Libraries around the world – activity patterns Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2024

Module name: Libraries around the world – activity patterns
Module code: W1-BN-N1-OPBS06
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
In this module, students will learn about current trends in the development of library services worldwide. They will become familiar with the patterns of activity used in different types of facilities, the techniques employed therein, and ways to engage users, as well as how to adapt work standards to meet the needs of the modern recipient.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
student zna warunki funkcjonowania bibliotek jako instytucji kultury i nauki, rozumie ich rolę w kształtowaniu współczesnych społeczeństw [OPBS06​_1]
 K_W02 [4/5]
student rozumie zjawiska zachodzące we współczesnym świecie, dostrzega zmiany zachodzące w potrzebach i postawach różnych grup społecznych, zna aktualne trendy w rozwoju bibliotek jako instytucji kultury i nauki [OPBS06​_2]
 K_W06 [4/5]
student potrafi dostosować wzorce i standardy działania bibliotek zagranicznych do warunków funkcjonowania w Polsce, wykorzystuje aktualne światowe tendencje rozwoju bibliotek w projektowaniu i organizowaniu pracy bibliotecznej w kraju [OPBS06​_3]
 K_U05 [4/5]
student komunikuje się z różnymi grupami interesariuszy dostosowując kanały i techniki komunikacyjne do ich potrzeb, podejmuje działania aktywizujące użytkowników do korzystania z bibliotek jako instytucji kultury i nauki [OPBS06​_4]
 K_U04 [4/5] K_U05 [4/5]
student jest otwarty na nowe idee, gotowy do uczenia się i zmiany zdania w świetle nowej wiedzy o sposobach funkcjonowania bibliotek w różnych częściach świata [OPBS06​_5]
 K_U09 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [OPBS06_fs_1] 10 Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Working with a computer [d01]  		course work OPBS06​_1 OPBS06​_2 OPBS06​_3 OPBS06​_4 OPBS06​_5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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