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Library Science (LI S) 1515 East First Street (520) 621-3565 School of Library Science Professors Charlie D. Hurt III, Director, Ellen Altman, Donald C. Dickinson, Margaret F. Maxwell (Emerita), Lawrence Clark Powell (Emeritus), Elinor C. Saltus (Emerita), Arnulfo D. Trejo (Emeritus) Associate Professors Helen M. Gothberg, Helen Renthal (Emerita), Ronald A. Van De Voorde (Emeritus) Assistant Professors Nancy B. Johnson, Charles A. Seavey, Gretchen Whitney The School of Library Science offers courses emphasizing planning and evaluation related to acquiring, organizing, and accessing information in library settings and information centers. The focus of the course work is the study of information and its use as a social phenomenon. The school offers the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in library science. For admission and degree requirements, please see the Graduate Catalog. 401. Introduction to the Organization of Information (3) Introduction to the theories and practices used in the organization of information. Overview of national and international standards and practices for access to information in collections. May be convened with 501. 403. Library Collection Development (3) Principles of collection development; evaluation and review of materials; selection tools; acquisition of materials; problems in selection, including censorship. May be convened with 503. 404. Foundations of Library and Information Services (3) Elements of librarianship, historical backgrounds, types of libraries, the role of the library in American life, current issues. May be convened with 504. 405. Basic reference (3) Survey of general reference sources; discussion of reference technique. May be convened with 505. 407. Library Management (3) Introduction to management concepts, the organizational structure of libraries, systems analysis, financial administration and the utilization of library personnel. May be convened with 507. 410. Introduction to Information Science (3) Methods, theories and technology of information science; elements of computer programming and systems design; implementation and management of computer systems in libraries and information centers. May be convened with 510. 411. Information Storage and Retrieval (3) Student involvement in on-line interactive systems. May be convened with 511. 416. Introduction to Microcomputers in Libraries (3) Examination of the place and function of microcomputers in the library and information environment. Emphasis on hardware and software concepts. Hands-on learning with operation systems, wordprocessing, spreadsheet creation and database management. 430. Public Librarianship (3) Administration of tax-supported libraries serving the general public, including problems of government relationships, community responsibilities, financial support, buildings, personnel, collections. May be convened with 530. 440. Academic Librarianship (3) Present trends in academic libraries, including financial administration, collection evaluation, personnel requirements and building needs. May be convened with 540. 441. Children's Literature in Spanish (3) (Identical with SPAN 441) 450. Special Librarianship (3) Mission, organization and administration of the special library. May be convened with 550. 480. Literature for Children's Librarians (3) Literature for younger children, including picture books. Traditional literature for use with children. Reference materials. Fantasy, humor, realistic fiction, poetry, classics, informational books. Criticism and reviewing of children's literature. May be convened with 580. 481. School Library Administration and Organization (3) Services, finances, personnel, evaluation, quarters, organization and technical services in the school library. May be convened with 581. 485. Literature for Adolescents (3) Literature to meet recreational and developmental needs of the junior and senior high school age, including some books for adults. Reviewing and book talks. May be convened with 585. 501. Introduction to the Organization of Information (3) For description of course topics, see 401. Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 501. 502. Organization, Cataloging, and Classification of Materials (3) Cataloging library materials, filing, and searching automated bibliographic databases. 503. Library Collection Development (3) For a description of course topics, see 403. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 403. 504. Foundations of Library and Information Services (3) For a description of course topics, see 404. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 404. 505. Basic Reference (3) For a description of course topics, see 405. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 405. 506. Research Methods (3) Need and opportunities for research in librarianship; types of research; research methodology; study of research design; elementary statistics. 507. Library Management (3) For a description of course topics, see 407. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 407. 509. Information Sources for Agricultural Scientists (1) (Identical with PL S 509) 510. Introduction to Information Science (3) For a description of course topics, see 410. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 410. 511. Information Storage and Retrieval (3) For a description of course topics, see 411. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 411. 512. Automation in Libraries (3) Introduction to automated procedures currently in use in libraries, including systems analysis of actual technical services and planning for their automation. 513. Library Systems Analysis (3) Introduction to quantitative methods for the design, analysis and control of library systems. 519. Cartographic Information Management (3) Cartographic format as an information transfer medium. History of cartography and problems in interpretation of cartographic products. Role and place of maps in the information environment. 521. Advanced Cataloging (3) Comparative study of Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification; advanced problems in descriptive cataloging, subject headings, and library filing. 526. Introduction to Bibliography (3) Introduction and critical examination of various styles of bibliographic description; practical application in construction of a systematic bibliography. 530. Public Librarianship (3) For a description of course topics, see 430. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 430. 540. Academic Librarianship (3) For a description of course topics, see 440. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 440. 550. Special Librarianship (3) For a description of course topics see 450. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 450. 551. Corporate Libraries (3) History, types of libraries, staffing, development and future of company libraries in the United States 559. History of Books and Printing (3) Survey of the history of books and printing from early times to the present, including development of the alphabet, manuscript books, the invention and dissemination of printing and modern printing techniques. (Identical with HIST 559) 561. History of Children's Literature (3) Survey of literature for children in England and America from earliest times to the close of the 19th century, together with study of cultural and social values reflected in the literature. (Identical with ENGL 561) 570. Literature of Science and Technology (3) Creation, organization, and dissemination of scientific and technical literature; reference function and problems of bibliographic control. A science background is not required. 571. Information Sources and Services in the Social Sciences (3) Information resources and services in history, geography, political science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, economics and business. 572. Information Sources and Services in the Humanities (3) Information resources and services in art and architecture, music, language and literature, theatre and dance, philosophy and religion. 573. Government Publications (3) Examination of the varieties of government publications available from municipal, county, state, national and international agencies, with emphasis on selection and use of publications of the U. S. government. 575. Human Factors in Information Systems (3) Study of the human- information system interface: libraries, computers, human- information processing, physical-psychological factors in design and operation of information systems. 580. Literature for Children's Librarians (3) For a description of course topics, see 480. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 480. 581. School Library Administration and Organization (3) For a description of course topics, see 481. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 481. 582. Management of Nonprint Resources (3) Examines management of nonprint resources and their role in providing informational, recreational and educational services. 585. Literature for Adolescents (3) For a description of course topics, see 485. Graduate-level requirements include a greater number of assignments, and a higher level of performance. May be convened with 485. 589. Scholarly Communication (3) Structure and workings of scholarly communication and products in the U.S. Examines the content and technology of scholarly communication in various disciplines. (Identical with COMM 589) 600. Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (3) (Identical with MUS 600) 607. Planning Library Services (3) The total planning cycle as a management approach to various library/information center services. Open to majors only. 608. Evaluation of Libraries (3) Examines the process of evaluation and analytical decision making in assessing library services and procedures. 612. Expert Systems in Libraries (3) Examines the role and place of expert systems in the library environment. Emphasis on development of knowledge-based systems related to libraries and information centers. 615. Scientometrics and Bibliometrics (3) Examines quantitative techniques for measuring scientific and technical literature. Covers history and theory as well as current techniques. Emphasis on current research and theory. 620. National and International Information Policy (3) Investigates the formulation and implementation of those laws and policies that govern the flow of scientific and technical information in the United States and between the United States and selected countries. 695. Colloquium e. Theory of Classification (1-3) h. Children's and Youth Services and Literature (2-3) [Rpt.] 696. Seminar a. Current Research Trends (1-4) [Rpt.] b. Government Information Issues (3) c. Issues in Library and Information Science (1-4) [Rpt.] d. Current Resources in School Libraries (3) 796. Seminar a. Advanced Topics in Library Science (3) [Rpt./2] I II S |
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