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LSC 502 Management of Library and Information Services Introduction to the process, principles, practices, theories and case studies in the administration, management and supervision of libraries and information services. Focus on management functions: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. (Lec. 3) LSC 503 Collection Development Introduction to process, practices, and problems of collection building, maintenance, and evaluation regardless of format or subject of material, type of institutional setting, or community or client group served. (Lec. 3) LSC 504 Reference and Information Services Practical experience in the use of basic electronic and print information sources with readings and discussion on the philosophy and administrative aspects of reference work. (Lec. 3) LSC 505 Organization of Information Theory and practice of organizing information following national and international standards; focus on bibliographic information. Emphasizes the understanding and application of cataloging and classification principles, standards, tools, bibliographic utilities and networks. (Lec. 3) LSC 506 Technical Services Principles and policies in the acquisition, organization, conservation, and circulation of materials in libraries and information centers. Includes examination of automation of library processes. (Lec. 3) LSC 508 Introduction to Information Science and Technology Introduction to the organization, retrieval, and analysis of information and the technologies used to control the manipulation and dissemination of information in library and information settings. (Lec. 3) LSC 510 History of Books and Printing The art and craft of book production through the ages; printers, methods, and materials with consideration of the role of the book in cultural development. (Lec. 3) LSC 512 History of Libraries and Librarianship The development of libraries and librarianship within a cultural, social, and economic context from antiquity to the present. (Lec. 3) LSC 513 Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Historical development and current status of the concept of intellectual freedom and the restraints that past and present societies have imposed on it. Special attention given to the librarian’s role in defense of intellectual freedom. (Lec. 3) LSC 514 Information Policy This course provides an opportunity to examine the large world of information policy and how changing technology, specifically the Internet, has affected our informtion policies. (Lec. 3)
LSC 515 Information Ethics This course deals with the decisions librarians and information managers are forced to make on a daily basis and the norms a society constructs concerning how information should be handled. (Lec. 3) LSC 517 Community Relations for Libraries Includes public relations, advocacy, determining community needs, identifying potential partners, building partnerships, developing a community relations plan, and envisioning the library’s future. Incorporates programs and strategies of core professional organizations. (Lec. 3) Pre: 502 or permission of instructor. LSC 520 School Library Media Services The role of the library media specialist as teacher, information specialist, instructional partner, and program manager, with emphasis on creating instructional programs in schools. Summer or fall semester prior to practicum. (Lec. 3) Pre: completion of 21 hours including core courses, LSC 502, 504, LSC 505, and 508 or permission of the instructor. LSC 521 Public Library Service Planning, evaluation and programming in public libraries, with an emphasis on community analysis and responsive services. Development of a grant proposal or equivalent project required. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 502 or permission of instructor. LSC 522 College and University Library Service Study of the functions, organization, management, and services of college and university libraries. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 502. LSC 523 Special Library Service A survey of some of the major categories of special libraries in academia, corporations, foundations, government agencies and the military, typically including museums, conservatories, divinity schools, legal institutions, businesses, laboratories, industries, and healthcare organizations.(Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 502. LSC 524 Teaching About Information: Philosophy and Methodology. An introduction to all aspects of instructing a diverse clientele in the effective use of information in all forms. Philosophy, cognitive aspects, methodologies, media, and the administration, coordination, and evaluation of Information Literacy Instruction will be considered (Lec. 3) Pre: 504 or permission of instructor. LSC 525 Multiculturalism in Libraries Determining information needs and planning library collections, services, and programs for a diverse population. Historical, philosophical, and comparative aspects of multiculturalism in libraries will also be considered. (Lec.) Pre: 6 credits or permission of the instructor. LSC 528 Media in the Library The role of multimedia materials in library and information settings, including the selection, evaluation, organization, and utilization of audiovisual hardware and software, and introduction to emerging communication technologies. (Lec. 3) LSC 529 Theory and Production of Library Media Communications Introduction to the design and production of graphic, photographic, audio, video, and computer-based materials for library and information environments through the application of basic communication, perception, and learning theories. (Lec.3) LSC 530 Reading Interests of Children Building, maintaining, evaluating and promoting collections for children in public libraries and elementary school media centers. Fiction and nonfiction books emphasized, digital and other resources also discussed. (Lec. 3) LSC 531 Reading Interests of Young Adults Building, maintaining, evaluating and promoting collections to serve the special interests and information needs of adolescents in public and secondary school libraries. Focus on books; graphic novels, Internet, etc. included. (Lec. 3) LSC 533 Digital Resources for Children and Teens Investigate informational, educational, and recreational resources, primarily on the Internet. Emphasis on selection, evaluation, promotion, and the development of information literacy. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 530 or 531 or permission of instructor. LSC 535 Public Library Youth Services Public library services to children and young adults, with emphasis on the development of programs to meet library goals and objectives. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 502 or permission of instructor. LSC 537 Health Sciences Librarianship Serves as an introduction to the field. Covers the literature, vocabulary, computer applications, reference tools, information retrieval, and environments relating to health sciences libraries. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 502 and LSC 504 or permission of instructor. LSC 538 Law Librarianship Introduction to legal bibliography and research and to a broad range of problems involved in the administration and operation of various kinds of law libraries. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 502 and LSC 504 or permission of instructor. LSC 539 Business Information An introduction to many aspects of business information services, as well as to business information in all formats. This course will emphasize services in business libraries and information centers, and the fields of corporate intelligence and knowledge management will also be considered and discussed. (Lec. 3) Pre: 504. LSC 540 Humanities Information and Materials Information needs and services of all areas of the humanities. Unique aspects of library services and materials in all formats will be considered. Pre: 504. LSC 541 Social Science Information Information needs and services in all areas of the social sciences and the professions, including information in all formats. Pre: 504. LSC 542 Library Materials in Science and Technology Library resources in science and technology, including the major works, serial publications, and reference and bibliographical materials. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 503 and LSC 504. LSC 543 Government Publications Survey of the publishing activities and publications of national, state, and local governments with emphasis on the publications of the United States government. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 504. LSC 544 Visual Information Science An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of information science related to information (data) collection, analysis, processing, transmission, utilization, and communication, in modern and digital libraries and information centers. (Lec. 3)Pre: LSC 508 or permission of instructor. LSC 545 Indexing and Abstracting Principles and techniques of indexing for the purpose of information storage and retrieval. Includes periodical indexing, book indexing, automatic indexing, abstracting, and thesaurus construction. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 504. LSC 546 Computer Systems in Library Automation Introduction to principles of systems analysis and the tools of analysis. Study of library automation systems and networksand the application of new technologies to library operations and services. (Lec. 3) Pre: permission of instructor. LSC 547 Online Searching and Services Introduction to computerized information retrieval and the provision of computerized information services in libraries, including hands-on experience. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 504 or permission of instructor. LSC 548 Internet for Librarians Introduction to the tools, protocols and search utilities used to access information on the Internet. Hands on experience integrating the Internet into traditional library and information services will be provided. (Lec./Lab) Pre: LSC 508 or permission of instructor. LSC 549 Information Storage and Retrieval Theory, methods, evaluation, and research of analyzing, storing, indexing languages, information storage media, information storage and retrieval systems, and information seeking and retrieving in libraries and information services. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 504 and LSC 505. LSC 550 Organization of Digital and Nonbook Resources Using the most current international and national standards for organization of digital and nonbook resources the course emphasizes not only bibliographic control of these resources for retrieval but also issues relating to subject analysis, standards, access, and other mark-up languages for better retrieval. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 505. LSC 557 Research and Evaluation in Library and Information Services Introduction to research methods for community analysis information needs assessment, and evaluation of library and information services; critique of published research. Includes substantial paper involving significant independent study (Lec. 3) Pre: completion of 15 hours or permission of instructor. LSC 562 Administration of Special Collections, Archives, and Manuscripts (I, 3) Principles and techniques for administering manuscript and archival repositories, including acquisitions policy, appraisal criteria, methodology, and preservation practices. (Lec. 3) Pre: core courses, 502-508, or permission of instructor. Caldwell, E. LSC 564 Introduction to Library Preservation Organization, management, principles, and techniques as they apply to the development and administration of a library preservation program. Includes causes of deterioration of materials, deacidification, and reformatting and selecting for preservation. (Lec. 3) LSC 565 Rare Book Librarianship Organization, management, principles, and techniques as they apply to the development and administration of rare book collections. (Lec. 3) Pre: LSC 510 or permission of instructor. LSC 593 Independent Work Supervised reading or investigation in areas of special interest. Student must obtain written approval prior to registration for the semester for which the study is proposed. (Independent Study). Pre: 18 hours of library science with a B average. 593 and 595 may be repeated for a combined total of 6 credits. LSC 595 Professional Field Experience Directed field experience applying theory to practice in libraries, information centers, and related organizations. Jointly supervised by a member of the faculty and a professional in the cooperating institution. (Practicum). Pre: completion of at least 18 hours of library science with a B average. 45 hours per credit. 593 and 595 may be repeated for a combined total of 6 credits. ( Guidelines , PFE form ) LSC 596 School Library Media Practicum and Seminar Directed field experience in two school library media centers (150 hours in elementary and 150 hours in secondary). Perform roles and demonstrate competencies of a library media specialist. Bi-weekly seminars (Lec./Lab. 9) Pre: LSC 520 with a B or better and 30 hours of library science with a B average or permission of the instructor. LSC 597 Selected Topics Selected topics in library and information studies of current and special interest not covered in existing course offerings. Topics announced prior to each offering. (Lec. 3) Pre: permission of instructor. |
