Methods of assessing and preserving book heritage Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-N2BN19.2025

Module name: Methods of assessing and preserving book heritage
Module code: W1-BN-DDK-N2-MOZDK03
Programme code: W1-N2BN19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
W ramach modułu studenci zdobędą wiedzę z zakresu chemii, fizyki, mikrobiologii oraz materiałoznawstwa i konserwacji materiału bibliotecznego. Ponadto zdobędą umiejętności wykorzystania metod fizyko-chemicznych i mikrobiologicznych w konserwacji i ochronie zbiorów bibliotecznych. Realizacja modułu ma sprawić przede wszystkim, by student potrafił praktycznie zastosować teorię w praktyce, umiał dostosować metody i narzędzia z zakresu nauk przyrodniczych w działalności biblioteki. Celowi temu służy wykorzystanie metod aktywizujących studentów, nabycie zdolności manualnych przy pracach z materiałem bibliotecznym.
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]
The student knows the methods of assessing the state of preservation of a collection (old prints) as well as the terminology, theology and methodology in the field of chemistry, physics, microbiology and materials science as well as the conservation of library material. [MOZDK03_01]
 K_W05 [4/5]
Student zna i rozumie metody analizy fizykochemicznej, mikrobiologicznej i konserwatorskiej książki. [MOZDK03_02]
 K_W03 [4/5]
The student is able to conduct conservation research, which allows him/her to determine the occurrence of physicochemical and microbiological hazards in library collections. [MOZDK03_03]
 K_U03 [3/5]
The student is able to independently acquire knowledge and expand research skills and has in-depth skills in observing, searching and processing information from selected areas of conservation and natural sciences. [MOZDK03_04]
 K_U01 [3/5] K_U011 [3/5]
The student shows a willingness to observe, search, and process information from selected areas of humanities and social sciences used in protection and conservation. [MOZDK03_05]
 K_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [MOZDK03_fs_1] 10 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work MOZDK03_01 MOZDK03_02 MOZDK03_03 MOZDK03_04 MOZDK03_05
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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.
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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