Coursework Papers

These are written works I have completed during my MLS studies at the University at Buffalo.  Click on the titles to view PDF versions of the documents. 

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Needs Assessment

Students were asked to design a needs assessment to determine if there was a need for a particular collection at a fictional library.  Precedes the "Selection of Materials". 

Selection of Materials

Students were given a mock $1,500 budget for a new collection of materials for a fictional library.  Discusses the selection, evaluation, and needs of the selected materials.  Succeeds the "Needs Assessment".

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Collection Development Policy

This was a group term project to design a collection development policy for a fictional library. 

IPL2 Reference Coursework

Students were required to provide reference service for three patron questions for the Internet Public Library (IPL2) "Ask a Librarian" service. 

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