Library Collections as Cultural Heritage Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2.2025

Module name: Library Collections as Cultural Heritage
Module code: W1-BN-N1-KDK06
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2.2025
Semester: summer semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
As part of the module, students will gain knowledge about the history, principles of organisation and functioning of historical book collections, as an important element of cultural heritage, taken in the context of, among others, the historical context (including the history of the book), knowledge about culture and art. Implementing the module will allow for learning about the cultural history of libraries of various types in Poland and around the world, including the characteristics of the model of building a heritage collection (collecting, developing, storing, making available and preserving collections). Characteristic features of different types of book collections will be presented (e.g. libraries of the church, rulers, private, foundation or public). The most important architectural styles, iconographic programs, and library equipment will be discussed, as well as examples of historical book collections that are important for Europe's cultural heritage. In addition, students will learn about the reconstruction methods of historical book collections and their use in scientific research. While expanding their knowledge, they will deepen their terminology in the scope of the issues discussed. They will be able to evaluate the subject literature and identify cultural products critically.
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 have their knowledge about the functioning of historical book collections, their creators, and their users, as well as their role in the processes of communication and the creation of cultural heritage. They will learn from a chronological and problematic perspective the types of libraries, models of their creation and architectural styles used in the construction and equipment of libraries throughout history. [KDK06​_1]
 K_W06 [5/5]
Students learn terminology related to architectural styles, library construction, the principles used in designing library spaces, and related issues. [KDK06​_2]
 K_W02 [5/5]
Students can identify and locate historical book collections in cultural space and perceive them in the context of their general knowledge. [KDK06​_3]
 K_U02 [3/5]
Students are aware of the responsibility for preserving the regional, national and world cultural heritage related to the resources of historical book collections and related issues. [KDK06​_4]
 K_K04 [4/5]
Students being aware of the evolution of architectural styles in which valuable collections were and are being kept, the student is open to new ideas and is ready to revise his or her opinion in the light of new knowledge. [KDK06​_5]
 K_K06 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [KDK06_fs_1] 10 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work KDK06​_1 KDK06​_2 KDK06​_4 KDK06​_5
laboratory classes [KDK06_fs_2] 10 Video show [c02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work KDK06​_1 KDK06​_2 KDK06​_3
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
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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