Courses - Summer 2025
LBSC
Library Science
Open Seats as of
04/18/2025 at 10:30 PM
LBSC602
Serving Information Needs
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Permission of INFO-College of Information Studies.
An introduction to the skills necessary to interact directly with individuals through the exploration of user behavior theory, strategies to locate and evaluate information from print and electronic resources, and policies and procedures to ensure that all individuals can become information literate.
LBSC631
Achieving Organizational Excellence
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Permission of INFO-College of Information Studies.
Overview of the principles, practices, and techniques required for effective leadership and management. The innovative strategies, management responsibilities, and skills needed to achieve and sustain high organizational performance in information-based cultural institutions.
LBSC644
Collection Development
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Permission of INFO-College of Information Studies.
Activities through which library collections are systematically developed and managed are explored, especially the formulation and implementation of written collection development policies. Other specific topics include identification of user needs; collection evaluation; fund allocation among competing departments, subjects, and/or media; selection methods; intellectual freedom; storage alternatives; and cooperative collection development.
LBSC646
Literature and Materials for Young Adults
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Permission of INFO-College of Information Studies.
Survey of literature and other materials for older children and adolescents. Criteria for evaluating and using such materials as they relate to the needs, interests, reading abilities, and other capabilities of young readers.
LBSC671
The Lifecycle of Information
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Permission of INFO-College of Information Studies.
Introduction to methods used to create, acquire, organize, manage and preserve information. Information systems currently used to support digital and physical libraries, databases, and repositories will be explored.
LBSC707
Field Study in Information Service
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: LBSC602, LBSC671, and LBSC631; and must have completed an additional 9 credits. Or permission of instructor.
Restriction: Must be in Library and Information Science (Master's) program; and permission of INFO-College of Information Studies.
Supervised internship experience in a library, archive, museum, or other information organization.
LBSC708A
Special Topics in Library and Information Science; Planning Successful Events
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
LBSC708D
Special Topics in Library and Information Science; Preparing For The Job Search
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Attaining your first professional job requires preparation. Learn how to identify, research, apply to, and interview for positions. This course will cover practice interviews, informational interviews, elevator pitches, networking, mentoring, cover letters, and resumes. Human resource professionals will provide advice on best practices for job applications and interviews.
LBSC708E
Special Topics in Library and Information Science; Foundational Preservation Practices
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
LBSC708F
Special Topics in Library and Information Science; Introduction to Computational Archival Science & Python
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Introduction to Python (no previous coding experience required). Designed specifically for students wishing to develop computational thinking skills and programming proficiency while exploring computational treatments of historical content with the aim of enhancing the analysis and access of cultural content.
LBSC708Z
Special Topics in Library and Information Science; Using Technology for Interactive Instruction
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
The ability to provide effective instruction enables an information professional to support users information literacy and lifelong learning skills. Information literacy instruction requires the selection and use of technology and tools that will foster learner engagement through interactivity and peer-based learning. This course will introduce students to several technology-based tools appropriate for a variety of teaching settings and topics. Students will develop technology-based interactive teaching activities and assess the value of the tools chosen.
LBSC709
Independent Study
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
LBSC724
Public Library Seminar
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: Permission of INFO-College of Information Studies.
Organization, support, and service patterns of public libraries. The public library in national, state, and local contexts.
LBSC799
Master's Thesis Research
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
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