90 courses with the subject LIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
This required orientation course introduces all Library and Information Science, and Dual Degree students to the full range of academic, administrative, and social expectations for stu
This course is an introduction to the field of library and information science, exploring information professions, services, and institutions, as well as addressing fundamental concepts and theories of information.
The course applies the principles of evaluation research to contemporary information management problems. It covers the fundamentals
Designed to acquaint students with the basic management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. The course is intended
This co-taught course offers a thematic exploration of children's and young adult literature as viewed through the sometimes compleme
A critical review of the issues and trends in management, program development, and evaluation of contemporary school library media cente
This course focuses on topics related to services, information sources and information seeking processes as manifested in a variety of information centers. Introduces i
This course offers an overview of user instruction and assessment of related learning outcomes across information settings. The course will introduce basi
Given the increasing diversity of information users in the United States, information professionals need to learn more about specific groups in order to provide appropriate services. This course examines the special needs and potential contributions of groups that are traditionally underrepresented in information settings. Through readings, discussion, and guest lectu
This course examines the planning and delivery of information and recreational services to meet the diverse needs of young people between the ages of 12
This course surveys the history, staffing, organization, development, and future of special libraries-of multiple types-in North America. Specif
The phenomena, activities, and issues surrounding the organization of information in service of users and user communities. Topics in
This course addresses the theories, principles, and practices of bibliographic description and the application of national standards to the construction of catalogs in libraries. It covers the
This course addresses the theories, principles, and practices of subject cataloging and classification. It covers the application of national standards to the creation of bibliographic records and to the construction of catalogs in libraries and other inform
The course focuses on the book publishing industry and its relationship to the library profession. Students examine all the segments of the publishing process: editorial, design, m
"Social Informatics" refers to the body of research and study that examines social aspects of computerization - including the roles of information technology in social and organizational change
This course provides an overview of the social, economic, and political impact of adult functional illiteracy in the United States; it discusses the issue at both the federal and state level
This course examines cultural origins and contemporary practices of oral storytelling. It explores the psychological and social value of stor
The course will cover a wide variety of topics concerned with the history and development of the book, both as a physical object and as the bearer of intellectual content. Therefore, the lectures/discussions will look at two different kinds of phenomena: the physica
A survey of print and electronic information sources as well as coverage of basic business concepts is provided. It will include sources basic to business, fina
This courses serves as a foundation course for students who seek careers as information professionals in archives, museums, libraries, and other cultural heritage settings. Working with representative partner sites, the
This course is in three components: 1) studying the ethics and responsible practice of oral history; 2) developing a project to docu
This course is designed for students interested in learning about music library management, organization, and information services. I
Study of legal information; origins, organization, dissemination, and use of legal media, as w
Fundamentals of archival theory and practice, including the issues, values, methods, and activities in archival settings. Introduction to core archiv
This course covers the fundamentals of the prevention and remedial treatment for the preservation of collections in libraries, archives, and museums. Th
Explores access to and use of archives and manuscript collections within the framework of archival description and representation. How archives are described and the surroga
Archival appraisal, or the assessment and evaluation of archival records to determine their continuing value for long-term retention, is one of the central and most critical challenges
Developing a knowledge base that encompasses a variety of competencies around sustaining an archives is vital for archivists who often work in small one or two person repositories or may face
Explores the relationship among historical events, the creation and maintenance of archival records, and the construction of social memory. Analyzes the rol
This course will investigate current practice for the preservation of digital materials. Topics will include sustainability characteristics of digital media; media
This course will cover the theory and practice of metadata as it is applied to digital collections. It will provide students with a comprehensive overview of current metadata standar
This course addresses the creation, management, and dissemination of art information in museums and in their archives and libraries, as well as in academic art libraries and vi
This course in preservation management deals with the planning, implementation, and management of an effective collections maintenance program, including an effective repair program for a small/medi
This course teaches the core concepts and skills needed to create and manage digital collections and repositories. It covers the digital convergence of cultural heritage
With the growth of the Internet and the proliferation of electronic applications in librarianship, the role of the Special Collections and Rare Book library has not gotten simpler. In fact, the new technology has added a layer
This course surveys the history, staffing, organization, development, and future of public libraries, addressing the principles and techniques associated with
This course surveys the history, staffing, organization, development, and future of college and university libraries. Common issues-
This course covers the history of libraries from earliest times to the present day. It includes specific institutions, trends in service and facilities, and individuals important in the development of these institutions. While the
Activities through which library collections are systematically developed and managed are explored, especially the formulation and implementation of written col
The course addresses core principles and skills needed for information professionals to manage electronic resources and provide quality bibliographic search services in a variety of environments. The course
This course covers the conceptual frameworks and applied methodologies for user-centered design and user experience research. Emphasis is placed on learning and practicing a variety of usability research method
This course addresses the theories and methodologies associated with managing institutional records, both paper-based and electronic. It introduces the set of activiti
Principles and practices of database management and database design. Discussion and practice cover database application l
Students complete structured field experience activities in elementary and secondary school libraries. Students will document their field
This course will prepare the school library teacher to successfully integrate new and emerging technologies into the school library program, technology lab, and classroom. Technologies studied will be appropriate for integration into a
This course provides an in-depth look at the pedagogy of teaching and learning including an analysis of the research base that informs the application of specific strategies used for effective i
This course provides an introduction to current practices in digitization project management and provides an overview of the concepts, issues, tools and techniques of digital
This course will introduce students to the components of the medieval manuscript codex and teach them how to localize and date this kind of material, introducing them to the fields of pa
This course will cover the entire knowledge management cycle from knowledge capture and codification, to sharing and communities of practice, transfer and application. It will als
Organizing and structuring content to help individuals, communities, and organizations find and manage internal and external Web-based resources and services. Ap
Photographs as visual information. Problems of meaning, context, and definition. Responsibilities of the photo archivist. History of major types of photographi
This course explores the primary formats, technologies, approaches, and social dimensions of archiving and preserving motion picture film, magne
Information visualization is the interdisciplinary study of the visual representation of large-scale collections of non-numerical information, such as library and bibliographic databases, networks of relations on the Internet, query and retrieval s
The course will examine the ethical implications of decisions made within various organizational contexts regarding issues such as property ownership, strategy formulation, the utilization of computer technology
Outreach and advocacy are critical components of successful archives and cultural heritage programs, encompassing broad areas of user concerns from digital exhibits
The increasingly digital nature of the cultural heritage milieu is driving convergence of practice in LAMS (libraries, archives and museum). Before appropriate technological soluti
This course addresses the evaluation, selection, and organization of materials for children (ages 0 - 12) in public and school library collections. Students will become familia
This course examines trends and techniques in planning and delivering public library services to children and their families. Attenti
This course addresses the evaluation, selection, and organization of materials for young adults (young people ages 12 - 18) in public and school library collections. Students wi
This course covers the fundamental concepts and theories pertaining to information science. The course content includes core concepts and theories, information context, user and needs, inf
Introduces computer science and programming using a high-level programming language (currently Python). Teaches program design in the
From a foundation of systems theory, the software- and systems-development life cycle, intergroup communication, Systems Analysis & Design considers all aspects of the analysis of information systems documentation (needs analysi
Libraries and archives rely on data. While data is ubiquitous, the formats in which data is stored can vary widely. The differences in formats can hinder the accessibility of useful information an
This course provides the conceptual foundation and context of computing, Internet and related technologies as used in information-intensive professions. With an emphasis both on concepts (along with an emphasis on terminology that appears in the professional literature) and
Comparison of international library and information systems in terms of national differences in philosophy, objectives, and services. Evalu
This course is designed to teach students how to meet the popular reading needs of adult public library users. Genre fiction, literary fiction and non-fiction titles along with readers’ advisory resources and tools are explored. The relationship of readers’ adv
This course provides with in-depth knowledge of intellectual freedom and related access issues that information professionals cope with in libraries and informa
The Practicum Equivalent Experience provides students with the opportunity to apply in a school setting the skills and knowledge that he/she has learned throughout the School Library Teacher Program. If a student is currently work
This is an educational field-based experience at the preK-8 grade level for students needing a practicum as certification requirement
This is an educational field-based experience at the 7-12 grade level for students needing a practicum as certification requirement.
The independent study program provides an opportunity for the student with a distinguished academic record, who has achieved degree candidacy, to pursue an individual topic related to his/her own interests for use in a substantial paper or project. A faculty member guides
This is a course open to a variety of subjects and topics. This provides faculty with the opportunity and flexibility to develop cour
SLIS students have the opportunity to access distance education courses through WISE member schools that are distinguished in quality
Course focuses on the specific settings, requirements, opportunities and challenges faced by organizations charged with the collection, preservation, access and retention of records created through the activity of governing. Starting from the notion of a "record' as it applies in a government context, this course e
This course provides a theoretical and practical introduction to Museum Studies. Students will read academic scholarship on the history of museums, the cultural and epistemological functions they have served and the ethical dilemmas th
This course introduces a diverse number of archival issues analyzed from an international perspective. Topics include historical deve
This course is a focused field experience combined with a related academic components. The field experience involves a minimum of 130 hours in an LIS setting an
Examines the theory and practice of public history for those who plan to apply their academic historical studies in public settings.
Introduces computer science and programming using a high-level programming language (currently Python). Teaches progr
Libraries, archives and other information centers need to be able to gather and use data to demonstrate value and effectiveness to their stakeholders. Data can also guide information professionals to make strategi
This course provides a theoretical and practical introduction to Museum Studies. Students will read academic scholarship on the history of museums, the cultural and epistemological functions they have served and the ethical dilemmas th
Student will travel internationally to work with libraries and archives in a foreign setting. The work will include collaborating wit
Open only to students in the doctoral program. Required of all such students (1) not in residence in any regular semester in order to
Independent Study offers an opportunity for the doctoral student to pursue individual study related to aspects of management not cove
This course offers an opportunity for elective doctoral seminars on different topics, and is designed to respond to current issues and interests. Each seminar topic must be approved by the Committee on Doctoral Studies
This course addresses the theories, principles, and practices of social science research. It examines reflective inquiry (including the development of the problem statement, literature review, theoretical framework, logical
This course covers basic statistical methods and tools for exploratory data analysis in social sciences, focusing on basic concepts o
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