Christyn Billinsky, Davis College - Room 108
College of Library and Information Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208

Telephone:	803-777-3185
CLIS Phone:	803-777-3858 or 800-277-2035
CLIS Fax:	803-777-7938
787 E-mail:	cbillin@yahoo.com
URL:	http://www.libsci.sc.edu/chrisb/
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READINGS

1. There is no textbook for this course.
   
2. There are assigned readings related to the topics of the specific class sessions.

1. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - Accommodations will be made for students with disabilities defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act. During the first week of class, contact the Office of Disability Services (777-6142) if you will require assistance or accomodation.

2. INTERNET/WEB AND E-MAIL ACCESS - Students must have daily access to a computer with graphical web access and e-mail. Course information will be made available through the web and the class listserv.

3. ATTENDANCE - Students are expected to attend all class sessions. University and College policies require that students attend at least 75% of all classes. Students missing more than 25% of classes may receive a grade of F for the course.
   If a student misses a class it is the responsibility of the student to find out from another student what was missed, and obtain things such as class notes, handouts, assignments, work due for the next class, etc. from another student.
   If an assignment was due at the missed class, it is the responsibility of the student to submit it in a timely manner.
   Unexcused absence from class and failure to be on time and ready to work are considered to be indicators that the student does not care enough about class to merit any "benefit of the doubt" regarding the course grade.

4. GRADING - All graded assignments and tests will be assigned one of the following letter grades:

   	A = 4	A- = 3.75
   B+ = 3.5	B = 3	B- = 2.75
   C+ = 2.5	C = 2	C- = 1.75
   D+ = 1.5	D = 1	D- =   .75
   	F =  0

   
   At the end of the semester these grades are weighted and averaged to come up with the appropriate final course grade. The University allows the following final grades to be posted:
   A,    B+,    B,    C+,    C,    D,    F

5. ASSIGNMENTS

   Assignments are due on the date stated. Late assignments will be reduced one letter grade. An assignment that is more than one week late will not be accepted for grading, and a failing grade will be recorded for that assignment. The instructor may grant extensions in extenuating circumstances.
   
   It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a copy of all graded and returned materials, until the final course grade has been received and accepted. If you wish to appeal your grade, you must have copies of your assignments.

1. Apply systems concepts and techniques to technology planning and automated information systems.
   
2. Develop system specifications for automated information systems.
   
3. Select/design automated information systems.
   
4. Negotiate and administer information system contracts.
   
5. Prepare and schedule systems implementation.
   
6. Apply various techniques of systems evaluation.
   
7. Create clear instructional materials for use in information technology applications.
   
8. Examine and critically evaluate technology developments.

DATE	CLASS	TOPIC	ASSIGNMENTS DUE
Jul 6 Tues	(1)	Course Introduction
Jul 7 Wed	(2)	Information Technology: Trends & Directions
Jul 8 Thurs	(3)	System Marketplace Info Tech Vendors
Jul 13 Tues	(4)	Current Tech Report #1	CTR #1
Jul 14 Wed	(5)	Standards Machine Readable Records Bar Codes System Interface
Jul 15 Thurs	(6)	Writing User Instructions Evaluating Documentation
Jul 20 Tues	(7)	Current Tech Report #2	CTR #2
Jul 21 Wed	(8)	Library Systems Work Planning Systems Approach
Jul 22 Thurs	(9)	Presentations - Vendors	Presentations - Vendors
Jul 27 Tues	(10)	Current Tech Report #3	CTR #3
Jul 28 Wed	(11)	RFP's and Contracts Alternatives to the RFP Acceptance Tests Costs and Funding Consultants System Migration Second Systems
Jul 29 Thurs	(12)	Facilities Planning Computer Room
Aug 3 Tues	(13)	Current Tech Report #4	CTR #4
Aug 4 Wed	(14)	Staff Preparation Staff Training Realistic Tech Planning Realistic Tech Managing Troubleshooting
Aug 5 Thurs	(15)	Course Conclusion	User Instructions