Library as a Cultural Institution Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025

Module name: Library as a Cultural Institution
Module code: W1-BN-S1-BIK01
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module presents the library as a dynamic institution of contemporary culture, actively participating in the creation and circulation of cultural meanings. Particular emphasis is placed on the culture-creating potential of libraries as a community, inclusive and animating space, operating in the context of social and media transformations. The roles of the library as a “third place”, a laboratory for participatory culture and an environment that supports cultural and social capital are analysed. Students are introduced to the library as an institution for intercultural dialogue, non-formal education and local cultural memory. The module focuses on the social and cultural dimensions of the contemporary library.
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 ma zaawansowaną wiedzę o bibliotece jako instytucji kultury uczestniczącej w tworzeniu i obiegu znaczeń kulturowych, w tym jako przestrzeni wspólnotowej i animacyjnej. [BIK01_2]
 K_W06 [4/5]
Student potrafi analizować i interpretować działania biblioteki jako instytucji kulturotwórczej. [BIK01_3]
 K_U01 [5/5] K_U06 [4/5]
Student jest gotów do podejmowania działań wspierających dialog kulturowy i inkluzywność w przestrzeni bibliotecznej [BIK01_5]
 K_K04 [4/5]
Student zna specyfikę różnego typu instytucji i organizacji zajmujących się kulturą. Zna najważniejsze inicjatywy podejmowane na rzecz kultury [BIK01​_1]
 K_W03 [3/5]
Student potrafi rozpoznawać potrzeby różnych grup uczestników życia społecznego (szczególnie kulturalne) i organizować usługi wspomagające rozwój kultury w bibliotece [BIK01​_4]
 K_U06 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [BIK01_fs_1] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		course work BIK01_2 BIK01​_1
laboratory classes [BIK01_fs_2] 30 Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Working with a computer [d01]  		course work BIK01_3 BIK01_5 BIK01​_4
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.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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