Virtually all accredited institutions of higher education in the
United States have libraries, whether they are community colleges,
private colleges, major universities, or specialized research
institutes. Depending on the goals of the institution, the library
may be oriented to academic or scientific research or more directed
to the information needs of students. Academic librarians are
involved with:
- Reference
- Specialized collections
- Instruction
- Rare manuscripts and archives
- Technical services
- Administration
- Collection development
REQUIRED COURSES
LIS 221 – PLANNING AND DELIVERING INFORMATION LITERACY
PROGRAMS
Theory and practice of user education with emphasis on developing
information literacy programs. Standards, guidelines,
instructional models, effective pedagogical techniques,
collaboration and assessment. Planning, delivering and evaluation
of instructional programs designed to develop lifelong information
literacy skills.
LIS 231 – COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Academic library administration, planning, staffing, and
evaluation. The history of higher education and the college
library in the U.S. The impact of demographic and social
changes on the provision of service.
LIS 260 – INFORMATION USE AND USERS
Survey/seminar on how LIS practitioners and researchers seek to
understand user information needs/behaviors. Emphasis on
theories of user needs and information use. Populations
include children, business managers, attorneys, scientists,
university students, general researchers, and consumers.
Prerequisite: 204
LIS 265 – ONLINE DATABASE SEARCHING
Study and use of online bibliographic databases in a wide variety
of subject areas. Emphasis is on appropriate database selection,
search strategies, and information delivery modes.
Prerequisite: 205
LIS 304 – LIBRARIAN AS TEACHER
The role of the librarian as teacher; knowledge and skills
necessary for instruction and training in library and information
settings. Issues and strategies for effective
instruction. Prerequisite: 205
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED COURSES
LIS 238 – WEB DESIGN FOR LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS
An information architecture approach to the design of web sites for
large enterprises. Topics include information content,
organization, labeling, navigation, searching, usability, and
accessibility.
LIS 246 – PRACTICAL CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF LIBRARY
MATERIALS
A practical approach to the principles and applications of the
conservation and preservation of library materials as daily
functions of library management, including digital
techniques.
LIS 249 – ARCHIVES & MANUSCRIPTS: BASIC FUNCTIONS AND CURRENT
ISSUES
Management of archives and manuscript repositories, including basic
functions and skills required of an archivist or curator of
manuscripts as well as current issues and topics.
LIS 265 – ONLINE DATABASE SEARCHING
Study and use of online bibliographic databases in a wide variety
of subject areas. Emphasis is on appropriate database selection,
search strategies, and information delivery modes.
To download concentration requirements as a pdf
click here.