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Course Description

Discover how libraries began and hear stories about people who have spent their lives protecting and collecting books and how they will continue in the digital age. Identify famous bookstores around the world, and explore book festivals, book towns, and even look at novels about books.

Learner Outcomes

Identify two early libraries around the world and describe how and why specific collections were accumulated; Explore ways a library collection can contribute to the stability of a culture and discuss two methods used by libraries to ensure culture in the Digital Age; Evaluate famous bookstores and list two ways they have adapted to societal and technological shifts; Compare and contrast the traditions of book festivals and book towns with antiquarian bookstores in supporting a reading culture for society; Explore two or more “books about books” and participate in a small group discussion.
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Section Title
Preserving the Books of the World: Then and Now
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
F
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jan 17, 2025 to Jan 31, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 16, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 16, 2025
Instructors
  • Marcy Gouge
Section Notes
Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 101.
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