The primary task of the archivist is to establish and maintain
control, both physical and intellectual, over records of enduring
value. Archivists select records, a process that requires an
understanding of the historical context in which the records were
created, the uses for which they were intended, and their
relationships to other sources. The archivist then arranges
and describes the records, in accordance with accepted standards
and practices; ensures the long-term preservation of collections;
assists researchers; and plans and directs exhibitions,
publications, and other outreach programs to broaden the use of
collections and to enlist support for archival programs. All
archivists, especially those with administrative responsibilities,
need to understand and apply the principles of sound management to
their work.
REQUIRED COURSES
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 269 – INTERNSHIP
Prerequisites: All required courses and preferably all the
courses in the concentration. A supervised professional
experience combining theory and practice in a library or
information center. Meetings and reports are required; may be
taken for a total of six credits. Credit: 0, 1, 2, or 3 semester
hours.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED COURSES
LIS 210 – GOVERNMENT INFOMORMATION SOURCES
Examination of government information resources at the local,
state, national, and international levels. Selection,
organization, and dissemination; changes in distribution policies
and format. Prerequisite: LIS 205
LIS 223 – PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
SCIENCE
Preservation techniques for materials in collections; basic
structure and weaknesses; diagnostic and treatment practices;
application of appropriate and creative solutions to preservation
problems.
LIS 230 – INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL LIBRARIES
The contextual framework for digital libraries including the
creation, structure, access and use of digital information.
Analysis of digital library projects.
LIS 232 – SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS
The goals, organization, operation, environment, and functions, and
services of special libraries and information centers; collection
issues, user services, management, and marketing.
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 245 – SPECIAL COLLECTION LIBRARIANSHIP AND HISTORY OF THE
BOOKS: PRINCIPLES AND PROCTICES
The organization, administration, service, and care of special
collections, with an emphasis on rare books. The history of
books and printing, non-book formats, donor relations and
collecting, conservation and preservation, ethics, access,
security, exhibitions and digitization.
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 252 – INFORMATION SOURCES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The structure and literature of scientific and technical
communication. Print and electronic references are
examined. A background in the sciences is not required or
assumed.
LIS 253 – ORAL HISTORY
Introduction to the theory and practice of oral history.
Major topics include the ideological content of speech and
storytelling, the role of class and ethnicity, the ethics of
scholarly intrusion, and the use of technology.
LIS 302 – GENEALOGICAL SOURCES AND SERVICES
Sources and services to assist patrons with genealogical
research. Research methodology, conducting the reference
interview, and the use and evaluation of print and electronic
resources.
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