Special Administration/Management

 

724 Special Libraries. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 701, 702, 703, 704) An overview of industrial, business, governmental and professional libraries and related information organizations. Study of their organizational characteristics, governance, services and distinctive features. Major part of course is simulation of information management problems in these organizations.

725 Digital Libraries (3) (Prereq: SLIS 706)  History and current state of digital records, including their storage, organization, and preservation in digital libraries.

797 Selected Topics in Librarianship and Information Services. (1-3) Discussion and investigation of selected topics of current concern to the library and information profession. Specific topics to be identified by suffix letters.

765 Planning Library Facilities. (l) (Prereq: SLIS 701, 702, 703, 704, 706) An introduction to the process of planning new and renovated spaces and facilities. Content covers roles of participants in planning preparation of building program and examines examples of recent buildings.

768 Problems in Library Administration. (l) (Prereq: SLIS 701, 702, 703, 704, 706) Examines in detail frequently occurring problems that require decision activity by library personnel. Includes topics such as decision models, intelligence gathering, document deliverability, and library security.

775 Practicum in Organizing and Managing Web Resources (3) (Prereq: SLIS 706) Concepts and practices necessary to organize and manage electronic information in libraries and in other information agencies.

750 Information and Records Management. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 701, 704, 706, or consent of instructor) An introduction to the role and functions of the information manager in organizations with emphasis on use, retention and management of information and records.

726 Knowledge Management for Library and Information Professionals.(3) (Prereq: SLIS 704, SLIS 706) An introduction to the background, principles, practices, and technologies of knowledge management for library and information professionals.

770 Design and Management of Databases. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 706) Databases used in libraries and other information agencies, including operational and functional design. Extensive hands-on evaluation of selected database software packages.

732 Indexing and Abstracting. (3) Introduction to principles and practices in abstracting and indexing.

719 Preservation Planning and Administration. (3) The planning and administration of preservation programs in libraries, archives, records centers and manuscript depositories. Focus is on basic conservation principles and techniques.

740 Online Information Services. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 703, 706) Direct experience searching online databases and examination of related administrative issues.

766 Collection Development and Acquisitions. (3) (Prereq:SLIS 702, 703, 704) An examination of information agencies and their purposes, collections, collection policies and acquisition procedures.

794 Internship in Library and Information Science. (3-6) (Prereq: SLIS 701, 702, 703, 704, 706, and permission of the college) Grading is on a pass-fail basis. Supervised field experience in library, media center, or other information agency relevant to student's professional goals. Internship application must be submitted early in semester preceding enrollment.

796 Independent Study in Library and Information Science. (1-6) (Prereq: SLIS 701, 702, 703, 704, 706) Independent study in an area of library and information science relevant to the student's professional goals. Independent study application must be submitted early in semester preceding enrollment.

 

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