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No. 22: Book Collecting 22-26 July 1996 |
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1. How useful were the pre-course readings?![]() 1: The pre-course readings were essential to this course. Understanding much of what was discussed depended on having a knowledge of vocabulary. Some of the materials were, however, difficult to locate. 2: Literature was only marginally useful for preparation, but will be good reference tools ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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2. Were the course syllabus and other materials distributed in class useful (or will they be so in the future, after you return home)?![]() 1: Useful in knowing what was being discussed and when specific topics would be discussed. Probably won't use the syllabus in the future. Class notes, on the other hand, will come in very handy. 2: Syllabus served its intended purpose well. 3: In general, yes ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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3. Was the intellectual level of the course content appropriate?![]() 1: Yes. 2: Yes ![]() ![]() |
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4. If your course had field trips, were they effective? [The course toured Special Collections in Alderman Library (public spaces, digitizing center, catalog, etc., and the Etext Center for a presentation by David Seaman.]![]() 1: Visiting Special Collections was just right. The visit to the Electronic Classroom could have been longer, but only to play on the Internet. 2: Trip to Special Collections was informative and interesting. This aspect of the course could be expanded to several hours by presentations by library staff as to their respective functions and descriptions of Special Collections's operations. 3: Would wish for more time in Special Collections. Internet class useful to all except those (and there were some) who were complete neophytes. 4: Yes ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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5. Did the actual course content correspond to its RBS brochure description and Expanded Course Description (ECD)? Did the course in general meet your expectations?![]() 1: Yes and yes. 2: Generally, yes. 3: Yes and Yes. 4: Yes. 5: 1) Yes, was quite accurate. 2) Exceeded expectations. 6: The course was well represented and exceeded my expectations. The fellowship with the students and instructors was a pleasant bonus. (Are class reunions possible?) 7: Absolutely. 8: Perfectly. The Course Description was most accurate ![]() |
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6. What did you like best about the course?![]() 1: I have a better knowledge of the book collecting world and a better sense of the direction I might want to consider. Both WB and TB willingly shared experience, knowledge, and wisdom. They made the course applicable to each of us, no small feat. 2: Historical references to the book trade and famous collectors (especially US persons). Anecdotal material was particularly entertaining. 3: Interaction between instructors and the contributions from other members of the course. 4: Instructors went out of their way to share knowledge on a one-to-one and on a group basis (including TB on visits to booksellers). 5: The wealth of permanent and important information given in a delightful manner. 6: The people. 7: The dual instructor arrangement made for interesting dialogue and student participation. 8: The fact that it enabled me to ask specific questions related to my own collecting ![]() |
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7. How could the course have been improved?![]() 1: I do not work in an environment where I sit for several hours at a time ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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8. Please comment at will on the quality/enjoyability of the various RBS activities in which you took part outside of class, eg Sunday afternoon tour, Sunday night dinner and videos, Bookseller Night, tour of the Etext Center or Electronic Classroom, printing demonstrations, evening lectures, &c.![]() 1: Evening lectures were interesting and enjoyable ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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9. Any final thoughts?![]() 1: A great place to start. I'll be back! 2: Terrific course, great week! I would greatly enjoy returning for another course. Many thanks to RBS (especially to TB, BAP and staff, and to other instructors). 3: Apply early and often ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Number of respondents: 10 |
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There were ten students: eight were collectors (80%), one was an antiquarian bookseller, retired (10%), and one was a teacher/professor (10%). |