Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion, students should be able to:

1. Explain the basic architecture of online search tools, such as search engines and library databases.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of social media and web tools for library purposes. 
3. Design and develop a library-related website that includes multi-media resources and follows universal design principles.
4. Describe how libraries use web-based applications and tools to serve library patrons and streamline library processes.

1. Analyze basic database structures and search engine functions.
2. Use and develop social media tools for the library, such as blogs, wikis, twitter, facebook, etc.
3. Exploration of e-books, RFID, virtual services, cloud computing,and more.
4. Interactive class discussions.
5. Individual and group activities, projects, and presentations.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of various aspects of library technologies, such as basic database and search engine structures and function, social media, and web-based tools through class discussions, activities, projects, and presentations.
2. Actively participate in class discussions.
3. Actively collaborate with others to complete group activities, projects, and presentations.
4. Complete class activities, projects, and presentations on time.

1. Database structures and search engine functionality
2. Social media in libraries
3. Online tools and resources used in libraries.