Digital collections of cultural institutions Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025

Module name: Digital collections of cultural institutions
Module code: W1-BN-S1-OPKC02
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the classes, students will learn the principles of creating, developing and sharing digital collections in cultural institutions. Students will become familiar with contemporary types of institutions, their tasks, the way they function and the techniques and tools used to create digital collections. The large integration of digital collections of cultural institutions is a challenge that requires both interoperability and compatibility in the scope of data and metadata of these institutions. During the classes, it is necessary to learn the methodology of creating digital resources and the principles of their openness in the virtual space. Completing the module will enrich the student with a set of necessary knowledge, skills and competences, useful in work in libraries, archives, museums and repositories functioning for the needs of culture and science.
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]
Students acquire knowledge about various digital collections, their types and quality. Students learn the principles of organizing and sharing content in individual types of digital collections prepared for cultural institutions, as an important element of human functioning in the information society. [OPKC02​_1]
 K_W02 [5/5] K_W05 [5/5]
Students are able to search for, identify and select appropriate digital collections. They learn to professionally evaluate individual sources. Students acquire skills of characterisation of individual sources. [OPKC02​_2]
 K_U02 [4/5]
Using their extensive knowledge of various digital collections, students are able to build their own information workshop. [OPKC02​_3]
 K_U08 [4/5]
Students understand the place of digital collections of cultural institutions in the area of ​​broadly understood cultural heritage. [OPKC02​_4]
 K_K04 [2/5]
Students are aware of the role digital collections play in the structure of information systems and in shaping the culture of society. [OPKC02​_5]
 K_K06 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [OPKC02_fs_1] 30 Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Working with a computer [d01]  		course work OPKC02​_1 OPKC02​_2 OPKC02​_3 OPKC02​_4 OPKC02​_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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary 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.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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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