Introduction to the study of library and information science, history, organization, specialized literature, outstanding leaders, current trends, issues, and problems, and the place of the information agency in society with its contributions to that society.

Microcomputer hardware and software for libraries and their application in library/information settings. Projects use major applications for budgets, databases, and telecommunications.

An examination of the basic sources of information in the general library; of bibliographical control of all communication media, emphasizing those tools of most value to general reference services.

Introduces background knowledge of web-archiving-related technical standards, and covers the full web-archiving process, including selection, acquisition, organization and description, storage, access, and preservation.

This introductory course teaches students the basic theories and methodologies of archives and records management. It provides a foundation for more advanced archival management courses, such as Web Archiving and Digital Curation.

The nature of state, federal, United Nations, and international documents. Their reference and research value; acquisition, organization, and reference-use techniques.

Principles of knowledge organization emphasizing descriptive cataloging, including the MARC format, the use of LSCSH and the Library of Congress Classification, and searching the OCLC Online Union Catalog.

Introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of information literacy and teaches how to develop the skills necessary to incorporate the topic into the curriculum of all types of library and information settings.

Special Topic in LIS

Behavioral approach to libraries as organizations; administrative principles, theories, and problems of all types of libraries; methods of administration; use of case studies, role plays, and in-basket exercises.

Developmental approach to building library collections of both print and non-print materials. Emphasis upon evaluation, selection, and acquisition of library materials as they uphold the objectives of the institutions for which they are selected and acquired.

Fundamentals of preparing and using audiovisuals as they relate to the communication process.

Introduction to printed and electronic sources of health information. Course material is intended for those interested in medical, public, or academic libraries where clients need health-related information.