Courses
Spring 2007
LI 801 Foundations of Information Transfer -- Dr. Mirah Dow
An introduction to information agencies and professions, their philosophical underpinnings, roles and societal contexts. This course also develops an understanding of self in the context of an information age.
LI 803 Information Transfer & the Knowledge Society -- Dr. Herbert Achleitner
This course presents theories, models, and strategies of knowledge creation. Topics include dissemination, organization, diffusion, utilization, preservation, destruction, and their significance to the information transfer cycle. The information transfer cycle itself is examined in its relationship to paradigmatic change, societal shift, and their context.
Summer 2007
LI804 Theory of the Organization of Information -- Dr. Lynne Cooper Chase
This course provides an introduction to the individual, social, and institutional perspectives of organizing information. Students examine the assumptions, practices and issues of commonly used classification systems in all types of environments, with an emphasis on the practices of cataloging and indexing.
LI813 Print and Electronic Information Sources and Services -- Dr. Linda Lillard
Introduction to a wide variety of print and electronic reference sources and current issues in the provision of reference services. Students learn effective ways to select information retrieval tools and resources, develop search strategies, and evaluate search results. Evaluation of print and electronic sources is also addressed.
LI861 Current Issues in Information Transfer (Medical Librarianship) -- Barbara Knight
Fall 2007
LI806 Global Information Infrastructure -- Dr. Herbert Achleitner
The course reviews the concepts, principles and models of information infrastructures. Students analyze the essential elements of an information infrastructure and the role of political, cultural, socio-economic, and technological factors in the development of national, regional and global information infrastructure models. Issues related to the roles of government and non-governmental organizations as well as local, national and international organizations are explored in an information transfer context.
LI812 Online Information Retrieval -- Dr. Jeonghyun Kim
Utilizing theoretical principles, laboratory experience and current research issues, this course will introduce students to strategies for searching various electronically-accessible databases such as FirstSearch and Dialog in addition to Internet search engines and directories.
LI861 Current Issues in Information Transfer (Embedded Librarian) -- Dr. Linda Lillard
Spring 2008
LI802 Theoretical Foundations of Service: Diagnosis & Customization -- Dr. Nancy Thomas
A systems approach to diagnosis and customization, applying cognitive and psychological theories, understanding individual learning styles and characteristics of human information use will serve as a framework for the subsequent creation and development of individualized, user-centered services.
LI827 Preservation Strategies -- Dr. Randy Silverman
Introduction to the strategies, techniques, processes, and applications involved in the preservation of library materials. Students learn about the history of the production of library materials, along with the causes of physical and chemical deterioration; the accepted approaches to conservation, and preventive measures such as environmental control, proper handling of materials, and approaches to disaster preparedness and response.
LI866 Introduction to Copyright -- Candace Morgan
An exploration of the historical, legal, ethical, and practical aspects of copyright and licensing law and practices from a library perspective. Students have the opportunity to practice applying these principles to library issues.
Summer 2008
LI805 Organization Theories for Administering Information Agencies -- Dr. Linda Lillard
Overview of the political, social, and cultural environments in which organizations function. The components of an organization, including people, goals and values, techniques of work, social and physical structure, technologies, culture, and management, are explored in the context of the challenging tasks involved in administering libraries and information agencies.
LI814 Organizing Information -- Rick Ring
Introduction to the theories, terms, concepts, and tools used to describe and organize information in libraries. Topics covered include: bibliographic description, choice of entry, subject analysis, and the Dewey Decimal classification system. In addition, this class includes basic training in creating MARC (MAchine-Readable Cataloging) records.
LI863 Current Issues in Management of Information Agencies -- Ann Fortier
This course will explore many facets of leadership and management to prepare librarians at various stages of their careers to take on leadership roles and to do that effectively, ethically, and successfully.
Fall 2008
LI810 Research and Inquiry in Library and Information Science -- Dr. Jeonghyun Kim
Introduction to research methods and their applications in Library and Information Science. Theoretical principles and practical procedures for planning, designing, conducting, analyzing, and evaluating research using both qualitative and quantitative methods are introduced. Students learn to be better consumers and critics of published research literature.
LI820 International Information Policy -- Dr. Herbert Achleitner
The course examines trans-border data flow, international intellectual property rights and reforms in a global era, challenges of technological change, privacy, data protection, standards, information industry export policy, and frameworks for information policy partnerships.
LI843 Web Design and Development -- Dr. Xiaoya Tang
Introduction to the basic principles, processes, and technologies of Website design and construction. Covers HTML programming, cascading style sheets, JavaScript, and other Web design tools. Examines the issues of Web usability, accessibility, and Web standard compliance. Students create Websites for real-world clients.
Spring 2009
LI880 Capstone Course: Assessing the MLS Experience --Dr. Lynne Cooper Chase
This course will give students the opportunity to reflect on their growth and development over the course of their MLS experience. This should be the last course taken. In the course students will analyze the artifacts collected in their assessment portfolio, discuss them with their colleagues, and write a reflective essay addressing the extent to which they have demonstrated and met the goals of the MLS curriculum.
