LIBR 106 is a special topics course, focused in an area related to library and information science, in specific disciplines, or allied fields. This course examines special topics and specific subject matter reflecting both student and faculty interest. Select examples of special topics include data visualization, data management and organization, digital literacy, the history of the book, data preservation, archival practices, paper conservancy, data curation, metadata and description in digital humanities, and introduction to mapping.
Elena Rodriguez is the designated reviewer for LIBR 106 syllabi. Prior to instructing, please email your syllabus to Christa for review.
All LIBR 106 Syllabi needs to contain the course goals and student learning outcomes detailed in your LIBR 106 proposal. The following links from Academic Affairs will assist you in crafting your syllabus.
Faculty must state on their syllabi how they will verify attendance, regardless if the student has entered the OAKS course. This is pertinent to us since we are asynchronous online, and students may enter our course without completing or reviewing anything.
If a student has “verified” their attendance but is failing to complete work in the course, faculty should communicate/ discuss options with the student which may include withdrawing from the course with a W by the deadline set on the Academic Calendar.
Express I
Express II
As of Fall 2020, WA is no longer a grade option, as voted on by Faculty Senate. Adjustments to existing attendance statements should be made accordingly.
It is at the teaching faculty's discretion to give a student an Incomplete grade for their course. Offering an Incomplete is best used when you have been working with a student and/or they have explained a circumstance that has prevented them from completing one or two final assignments. It does not mean they get a free pass as they still have work to do, and it is strongly recommended you have a written agreement acknowledged/ signed by the student so there are clear expectations of what needs to be completed and by what deadline.