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710 History of Information Organizations and Technologies. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 701) A survey, from ancient times to the present, of the evolution and social role of information organizations (libraries, archives, information centers, etc.) and technologies (books, journals, computers, etc.). Emphasis on the U.S. in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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.

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.

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.

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. (Archival Topics)

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.

HIST 790 (3) Archival Administration and Techniques

HIST 788 (3) Historical Research Methods  

MUSM 700 (3) Administration and Management of Museums


734 Government Information Sources. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 702, 703) An introduction to the acquisition, organization, and reference service of U.S. government publications with emphasis on federal government publications and including state and local documents. Topics include the government as printer and publisher, and include operation of government documents collections. Also includes information services of international organizations.

729 Academic Libraries. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 704) An analysis of historical development and current issues in academic libraries.

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.

 

 

 

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