Information and Library Science

Principles of library information science including core values of the profession and intellectual freedom. An overview of the history, philosophy, purpose, function and structure of library/information agencies. Core course.

The description and organization of information resources; metadata, bibliographic records, databases, and catalogs. Access points, subject analysis, controlled vocabularies, authorities, and classification. Current developments in shared cataloging and universal bibliographic control. Core course.

Introduction to information Science and Technology on a theoretical and practical level. Principles and applications of computers, information systems, and communication technologies in libraries and information centers. Core course.

Planning, programming, implementation and evaluation of library and information services for a variety of users. Core course.

General principles of management theory and practice applicable to various types of information agencies. Decision-making, planning and employment practices are emphasized.

Evaluation and selection of print, non-print, and digital resources to meet the curricular and personal needs of students in grades PK–6 with an emphasis on alignment with Common Core State Standards. Strategies to promote reading and literacy. Learning styles, stages of human growth and development with a focus on ages 4–12, and cultural influences on learning.

Examination of the roles of reading professionals in school, classroom and public libraries. Includes overview of Pre K – 12 literature, analysis of approaches to reading instruction and examination of collaborative opportunities.

Technical services operations in information management acquisitions, serials, bibliographic records, databases, catalogs, and metadata. Current and future developments.

Selection and management of information resources, including collection analysis and evaluation, processes and practices of collection building and maintenance in all forms.

Examines the areas of strategic planning, policy writing, ethical information access, community outreach and advocacy. Investigation of political and social issues affecting libraries and information agencies on local, state and national levels. Fieldwork option.

Overall administration of the school library media center including policy development, budgeting, personnel, organization, facilities, technology, and instruction.

Analysis and implementation of best practices in technology and media integration in content areas. Exploration of collaborative applications for classrooms at all grade levels. Information/media literacy as an essential component of standards based inquiry learning.

Fundamental concepts and knowledge of data administration and presentation, including data treatment and analytical skills, critically assess and interpret presentation, and deploy digital media for scholarly practice.

An overview of data curation as a lifecycle management strategy to manage, evaluate, collect, organize, preserve, share, and support the use and re-use of digital objects.

The fundamentals of materials preservation and conservation in libraries and archival institutions. Focuses on best practices for the creation, provision, and long-term preservation of digital entities.

Public Libraries Re-imagined Organization, administration and services of public libraries: policies budgeting, personnel, organization, facilities and technology. Emerging trends and the role of public libraries as centers for lifelong learning are examined.

Best practices related to strategic planning and assessment, budgeting, and evaluating human, information, and physical resources. Organization of facilities to enhance the use of resources and services and to ensure equitable access. Methods for educating on the ethical use of information and ideas. Advocating for and marketing of information programs, resources, and services. Ongoing professional growth through library associations and professional publications.

Students will examine strategies for teaching in multimedia environments, organizing information and support for k-12 classrooms, and managing the responsibilities as teacher and instructional partner by integrating current research and actualizing best practices in the field.

Introduction to the principles of the systematic application of instructional design. Critique of current and alternative instructional design models. Scheduled fall and spring semesters.

Guided observation and supervised student teaching in a school library media center with a cooperating teacher who has received Teacher Education and Mentoring (T.E.A.M.) training and holds a Master’s degree in the subject matter. Must meet all School of Education student reaching requirements and departmental permission is required.

A Professional work experience in an academic, public, special or school library. By arrangement. Course taken as pass/fail only.

Integration of support and assessment for student teachers and DSAP placements. Focus on unit planning to meet accreditation and certification requirements, classroom management, reflective practice, and managing the responsibilities of teacher and instructional partner by actualizing best practices in the field.

Quantitative and qualitative research methods in professional practice in academic and research-oriented environments. Research and its use in the information, management, policy, and decision-making process.

An introduction to work in archives and museums including basic theories and methodologies and to the application of archival and museum theory in the digital world.

Scheduled any semester as needed to explore new course topics. Scheduled irregularly.

For the advanced student with a background in library science to explore in-depth study in topics outside current courses. By arrangement. Scheduled fall and spring semesters.

Copyright law for students in education, information and library science, journalism, English, art, and those having interest in protecting their creative works and in legally using the copyrighted works of others.

A theoretical study of and practice in designing, constructing and evaluating digital libraries for today's digital media curation.

Synthesis of research, theory, and practice in library and information science. Requires three parts: a proposal, a final product, and a written report.

Research and writing of the thesis in the area of library and information science, under the direction of an ILS department faculty member.