Public libraries for children and youth Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-N2BN19.2.2025

Module name: Public libraries for children and youth
Module code: W1-BN-NB-N2-BPDM02
Programme code: W1-N2BN19.2.2025
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:
The module presents the public library as a cultural institution that supports the cultural and social development of children and young people. It focuses on the methods used by librarians when working with young users in the context of cultural animation and informal education. Students learn the principles of organising work in children's libraries, the methodology of animation activities and good practices for cooperation with the community. The aim of the module is to develop practical skills in planning and implementing culture-creating activities in the 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 pogłębioną i uporządkowaną wiedzę dotyczącą funkcjonowania bibliotek publicznych jako instytucji kultury, w kontekście pracy z dziećmi i młodzieżą. [BPDM02_01]
 K_W03 [4/5]
Student potrafi analizować i dobierać treści kulturowe oraz informacje przydatne w pracy z dziećmi i młodzieżą w bibliotece. [BPDM02_02]
 K_U01 [4/5]
Student potrafi diagnozować i analizować problemy w pracy z młodymi użytkownikami biblioteki oraz proponować rozwiązania. [BPDM02_03]
 K_U02 [4/5]
Student potrafi projektować i wdrażać innowacyjne działania animacyjne i edukacyjne w bibliotece dziecięcej. [BPDM02_04]
 K_U04 [5/5]
Student rozumie społeczne znaczenie działań biblioteki dziecięcej i podejmuje inicjatywy odpowiadające na potrzeby lokalnej społeczności. [BPDM02_05]
 K_K03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [BPDM02_fs_1] 10 Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09]  		course work BPDM02_01 BPDM02_02 BPDM02_03 BPDM02_04 BPDM02_05
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
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
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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