Special Libraries - General

 

724 Special Libraries. (3) 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) History and current state of digital records, including their storage, organization, and preservation in digital libraries.

740 Online Information Services. (3) Direct experience searching online databases and examination of related administrative issues.

750 Information and Records Management. (3) An introduction to the role and functions of the information manager in organizations with emphasis on use, retention and management of information and records.

766 Collection Development and Acquisitions. (3) An examination of information agencies and their purposes, collections, collection policies and acquisition procedures.

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

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

794 Internship in Library and Information Science. (3-6) 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) 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.

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.