LIS 701 Spring 2008 Discussion Blog


Online Discussion Questions for the Week of February 25th
February 20, 2008, 10:18 pm
Filed under: Online Discussion Topics

This week you have three discussion questions to respond to:

1: Professions Do Not Stand Still

2: The Information R/Evolution

3: Perceptions of Libraries

Aim for 2-3 paragraphs per question and revisit the posts often to see what your 701 colleagues are saying. Respond to their opinions as well. Sign your name to your posts!



Association Assignment: Report on Your selected LIS Association Here
February 20, 2008, 5:00 pm
Filed under: Class Discussion, Online Discussion Topics

Week of March 12

Comment on this post with a minimum 400 word report on the association you selected in class. Write as though you are presenting the information to your colleagues at a future library job. Cover these points:

What is the Associations full name? When was it formed? What is its purpose? Who can join? What are the fees/dues? What are the benefits?

What type of conferences does it have? When and where is the next one?

What benefits does the conference provide?

Be sure to include appropriate stats, citations for your findings and any pertinent URLs

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