LIS 203 Introduction
to Information Organization
Co-requisite: LIS
203L
Theories, systems, and practices of
information organization. Emphasis on understanding the basic
function of library catalogs, indexes, metadata, finding aids and
Internet search engines. Credit: 3 semester
hours.
LIS 204 Introduction
to Library & Information Science
A survey of the field including
theory/ practice, historical trends/developments, computer-based
and other information systems, and societal concerns. Must be taken
as one of the first two courses. Credit: 3 semester hours.
LIS 205 Introduction to Information
Sources & Services
Scope, organization, and evaluation of reference sources and
services, with emphasis on information use and retrieval in a
virtual environment and contemporary models of service
delivery. Credit: 3 semester hours.
LIS 211 Collection Development &
Management of Knowledge Resources
Prerequisite: LIS 204
Philosophy and methods of managing collections in physical and
virtual libraries, with emphasis on assessing and meeting
information needs. May include a service learning
requirement. Credit: 3 semester hours.
LIS 239 Research &
Evaluation Methods
Methods applicable to research and evaluation in librarianship and
information science; basic data analysis; planning, designing,
evaluating, conducting and reporting research and evaluation.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
Additional Requirement
Students must complete one of
the following management courses:
LIS 231 College & University
Libraries
Academic library administration, planning, staffing, and
evaluation. The history of higher education and the college library
in the U.S. The impact of demographic and social changes on the
provision of service. Credit: 3 semester
hours.
LIS 232 Special Libraries &
Information Centers
The goals, organization, operation, environment,
functions, and services of special libraries/information centers;
collection issues, user services, management, and marketing.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
LIS 233 Public Libraries &
Community Information Centers
The objectives, organization, and services of contemporary
public libraries , including the ways in which they serve
diverse communities and reach underserved populations Field trips
may be required. Credit: 3 semester
hours.
LIS 234 School Library Media Center
Management
Prerequisite: LIS 204, LIS 205, LIS
211, LIS 217
Administration of the academic program, services, collection,
staff, and budget of the school library media center. Planning,
research, and evaluation methods for compliance with state and
national standards. Credit: 3 semester hours.