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Reference & Research Methods for Genealogy and Local
History (16 Weeks)
LIS 61095 |
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Location:
in Room 332 SLIS classrooms in Kent and Mount Hall at OSU/Columbus |
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Description: |
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To study the
resources and materials to promote and perform reference services in
Genealogy and local history
through lectures, readings, discussion and practical exercises. The
course will use primary and secondary materials used by librarians and
archivists.
This course will
teach students to locate, analyze and understand the various primary
resources used by researchers in Local History and Genealogy. Librarians
and Archivists are being called upon more frequently to assist patrons in
searching their family roots, researching events and locations in their
past. This course will provide the tools to understand how these
specialized materials are arranged and accessed |
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- Use the
specialized indices and finding aids to locate documents and materials
in genealogy and local history.
- Analyze and
interpret the primary documents.
- Answer reference
questions posed to genealogy librarians and archivists using the
resources in their collections.
- Locate primary
resources outside the department and the library / archives that pertain
to genealogy and local history, including government documents and
public records.
- Create collection
development policies and to work collaboratively with local
organizations to share resources and make appropriate referrals to their
holdings.
- Promote the
genealogy and local history collections throughout the library and the
academic community to encourage use of the materials and promotion of
the collections through exhibit, bibliographic instruction, research
projects and publication.
- Become familiar
with information sources on genealogy available through publications and
organizations and including technical standards, program development
tools, scientific and administrative research reports, and advocacy
literature.
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Course Requirements and
Grading Policies:
(A,B,C,D)
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Assignment |
points |
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BROCHURES
1.
(week 2) Create a list of genealogical and historical centers in your
county - due week 3
2.
(week4) create mission statement and collection development policy for
your collection or local library - due Week 6
3.
(week 4) Create 2 brochures or finding aids describing the use of
reference tools or primary resource for genealogy or history research
- due on date of presentation weeks 12-15
4.
5 minute oral presentation about the brochure or finding aid. - The
student’s written product will be distributed to the class - weeks
12-15
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200 |
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Mid Term:
(week 8)
Transcribe primary documents
Provide methodology for researching local history and
genealogy queries |
200 |
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Paper:
(due week 15)
History of a place or company – provide research
methodology and sources located as well as a narrative of results
found. (10-15 page narrative)
or
Analyze census records for 3 decades, following the
family or the town. Provide research methodology and sources located
as well as discussion of the changes noted in the family or location.
(10-15pages narrative)
- The paper
must be submitted as a document from standard word-processing
software, submitted in paper or as an e-mailed attachment to the
instructor. Approximate length shall be 10-15 pages of text,
double-spaced (maximum), plus citations and bibliography. Submit
a proposal for research paper Week 4
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300 |
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Final Exam:
A final examination will
measure students understanding of concepts taught in the course and
will be comprised of local history /genealogy queries, case studies
and concepts. |
200 |
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In class
participation
Including discussion of reading assignments and
attendance on field trip |
100 |
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total |
1000 |
Late Assignments
will have 50 points deducted for every week late without
permission from the instructor.
Student Responsibilities:
Students are expected to read the assignments, participate in class, go on
the ‘field trips’, write the assigned projects and papers and attend every
class. Students should inform the instructor if they know they will miss
a session.
Course grades
are assigned upon the full semester's performance as follows:
A 1000-900 points; B 899-800 points; C 799-700 points; D
699-600 points; F below 600 points |
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Attendance and participation:
Attendance
at each of the class meetings is required and encouraged. Students are
encouraged to draw upon and share their personal, employment, and academic
experiences as well as upon supplemental readings. Second & additional
absences result in 50 point reduction in overall grade. |
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Office Hours:
1-2 pm on Tuesdays and by
appointment
at the adjunct office in SLIS – Kent, and by appointment
In Columbus on days when
taught or on Thursdays by appointment only
SLIS Telephone
330-672-2782, home 614-239-8977, cell 614-239-0599.
e-mail:
mkahn1@kent.edu
Students are expected
to provide the instructor with a valid e-mail address so extra readings
and materials can be distributed outside class. |
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Syllabus |
Description |
Links to websites &
bibliography |
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