728 Public Library Systems. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 701, 702, 703, 704, 706) Course focuses upon three topics: l) organizational patterns for various library operations, local and regional; 2) the political environment of the public library; and 3) major problems confronting public library systems.
740 Online Information Services. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 703, 706) Direct experience searching online databases and examination of related administrative issues.
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.
745 Social Science Information Services. (3) (Prereq: 703, 706) Considers how literature and information services in the social sciences are organized for the purpose of interpretation and delivery. Students survey the literature of psychology, sociology, political science, and other disciplines in some detail. Practice in question consultation and database searching will be included.
744 Music Libraries and Information Services. (3) Acquisition of and special cataloging requirements for printed music, recordings, and multimedia; collection management; administration of music libraries; preservation/conservation of special materials.
746 Humanities Information Services. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 703, 706) A survey & evaluation of the nature, history and bibliography of the literature of the humanities. Emphasizes the distinctive features of materials, research, & communication in the various fields which influence library services. Practice in question consultation and database searching will be included.
747 Science and Technology Information Services. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 703, 706) A survey of the literature in the basic sciences & applied technical fields. Examines distinctive features of materials, research, and information communication patterns in the various fields. Practice in question consultation and database searching will be included.
748 Business Information Sources and Services. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 703, 706) Coverage of the bibliographic and information systems relevant to contemporary managerial information needs, with emphasis on the literature of business and finance, and including statistical materials, literature guides, and investment services. Specialized problems related to the organization and operation of business information systems. Practice in question consultation and database searching will be included.
749 Health Sciences Information Resources. (3) (Prereq: SLIS 703) Characteristics and use of print and computer- based materials in the health sciences and for general reference librarians.
753 Seminar in Information Services. (3) Planning and evaluating information services. Emphasis on policy and decision making regarding current issues.
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.
Other Relevant Courses
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.
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.
