 Claravall, Nora J. (2005). Managing libraries and information centers in the Philippines Setting. La Trinidad,Benguet
:Benguet State University.
Crowley, B. (2008). Renewing professional librarianship : a fundamental rethinking. Santa Barbara, CA :Libraries
Unlimited.
Crowley, John D. (2011). Developing a vision : strategic planning for the school librarian in the 21st century. 2 nd ed. Santa
Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited, c2011.
Dewey, Barbara I. (2010). Transforming research libraries for the global knowledge society. Oxford, U.K. :Chandos
Publishing.
Dority, G. K. (2006). Rethinking information work : a career guide for librarians and other information professionals. Santa
Barbara, CA. : Libraries Unlimited.
Eberhart, George M. ed. (2009). The whole library handbook : current data, professionals /advice, and curiosa
aboutlibraries and library services. New Delhi : Indiana Publishing House.
Evans, G. Edward and Thomas L. Carter. (2009). Introduction to library public services.Westport, Connecticut : Libraries
Unlimited.
Garcia, Claudia M. and Teresa A. Flores, editors. (2009). Academic librarianship in the 21st century.New York : Nova
Science Publishers, Inc.
Kagan, Alfred. (2015). Progressive library organizations : a worldwide history. Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland &
Company, Inc., Publishers.
Leckie,Gloria J., Lisa M. Given, and John E. Buschman, editors. (2010). Critical theory for library and information science :
exploring the social from across the disciplines.Santa Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited.
Mackenzie, Alison and Lindsey Martin, editors. (2014). Mastering digital librarianship : strategy, networking and
discovery in academic libraries.London : Facet Publishing.
McCook, Kathleen de la Peña. (2011). Introduction to public librarianship. New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers.
Mellor, Robert. (2011). Knowledge management and information systems : strategies for growing
organizations.Houndmills, Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan.
Miller, William and Rita M. Pellen, editors. (2004). Innovations in science and technology libraries. Binghamton, N.Y. : The
Haworth Information Press.
Prentice, Ann E. (2011). Public libraries in the 21st century. Santa Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited.
Rankin, Carolynn and Avril Brock, ed. (2012). Library services for children and young people : challenges and
opportunities in the digital age London : Facet Publishing.
Reitz, Joan M. (2004).Dictionary for library and information science Joan M. Reitz. Westport, CT : LibrariesUnlimited.
Samek, Toni. (2010). Intellectual freedom and social responsibility in American librarianship, 1967-1974.Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland.
Shuman, Bruce A. (2001). Issues for libraries and information science in the Internet age.Englewood, CO : Libraries
Unlimited.

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 Taylor, Allan & James Robert Parish. (2009). Career opportunities in library and information science. New York :
Ferguson.

Performance Indicator Rubric

MCO 1 – Presentation/Report
Category 4 3 2 1
Content 40% Well researched content; Up to Well researched content and Evidence of research in the No evidence of research in the
date resources; going beyond up to date resources content; content
the text (with resource persons
interviewed); case
presentations
Delivery 30% Well delivered report with Report with corresponding Delivered report; minimal effort No presentation materials
corresponding/appropriate presentation materials on presentation materials
presentation materials
Written output 20% Well organized written report; Written output with properly Written output; cited sources; Written output
clean; properly cited sources; cited sources; corresponds well minimal effort at relating written
corresponds well with the with the presentation output with presentation
presentation; not a printout of
the presentation materials
Teamwork 10% Well organized group; tasks Organized group; tasks are Minimal effort at coordinating No evidence of equitable
are equitably distributed; all are equitably distributed and working with group mates distribution of tasks
present

MCO 2 – AVP Presentation

Category 4 3 2 1
Content 40% Well researched; well Well researched; well Minimal evidence of research No evidence of research
organized; current; reflects the organized and organization
learnings of the students
Creativity 35% Use of appropriate medium, Use of effects, music, voice Minimal use of music, voice No evidence of creativity
effects, music, voice over etc. over etc. effects over, etc. effects
Impact 25% Able to create awe and Able to inspire viewers on the Able to elicit curiosity among Create awareness
inspiration on the profession profession the viewers

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