Surveys the growth of public libraries and examines their history, governance,
organization, finance, services and role in contemporary society. Special emphasis
is placed on the development of public library systems and on the current problems
and challenges facing public libraries.

Surveys the growth and history of school libraries and educational media. Examines the
role and functions of library media centers in schools and methods of policy formation
and implementation. Focuses on the problems of organization and management; types of
learning resources, services, and programs for students and teachers; program evaluation;
marketing and public relations; and current challenges, problems, and issues in school
library media centers, such as intellectual freedom, equal access for all students,
understanding diversity, and program integration.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LIS 581

Beginning with an overview of the history and literature of music librarianship
and music libraries, the course addresses the materials of the music library:
their selection, acquisition, and physical treatment. Emphasis is placed on the
cataloging, classification, and subject analysis of music, books about music,
sound recordings, and related formats. Emerging formats and bibliographic
relationships also are explored. An examination of public services in the
music library addresses reference, bibliographic instruction, circulation
policies, reserves, and outreach such as exhibits and concert series. Music
library equipment, renovation, and space planning are discussed the context
of facilities. Considerations of music library administration included the
music library=s relationship to a larger institution, budgets and statistics,
personnel, and development. Careers in music librarianship and opportunities
for professional development are also explored.

NOTE: This course is intended for students in the Double Masters program in
Music Librarianship. This includes the MLS and Masters in Music History. Write
to LIS for special brochure describing the Double Masters program in Music
Librarianship. Prerequisite: LIS 571, Music 618, permission of instructor

This course will examine the history of legal information and law libraries,
the types of law libraries, the role of the law librarian in the larger
organization, planning and budgeting processes, human resources, reporting
and management structures, issues and trends in law library services, and the
functions of professional associations. Regular, on-time attendance, active
in-class participation and group participation, presentations, and course
assignments will be used to determine the final grade. Assignments include
both individual and group class presentations and either (1) a publishable-quality
research paper on a current issue in law librarianship, or (2) a practical law
library management project. Cooperative group work, role-playing, and simulations
will form a substantial component of the course.

The course covers all aspects of managing an archives including the principles
of arrangement, description, acquisition, and appraisal of archival records.
Preservation and conservation of archival materials and establishment of
research services for archival records will also be covered.

Health science librarianship in hospital, university, and other medical environments.
Covers: resources and information services; selection and use of all types of materials;
administration; cataloging; networks; and history of medicine collections.
Prerequisite: LIS 518

Covers academic libraries in all types of institutions: community, 4 year,
university, public, private, liberal arts, technical and research. Includes
topics in administration, budget, organization, personnel, planning, mission,
objectives, networking, automation, collection development, standards,
evaluation, and library buildings.

Examines the curriculum role of the school library media specialist and the
media center program. Includes an overview of education issues and trends,
the role of the media specialist in the teaching learning process, motivation,
communication, and classroom management strategies for cooperative program
planning and teaching, and the collection, use and evaluation of curriculum
materials and services. Identifies strategies for serving students within
the full range of abilities and uses of assistive devices which provides
equal access for all students.
Prerequisite: 12 hours of Education courses

Beginning with an overview of the history and literature of music librarianship
and music libraries, the course addresses the materials of the music library:
their selection, acquisition, and physical treatment. Emphasis is placed on the
cataloging, classification, and subject analysis of music, books about music,
sound recordings, and related formats. Emerging formats and bibliographic
relationships also are explored. An examination of public services in the music
library addresses reference, bibliographic instruction, circulation policies,
reserves, and outreach such as exhibits and concert series. Music library
equipment, renovation, and space planning are discussed the context of facilities.
Considerations of music library administration included the music librarys
relationship to a larger institution, budgets and statistics, personnel, and
development. Careers in music librarianship and opportunities for professional
development are also explored.

LIS 589: This course consists of 120 hours of directed cataloging of music materials.

NOTE: This course is intended for students in the Double Masters program in
Music Librarianship. This includes the MLS and Masters in Music History. Write
to LIS for special brochure describing the Double Masters program in Music
Librarianship. Prerequisite: LIS 571, Music 618, permission of instructor

Covers research, public relations and the design and use of services.
Theoretical, practical and research results from organization-centered
and community-centered perspectives will be examined and applied. Field
observations, productions and analysis will be used extensively.

The course will deal with the management of records from the points
of creation, active use, inactive use and destruction or preservation
as archival records having research value. The course will also focus
on various technologies to manage records and information such as
micrographic and imaging systems, and use of Internet to increase
access to government information.

Provides in depth study of the state of the art bibliographic control
methods. The emphasis will be on the theoretical understanding and
practical applications of the major codes for cataloging and classification,
on history, and activities of bibliographic centers/utilities, and on
networking and management of technical service operations.
Prerequisite: LIS 571

Covers principles and practical methods of document representation such
as abstracting, indexing, and thesaurus construction. Topics include
pre- and post- coordinate indexing, concept analysis, and vocabulary control.
Student work focuses on construction and evaluation of indexes and thesauri.
Examines the effects of indexing practices on information storage and
retrieval and the impact and implications of advancing technologies.

Digital libraries are defined as electronic libraries in which geographically
scattered users access diverse repositories of electronic objects, including
scientific, business, and government datasets, networked text, images, maps
sounds, videos, merchandise catalogs, hypertext, hypermedia, and multimedia
compositions. The course will cover professional issues related to digital
libraries, technical aspects, tools for creation and use of digital products,
and library and public policy.
Pre-requisite: LIS 506

Investigates current and traditional approaches to collection development
in libraries of all kinds. Topics considered include: philosophic and
ethical foundations; strategies for defining community needs and collection
goals; formulation of collection development policies; approaches to materials
selection and acquisition; collection evaluation; problem materials and
censorship; interlibrary cooperation, resource sharing, and document delivery
systems; collection maintenance, preservation, and management; and impact of
new technologies.

An examination of the various aspects of selection, acquisition, management and
preservation of non book materials in libraries. Includes: archival and local
history resources; audio recordings; film and video formats; maps; microforms;
models, pictures, reproductions, and art originals; CD-Roms and multi media
computer software; formats which meet the needs of patrons, students, and staff
with special needs; and relevant developments in communications technology.

Courses offered on a topic of current interest. Recent examples have included:
Digital Libraries and Internet Librarianship.

Through guided observation and participation activities students will log 100
hours of field experience in a variety of school media centers, including those
in high-need schools and those which serve students with special needs. Field
experiences will be analyzed and put into perspective through readings and
seminars. Should be taken within the first 12 credit hours of enrollment by
students in the school media specialization.
Students may take no more than nine credit hours in combinations using
courses 524, 525, 526, 527, 598, 599

Supervised field experience in an area of library or information service
selected on the basis of the student's interest. Provides an opportunity
for the student to practice and observe in a real working situation under
the supervision of a practicing information specialist and a faculty member
of LIS. One credit hour is given for each 40 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: completion of at least 12 credit hours toward the MLS degree
Students may take no more than nine credit hours in combinations using
courses 524, 525, 526, 527, 598, 599.

Practical experience permitting school media specialist students to work in
a school media center. Two practica, one at the high school level and one at
the elementary level are supervised, 20 days each, by the school media
specialist and a faculty member of DLIS. Two seminar sessions will identify
resources to assist students in obtaining necessary training in identifying
and reporting suspected child abuse; preventing child abduction and
maltreatment; and school violence prevention and intervention.
Students may take no more than nine credit hours in combinations
using courses 524, 525, 526, 527, 598, 599.
Prerequisite: Students must be in their final semester of the school
library media program and secure the permission of the instructor to
enroll.

Offers students the opportunity to work on special problems and ad hoc
projects in area libraries and other information agencies.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 12 credit hours toward the MLS degree
Students may take no more than nine credit hours in combinations using
courses 524, 525, 526, 527, 598, 599.

Offers an opportunity for a student to explore a topic of special interest
under the supervision of a faculty member.
Students may take no more than nine credit hours in combinations using
courses 524, 525, 526, 527, 598, 599. Six of those hours are the maximum
allowed for any combination of LIS 526 and LIS 527.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

Students may elect a thesis as part of their MLS requirement for 6 credit hours.
Registration for six credit hours need not be made at one time. Ask in LIS office
for further information.
Students may take no more than nine credit hours in combinations using
courses 524, 525, 526, 527, 598, 599. Six of those hours are the maximum
allowed for any combination of LIS 526 and LIS 527.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor