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Graduate School of Library and Information Science Course Descriptions

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LIS 701 INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

An overview of the history, philosophy, purpose, functions and processes, users, collections and evaluation of academic, public, school and special libraries and information centers; of the history and trends of books and other media, publishing, and information technology; of the principles and basic elements of the collection development process; of relevant legal and ethical topics--intellectual property (copyright), access, confidentiality of records, intellectual freedom and censorship; and of current professional issues. This is the recommended first course for all GSLIS students. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.

LIS 703 ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE

An overview of principles, methods and systems in the organization of all types of library materials and information. An introduction to the basic level use and interpretation of principles for AACR2 , subject headings, Dewey Decimal Classification, OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), MARC21 (Machine Readable Cataloging) formats and Library of Congress Classification. Prerequisite or co-requisite: 701. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.

LIS 704 REFERENCE AND ONLINE SERVICES

An introduction to effective reference service in an electronic age. The course deals with the selection, evaluation and use of general reference sources in both hard copy and digital formats; nature, development, functions and management of reference and online services; reference interview; concepts, principles and problems of online bibliographic organization and control. Prerequisite or co-requisite: 701. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.

LIS 710 DESCRIPTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY

An examination of the physical book. Collation, binding, imprints, colophons, and more, are examined in their textual, physical and historical contexts. Prerequisite: 701. Offered in summer.

LIS 711 EARLY BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS

From clay, papyrus and parchment origins; ancient alphabets to the Roman; medieval manuscript hands and illumination; book production and bookselling; foundations of significant libraries; bibliographic sources. Prerequisite: 701. Offered in spring.

LIS 712 HISTORY OF THE PRINTED BOOK

From Gutenberg to the present; introduction to publishing, printing processes, book design (typography, illustration, binding) and distribution. Prerequisite: 701. Offered in fall.

LIS 713 PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION

Preservation and conservation of library materials, preventing damage, planning for disaster, restoration, equipment and supplies, environmental controls, storage and sources of information. Prerequisite: 701. Offered in fall.

LIS 716 COMMUNICATION FOR LEADERSHIP

Theory, research and practice of interpersonal and group communications for collaborative leadership roles: facilitator, coach, catalyst, and leader. Includes using a variety of media for information transfer among groups; communicating a leadership stance, creating and enrolling others in your vision (advocacy), developing organization support for your vision (systems literacy) and building skills in interpersonal communications, groups dynamics, negotiations, conflict resolution and asserting influence. Prerequisite: 701, 703, and 704. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 717 HUMAN RECORDS AND SOCIETY

An investigation of the social role of human records. The principal focus is on the role of recorded communication in the development of institutions and traditions of knowledge. Prerequisite: 701. Offered in summer.

LIS 718 STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN

The art of storytelling is perfected through presentation and self- evaluation. Students will develop their own styles and methods of presentation. Readings in folk literature as well as more contemporary and classical sources are required. Students will present stories regularly in class or elsewhere, plan storytelling programs and learn to evaluate and provide critiques of storytelling. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 704. Offered in spring and summer.

LIS 719 HISTORY OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE (new course 3/2009)

This course focuses on the history and development of children's literature in Britain, France, Germany and the United States from the Middle Ages through the mid-20th century. Texts are selected to represent different historical periods as well as a range of authors and illustrators with an emphasis on works of historical significance. Along with an overview of the impact of technological changes in book production on the development of children's literature, the analysis of texts, illustrations and book design will also consider the cultural and social contexts in which these works were produced. Underlying our examination of the literature will be the discussion of the concept of childhood and the roles of children, and how these have changed over time and across cultures. Attention is given to changing attitudes toward children as reflected in children's books. Coursework includes reading, discussion, written assignments and presentations. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered on demand, as need arises.

LIS 720 ENHANCING LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH CHILDREN'S LITERATURE (new course 3/2009)

This course is an analysis of the theory, research, technology, and pratical appliaitons that will enable students to implement strategies developmentally appropriate to children birth to eight; utilize and create effective materials; evaluate and use children's literature across all age-appropriate genres; and design an effective emergent literacy and literature-rich environment for libraries and early childhood centers. Topics covered include: literacy development through literature; creating a print-rich environment; integrating meaningful reading and writing experiences throughout the program; and providing group and individualized experiences in oral development and vocabulary acquisition. Instructional techniques will demonstrate how to foster children's skills and knowledge concerning oral language including its relationship to print; the functions of print; sound/letter relationships; story structures; and the techniques young readers use. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered on demand, as need arises.

LIS 721 LIBRARY MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN

Selection, evaluation and use of media for children in elementary and middle schools and public libraries. Materials in curricular areas are studied along with an examination of the relationships of materials to developmental characteristics and individual differences of the child, to curriculum and recreation, to the exceptional child, and to a multicultural society. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 722 LIBRARY MATERIALS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Selection, evaluation and use of media for young adults in middle and senior high schools and public libraries. Materials in curricular areas are studied along with an examination of the relationships of materials to developmental characteristics and individual differences of young adults in contemporary society, to curriculum and recreation, to the exceptional young adult and to a multicultural society. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 723 SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

Introduction to the planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of literature sharing services for children and young adults in school and public libraries. Emphasis is placed on techniques, such as presenting parent/teacher workshops, storytelling, presenting book talks and story programming. Prerequisites: 701, 704, and 721 or 722. Offered in fall and summer.

LIS 724 MEDIA SERVICES AND PRODUCTION

An overview of media technologies used in the teaching/learning process. Emphasis is given to: The relationship of learning theory to use of media (including interactive and multimedia technologies); the role of the library media specialist in facilitating effective creation/production and use of media by students and teachers; copyright issues; planning for technology. Prerequisites: 701,703, and 704. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 725 CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Introduction to the history, current trends and integration of curriculum as it relates to the school library media program. Emphasis is on collaborative planning and teaching between the library media specialist and teachers. Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704, 716, 721, 722, 724, and 773. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 726/EDU 528 LEARNING THEORIES, MOTIVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY

Candidates examine various theories of learning and motication and apply their understandings in the design of learning opportunities for students. Candidates explore the use of concepts underpinning the use of learning opportunities for students. Candidates explore underpinning the use of learning technologies and the use of computers in a constructivist classroom. They study productivity and online tools and acquire skills for using technology in instruction. Students develop competence in the methodologies and strategies for intergrating technology into classroom activities. Additionally, candidates examine research related to human, legal and equity issues concerning the use of computers and related technologies in educational settings. Prerequisites: LIS 701, 703, 704, 773 (SLMP students), 724 and permission of the School Library Media Program director.

LIS 727/EDU 560 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CURRICULUM

This course provides a hands-on approach to integrating technology into the instructional and administrative aspects of teaching at the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels based on the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards for All Teachers, and Core Technology Standards for All Teachers. Candidates study, evaluate and use a variety of professional and instructional software to develop instructional tools and complete administrative tasks. Candidates develop Web pages and use the Internet as a teaching tool. Candidates study processes for hardware and software selection. They also explore the selection, evaluation and the use of multimedia. Prerequisites: LIS 701, 703, 704, 773 (SLMP students), 724 and School Library Media Program director permission.

LIS 728 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I – STUDENT TEACHING

Practical experience in elementary, middle or secondary school library media centers totaling 400 hours. Students are placed in an elementary/middle school and a middle/secondary school setting for two five-week, non-paid, supervised clinical experiences. Fee required. Credit: five semester hours of student teaching credit (does not count toward the MLIS degree). Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704, 716, 721, 722, 724, 725, 773 and approval of the coordinator of clinical practice. Offered in fall and spring.

LIS 729 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II--INTERNSHIP (course description change 3/2009)

This course offers practical experience in elementary, middle or secondary school library media centers totaling 160 clock hours. Students are placed in an elementary/middle school and a middle/secondary school setting for two, non-paid, supervised clinical experiences. Fee required and does not count toward the MLIS degree. Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704, 716, 721, 722, 724, 725, 773 and approval of the coordinator of clinical practice. Offered in fall and spring.

LIS 730 CATALOGING AND CLASSIFICATION

Study of cataloging and classification systems with the primary emphasis on practical applications of standardized tools such as AACR; MARC 21 ( Machine Readable Cataloging formats, Dewey Decimal Classification and subject headings. The focus will be on their practical applications by examining different bibliographic problems found in various types of information resources. The discussion of practical applications will relate to current developments and changes in the field of technical services. Prerequisites: 701 and 703. Offered in spring.

LIS 731 LC SUBJECT ANALYSIS

In-depth study of the Library of Congress classification system, including L.C. subject headings, the application of L.C. classification schedules to general and special libraries, and the question of reclassification. Analysis of subject headings and other vocabulary approaches to information. Comparative study of the Library of Congress Classification system with other significant classification systems. Prerequisites: 701 and 703. Offered in summer.

LIS 732 INDEXING AND ABSTRACTING

The fundamentals of indexing and abstracting in theory and practice; formation of vocabularies; construction of a thesaurus; systems of indexing; effects of systems upon information retrieval; style and format of abstracts; evaluation of abstracting services; and requirements of users of abstracts. Prerequisites: 701 and 703. Offered in summer.

LIS 733 SERIALS MANAGEMENT

An overview of serial publications, their genesis, forms, handling procedures and use. A study of manual and mechanized procedures, content, selection and bibliographic control; library policy and administration of the serials function; and national and international cooperative serial programs. Prerequisites: 701 and 703. Offered in spring and summer.

LIS 737 ONLINE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Fundamentals of library automation, with a central emphasis on the design, development, management and uses of the OPACs in the context of integrated library systems. Studies selection, evaluation and use of computer based systems for acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, serials control and other library processes. Focuses on managerial issues, including evaluation of automated systems, system migration, RFPs, local system design, authority control, standards and protocols. Prerequisites: 701 and 703. Offered in summer.

LIS 740 REFERENCE SOURCES IN THE HUMANITIES

Study of criteria and methods for the evaluation, selection and utilization of materials, including introduction to appropriate databases, in philosophy, religion, visual arts, performing arts and literature. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 704. Offered in fall and spring.

LIS 741 REFERENCE SOURCES IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

A survey of the production, appraisal and use of reference and information sources, including databases, in the fields making up the social sciences. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 704. Offered in spring and summer.

LIS 742 REFERENCE SOURCES IN THE SCIENCES

Introduction to communication patterns and bibliographic control of information in the pure and applied sciences. Emphasis is on reference sources as they relate to user information needs and on the identification and optimization of appropriate search techniques, both manual and automated. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 704. Offered in fall and spring.

LIS 743 REFERENCE SOURCES IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

A study of management information resources. The course analyzes the production and access of externally generated information in both computer and print formats. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 704.Offered in fall and summer.

LIS 744 GOVERNMENT INFORMATION RESOURCES

Selection and acquisition of government publications; their organization and use for reference purposes. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 704. Offered in spring and summer.

LIS 745 SEARCHING ELECTRONIC DATABASES

Advanced study of the principles, concepts and skills needed in reference and information services in order to help answer users'' information queries by searching electronically-accessible databases. An overview of existing and state-of-the-art information systems and the development of appropriate search strategies. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 748 COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Course provides an overview of collection development and management for libraries and information centers. The evaluation and selection of materials in all formats will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be given to an analysis of issues related to access of electronic content. In addition, methods for managing print, digital, and multimedia collections will be examined. Publishing trends and emerging information product formats will also be studied. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 749 CRISIS INFORMATICS (new course 3/2009)

This course explores the interconnectedness of information, people and technologies in a crisis. In particular, it examines how information is managed, organized, coordinated and disseminated during a crisis; it analyzes information needs and seeking behaviors during a crisis, and explores how information and communiocation technologies can support communities in a crisis. Students reflect on lessons learned from past crises and develop strategies to manage future crises. Prerequisites: 701. Offered in spring.

LIS 750 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL

A course designed to consider the basic principles of information: its generation, communication, storage and subsequent dissemination. Emphasis will be upon various theories of information generation and control and on the environment surrounding information utilization, including such topics as user characteristics, file design, utilization of efficient and appropirate search strategies, and measurement of the effectiveness of information systems. Current research will be presented for analysis. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall.

LIS 751 DATABASE MANAGEMENT

An introduction to database concepts, database design, and database implementation. Examines the role of data in the library/information environment and the application of database principles in information storage and handling. Students will have hands-on practice with a database management system. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 703. Offered in spring.

LIS 752 NETWORKS

An introduction to the issues of computer connectivity beyond remote telecommunications. Presents an introduction to network topologies and protocols, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and the associated protocols, the Novell operating system and administrative matters relating to networks. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 703. Offered in spring.

LIS 753 INTERNET FUNDAMENTALS AND DESIGN

An introduction to the fundamentals of the Internet, including its origins, evolution, architecture, current issues, and future. Students will gain a basic understanding about Web content languages, Web site management, and design/usability principles. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of telecommunications and networking with examples drawn from the Internet. Critical Internet issues such as search engine limitations, security, privacy, copyright, governance, and other related topics will also be discussed. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 703. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 754/GSBIS 722 INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT (title change only 3/2009)

This course is an introduction to the concepts and techniques of systems analysis and design and their application to information systems and services. Systems analysis is broadly defined, including related topics such as cost-benefit analysis and operations research. Topics include critical path methodology, basic queuing theory, retrieval system evaluation and measurement, and human factors in information systems design. The course also offers an introduction to logical data structuring. Prerequisites or co-requisites: 701 and 703. Offered in spring.

LIS 755/GSB 785 INFORMATION POLICY

An overview of information policy issues, both intra- and inter-organizational. One major cluster of topics covered includes the role, the organization, and the effect, particularly as it concerns productivity, of information services within the organization. A second major cluster concerns the policy issues relating to inter-organizational creation and use of information, including economic, legal, and social issues, and broad policy concerns such as trans-border data flow and national information policies. Prerequisites: 701 and one course chosen from 770 through 774. Offered in spring.

LIS 756/GSB 624 ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS

An analysis of the theory and operation of large, complex, formal organizations. The course examines the organization as an economic, social, bureaucratic and information system with regard to such factors as structure, change, decision making and knowledge management. Prerequisites: LIS 701, 703, and 704. Offered in fall.

LIS 757/GBIS 727 DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

A focus on various computer-based approaches to knowledge management. Topics addressed include knowledge representation and combining information from multiple sources, decision support systems, rule-based systems, expert systems, intelligent agents and group software. Students will design and implement knowledge-based systems using appropriate tools. They will also experiment with intelligent agent and groupware applications. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in spring.

LIS 758 COMMUNITY INFORMATICS

A study of how local communities use technology. This course is aimed at future librarians and other professionals who will work in and serve communities and need to understand their dynamics and how they are using new technologies. Public access computer labs, community wireless projects, and other grassroots use of information technology are the practical projects that will be examined, using concepts such as social networks and social capital, among others. Communities in metropolitan Chicago as well as a set of federally funded projects will be the focus of student research. Prerequisites: 701. Offered in fall.

LIS 759 DIGITAL LIBRARIES

Digitization is a technology which affects all aspects of the information cycle and information services: creation, collection, organization, dissemination, and utilization. This survey course will review digital collections within the broader context of library and information services and will examine issues of creation, selection, collection, organization, dissemination and access, and preservation of electronic records. The course will address conceptual foundations as well as practical understanding of digital libraries. Prerequisite: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall.

LIS 760 INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIANSHIP

The course is designed to provide a survey of the international organization of the library profession and a comparative study of major national libraries. A study is made of libraries in selected countries and areas. National ideologies and political systems are analyzed as they affect library functions. Prerequisites: 701. Offered in summer.

LIS 761 PUBLIC RELATIONS

A seminar focusing on skills needed by libraries to research, plan and implement an effective public relations program for all types of libraries. Five components are covered: general background, planning, design, implementation and marketing of the library. Prerequisites: Core courses plus required managment course. Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704, 770 or 773. Offered in summer.

LIS 762 LITERACY AND LIBRARY INVOLVEMENT

An overview of library involvement in literacy programming in local communities. Emphasis will be placed on examining community needs for literacy services, developing and implementing library literacy services to meet those needs and building partnerships and networks with literacy providers and other community groups. Prerequisites: Core courses plus required managment course. Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704, 770 or 773. Offered in spring.

LIS 763 READERS ADVISORY SERVICES

A course on serving adult reading needs which addresses fiction (mystery, science fiction, romance, western and more), non-fiction (self-help, biography, and history) and links among the fiction and non-fiction genres. The relationship of reader''s advisory services with reference and other library programs, research on adult reading, and popular reading in an information society will be examined. Students will also gain experience in adult book discussions. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in spring and summer.

LIS 764 LIBRARY USER INSTRUCTION

An introduction to the principles of information literacy with two emphases: 1) developing a conceptual framework for library user education, including an overview of learning theory, teaching methods, and instructional design; and 2) applying the theory in practical library teaching/learning situations. Prerequisites: 701 and 704. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 769 RESEARCH METHODS

Almost everyone does research in some form or another, and librarians and archivists are often called upon to support them or to carry out their own research. Students in this course will learn by doing, using the scientific literature to guide them in practicing scholarly research methods by carrying out a collaborative research project during the semester. The class will design and implement a small study of a library or informationrelated phenomenon. Prerequisites: 701. Offered in spring.

LIS 770 MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS

Development of the basic theories and principles of management and their application in the organization and operation of libraries and information centers. Particular stress will be given to goals, policies, personnel, structure, work division, communications, leadership, budgets, systems analysis and future directions in administration. Prerequisite or co-requisite: 701.

LIS 771 PUBLIC LIBRARIES

An introduction to the public library. Emphasis is on the history and theory of public library service and on library law and finance. Special problems such as censorship and the evaluation of public library service are also considered. Prerequisite: 701. Offered in spring.

LIS 772 ACADEMIC LIBRARIES

Administrative issues and service patterns peculiar to the academic library. Attention is directed to the relationship between the functions of the library and the program of higher education. Prerequisite: 701. Offered in spring.

LIS 773 SCHOOL LIBRARIES (course description change 3/2009)

This course offers an introduction to the history, purpose, functions, structure and management of the school library media program serving students in elementary, middle and secondary schools. It includes broad planning in areas such as curriculum, personnel, facilities, finance, acquisitions and public relations, and examination of contemporary issues, legislation and technologies. Review of psychological frameworks of elementary, middle and senior high school students and social issues affecting children and adolescents as well as service to the exceptional child will be examined. Prerequisite or co-requisite: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 774 SPECIAL LIBRARIES

Introduction to the objectives, organization and operation of special libraries, with emphasis on fields of student interest. Prerequisite or co-requisite: 701. Offered in spring.

LIS 775 ARCHIVAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

The collection, servicing and arrangement of archives and manuscript holdings. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall.

LIS 776 MUSIC LIBRARIANSHIP

History, objectives, functions and administration of music libraries serving music schools, universities, public libraries and research institutions. Library resources for musical research. Acquisition, cataloging and classification of music scores and sound recordings. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in summer.

LIS 778 THEOLOGICAL LIBRARIANSHIP

Theological reference materials, sources and problems in cataloging theological materials, automation in theological libraries and theological librarianship as a professional field will be studied. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in spring.

LIS 779 PLANNING AND EQUIPPING LIBRARIES

Introduction to basic principles involved in planning library quarters. Consideration of factors essential to wise choice of proper equipment and furnishings for libraries. Prerequisites: 701 and one course chosen from 770 through 774. Offered in fall.

LIS 780 HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIANSHIP

Introduction to health sciences librarianship and the environment in which it operates. Includes an orientation to the health care field, a review of health sciences library operations and administration, and discussion of library service models. Topics include organization of space and services, financial management, consumer health, technology applications, evidence-based medicine and distance education. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in spring.

LIS 781 REFERENCE SOURCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Introduction to reference sources in the health sciences. Includes review of health sciences dictionaries, manuals, handbooks, directories, biographical sources, abstracts and indexes, annuals and pharmaceutical resources. Special attention is provided for analysis of online full-text resources available via the Internet and health sciences databases including MEDLINE. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall.

LIS 782 SEMINAR IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Analysis of current trends and issues in health sciences librarianship. Areas of concentration will vary from year to year as need arises. Current issues include evidencebased medicine and bio-ethics. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered on demand, as need arises.

LIS 784 ARCHIVES AND COLLECTIVE MEMORY

This course will examine the relationship between the disciplines of archives and history and the impact that each has on the other in the process of memory construction, public history display, and the formulation of political, social and national identities and their expression in a variety of cultural records. Using a wide range of case studies, the class will touch on video testimonies, museum displays, archival collections, photographs, and public monuments and commemorations. Focusing on 19th- and 20th-century events, this course will consider such archival and historical issues as the use or misuse of archives to shape political myths, the use of documents and other cultural records to influence a shared historical consciousness, the role of technology in memory construction and historic preservation, and the place of archives in public discourse and in political struggles over the notion of a “shared” cultural heritage. Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704 and 775 or permission of the instructor. Offered in fall.

LIS 787 LEGAL INFORMATION SOURCES

Introduction to legal information. Includes national, state and international bibliography with special attention to online full-text resources available via the Internet and legal databases including LEXIS and WESTLAW. Prerequisites: 701 and 704.

LIS 788 LAW LIBRARIANSHIP

Introduction to law librarianship and the environment in which it operates, including law libraries in law schools, firms and government. Includes an orientation to the legal field, a review of law library operations and administration, and discussion of library service models. Topics include organization of services and space, financial management and technology applications. Prerequisites: 701. Offered in spring.

LIS 789 ADVANCED TOPICS IN KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Analysis of current issues.
Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704 and 770 or 773 or permission of the instructor. Offered as need arises.

LIS 790 ADVANCED TOPICS IN LAW LIBRARIANSHIP

Analysis of current trends and issues in legal librarianship. Areas of concentration will vary. Prerequisite: 787 or 788 or permission of instructor. Offered as need arises.

LIS 791 ORGANIZATIONAL AND MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATION

This is a course designed to help students survive and thrive as employees in library, information, and knowledge organizations serving increasingly multicultural local, national, and world contexts. Course participants will develop the communications skills and understandings necessary to success in 21st century academic, public, and school libraries, as well as corporate information and knowledge management centers. Prerequisites: 701 Offered fall.

LIS 799 PRACTICUM

Supervised experience (120 hours) in an approved library or information center under the direction of a GSLIS faculty member. In addition, a course research report or project, will be required. The library supervisor, the faculty member and the student meet periodically to review the student’s progress. Prerequisites: 10 courses including 701, 703, 704 and 770 or 773. GPA of 3.3 or higher. Offered fall, spring and summer.

LIS 801 SPECIAL STUDIES IN LIBRARIANSHIP

Directed and supervised projects of independent study. Limited to students having a grade point average of 3.3 or above who have a sufficient background to work independently. Consent of the instructor is required before registration. Prerequisites: Completion of eight courses, including 701, 703, 704 and 770 or 773. No student may take more than two independent studies. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

LIS 802 - LIS 820 SEMINARS

Analysis of current trends and issues. Seminars in the past have included Evidence-Based Medicine, Project Management, Technology in School Media Centers, Resources of American Research Libraries, Public Library History and Theory, and Current Topics in Librarianship. Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704 and 770 or 773. Offered on demand, as need arises.

LIS 805 SEMINAR: GREAT LIBRARIES COLLECTIONS

Although the focus is global, most of the institutions studied in this course are national or university libraries in North America or Europe. Among the topics considered are: What makes a library great, the global distribution of such institutions, factors which help to explain the development of resources—both general and special collections, strengths and weaknesses of selected institutions' holdings, the financial, spacial, manageral and human resources necessary to create and maintain great research libraries and issues facing great libraries at the opening of the 21st century. The five mega libraries of the Western world (Bibliotheque Nationale de France, British Library, Harvard University Library, Library of Congress and New York Public Library) serve as benchmarks for comparison and contrast. Prerequisites: 701 Offered on demand, as need arises.

LIS 812 SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION IN THE SCIENCES

This seminar explores the processes behind scholarly communication, largely in the sciences, and the growing roles of libraries, scholars and the Internet in altering the dynamics of scholarly communication. Traditional, formal methods of communication will be investigated as well as emerging models. Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704, 770 or 773. Offered in fall.

LIS 830 SEMINAR IN BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL

History and theory of classification; comparative study of individual classification systems: Cutter Expansive, Universal Decimal, Colon, and others. Development of library catalogs and catalog codes; methods of subject access to library materials. Analysis of current issues and problems in research for cataloging and classification. Prerequisites: 701 and 703. Offered on demand, as need arises.

LIS 840 SEMINAR IN REFERENCE SERVICES

Analysis of current problems and projects in the areas of research and reference. Prerequisites: 701 and 704. Offered on demand, as need arises.

LIS 880/GSB 784 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Provides an awareness of current theories and foundation of knowledge management with an emphasis on profit and not-for-profit organizations. Discusses knowledge assets and their value to organizations in terms of products, processes, market and services. Examines analytical tools and techniques for knowledge acquisition, assessment, evaluation, management and organization and dissemination. Provides an analysis of commercially available documents, databases and applications packages, reviews best practices and experiences and addresses the design and execution of knowledge management projects. Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704 and 770 or 773, or permission of the instructor. Offered in fall.

LIS 881 ADVANCED ARCHIVAL MANAGEMENT

Archival practice is the profession of advocacy for historical memory. Consider and explore theories, policies and procedures of archives in this seminar-style course. Emphasis will be on appraisal/acquisition, description, reference/outreach, including topics on donor relations, legal and ethical issues, automation, and electronic records. Current research in these topics will be presented for analysis. Prerequisites: 701, 703, 704. 770 or 773, and 775. Offered in spring.

LIS 882 METADATA FOR INTERNET RESOURCES

This seminar-style course will provide a comprehensive and practical understanding of cataloging Internet resources—from selection and collection management to cataloging/classification and catalog maintenance. It will explore cataloging complements and alternatives: TEI headers, EAD, metadata and Web pages. Will study the underlying concepts of these approaches and their implementation. With a view toward the future, the boundaries of new technology applications will be pushed and explored by examining auto-mated metadata record creation, subject analysis and classification. Prerequisites: 701 and 703. Offered in fall.

LIS 884 COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

Competitive Intelligence (CI) is a discipline—using legal and ethical means—for efficiently discovering, developing and delivering timely, relevant new knowledge about the external environment to facilitate effective decision-making. This course provides an overview of CI within an organizational setting and provides tools and techniques to practice the profession (including consulting work). The core focus is to review CI best practices and experiences, leverage information as knowledge assets and their organizational value for business management decision-making. Prerequisites: 701, 703 and 704. Offered in fall.