32449 - History of Books and Library Science

Academic Year 2021/2022

  • Docente: Lucia Sardo
  • Credits: 12
  • SSD: M-STO/08
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Ravenna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Cultural Heritage (cod. 9076)

Course contents

Introduction to the class; history of libraries and book history; library science: definition. The library: structure and management of libraries. Library services: collection management, cataloguing, reference, preservation of library materials, evaluation of services

Readings/Bibliography

Carlo Bianchini – Mauro Guerrini, Guida alla biblioteca per gli studenti universitari. Milano: Editrice bibliografica, 2019

Giorgio Montecchi – Fabio Venuda, Manuale di biblioteconomia. Milano: Editrice bibliografica, 2021 (in the process of publication)

Lorenzo Baldacchini, Il libro antico. 3. ed. Roma: Carocci, 2019

Suggested reading:

David Lankes, Biblioteche innovative in un mondo che cambia. Milano: Editrice bibliografica, 2020.

 

Non-attenders, in addition to the bibliography indicated above, will add

Guida alla biblioteconomia, a cura di Mauro Guerrini. Milano: Editrice Bibliografica, 2008

Teaching methods

Frontal Lectures and exercises, visits to libraries if possible.

Assessment methods

The examination is oral, and involves the presentation of a subject of your choice and the verification of


- basic knowledge related to the institutional programme: the verification is carried out on the basis of the topics covered in the lesson and on the basis of the recommended bibliography
- the ability to understand the problems faced during the lessons
- knowledge of the discipline as a whole
- the ability to frame the problems studied in their context, and to discuss them critically
- the quality of oral expression and the ability to construct a logical argumentative discourse.

The final evaluation will follow these guidelines:
- insufficient grade: lack of basic knowledge and inability to produce a correct interpretation of texts and/or problems
- sufficient grade: possession of basic knowledge; interpretation predominantly correct, but conducted with imprecision and little autonomy
- good grade: possession of intermediate level knowledge; fully correct interpretation, but not always precise and independent
- excellent grade: possession of high level knowledge; interpretation of problems not only correct but conducted with autonomy and precision. Excellent oral expression skills

Teaching tools

Illustrative and in-depth Power Point presentations

Office hours

See the website of Lucia Sardo

SDGs

Quality education Reduced inequalities

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.