How many classes may I complete at
Oakdale?
The program consists of 36 credits (12 courses). Students
may complete up to 30 credits at Oakdale. There is a six-credit
residency on the main campus in Queens.
How difficult is it to fit a Queens course
into the schedules of students living and/or working in Eastern
Suffolk?
Special courses such as Internship Seminar, Exploring NY Libraries,
and those with mixed-mode (partially on-line) delivery meet for
fewer class sessions, cutting down on in-person trips to the
campus. Another option is to take a class that meets on selected
Saturdays, when there is no rush hour!
When are classes offered at
Oakdale?
Most classes meet seven times per semester for four hours, usually
on Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings, or Saturday mornings at
10am.
How often are courses run?
Each of the six core courses is offered once per year.
Electives and requirements for certain concentrations may run every
other year.
What are the core courses?
- LIS 203 Organization of Information
- LIS 204 Introduction to Library &
Information Science
- LIS 205 Introduction to Information Sources
& Services
- LIS 211 Collection Development &
Management of Knowledge Resources
- LIS 240 Management of Libraries &
Information Centers
- LIS 262 Advanced Information Sources &
Services
What other courses have been
offered?
- LIS 121 Literature & Related Resources
for Children
- LIS 127 Library Services for Children
- LIS 217 Design & Production of Media
Resources
- LIS 233 Public Libraries & Community
Information Centers
- LIS 234 School Media Centers
- LIS 238 Web Design for Libraries &
Information Centers
- LIS 250 Information Sources in the Arts &
Humanities
- LIS 263 Information Ethics
- LIS 280 Telecommunications Technology and
Policy
Will I have use of a library?
The Benilde Hall Library on the Oakdale campus holds certain print
resources needed for the completion of assignments. The acquisition
of a more comprehensive collection is being planned. The library
has a computer lab where students may access the many electronic
resources of the University’s libraries. Among the materials
accessible electronically are reserve materials for classes.
Do Oakdale students have borrowing
privileges?
Currently, the LIS materials at Oakdale are non-circulating (i.e.,
reference and periodicals). However, students may request
circulating materials from the Queens campus library and they are
delivered to Oakdale.
Can the library be accessed from my home
computer? Can I use the main library?
Yes, the library may be accessed from home with a password provided
to registered students. Oakdale students visiting the Queens campus
have full privileges with their Storm (ID) card.
Where do I have to go for advisement and
registration? Financial aid information?
You may meet with your advisor at Oakdale and complete the
registration process online. A designated administrator from the
Financial Aid office is available to Oakdale students via phone and
e-mail.
Where can I get more
information?
You may arrange to visit and/or speak with Dr. Elizabeth Pollicino,
Associate Director, by calling (631) 218-7807 or sending an e-mail
to pollicie@stjohns.edu.