Developmental bibliotherapy in library practice Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-N2BN19.2.2025

Module name: Developmental bibliotherapy in library practice
Module code: W1-BN-NB-N2-BRPB03
Programme code: W1-N2BN19.2.2025
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:
The module focuses on an in-depth study of developmental bibliotherapy as a tool to support the emotional, social and cognitive development of library users. Students gain advanced knowledge of the theoretical foundations of bibliotherapy and develop skills in designing and implementing bibliotherapy activities in library practice, taking into account the needs of different audiences.
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 has in-depth knowledge of the theoretical assumptions of bibliotherapy and its interdisciplinary connections, knows the main categories and contemporary currents of bibliotherapy, and has specialized knowledge of the workshop of the bibliotherapist. [BRPB03_01 ]
 K_W03 [5/5]
The student is able to apply in practice the criteria for selecting texts for bibliotherapeutic purposes. [BRPB03_02]
 K_U01 [5/5]
Students are able to independently construct scenarios for bibliotherapeutic activities and actively participate in the planning and organisation of educational activities in this area. [BRPB03_03]
 K_U06 [5/5]
The student is able to establish and develop cooperation with institutions engaged in bibliotherapy and design therapeutic activities in the space of a library of any type, considering the applicable legislation. [BRPB03_04]
 K_U07 [5/5]
The student is ready to recognize the needs of the community for bibliotherapeutic support and responsibly choose forms and methods of bibliotherapeutic work to meet them. [BRPB03_05]
 K_K03 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [BRPB03_fs_1] 10 Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09]  		course work BRPB03_01 BRPB03_02 BRPB03_03 BRPB03_04 BRPB03_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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, 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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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