Library (LIB)                  Course Schedules

The complete description of Library is found in the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development in the College of Education & Human Services.

LIB 197 Introduction to Library and Information Research 1(1-0) F, Sp, Su
Practical skills needed to conduct library and information research. Includes locating information in electronic and print sources, defining researchable topics, as well as evaluating, citing, and using information. Not open to students with LIB 530

LIB 397 Special Topics in Library and Information Research 1-3(Spec)
Students will learn in-depth library and information research skills within specialized or discipline-related subject areas. Topics vary by semester. Prerequisites: at least Junior standing or permission of instructor.

LIB 502 Cataloging and Classification 3(3-0) D
Principles of materials organization, cataloging, classification, and allied processes in the school library/media center. Practice in cataloging and classification of print materials.

LIB 510 Educational Media and Technology 3(3-0) D
An approach to communications with emphasis on classroom procedures as they relate to the use of teaching tools and materials.  Identical to EDU 510.  Credit may not be earned i more than one of these courses.

LIB 530 Reference Materials 3(3-0) D
Selection, evaluation, and use of basic reference sources and fundamental concepts and techniques of reference services. The school library media center reference collection is emphasized.

LIB 550 Workshop In Librarianship 1-6(Spec) D
Group study and analysis of specific problems in librarianship. Lectures, discussions, research, consultants, and other procedures also are utilized. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

LIB 580 Literature for Young Adults 3(3-0) D
Literature and library materials of secondary school students. Explorations of genres related to reading interests and needs of adolescents and young adults. Identical to ENG 580. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Junior, senior, or graduate status.

LIB 590 Media for Children 3(3-0) D
Surveys curricular and recreational print and non-print materials for elementary school children. Identifies developmental needs, interests and abilities as well as methods of promoting the use of a wide variety of media materials for children and teachers.

LIB 594 Logo Learning Language 3(2-2) D
An introduction to LOGO, MIT's artificial intelligence microcomputer language.  Practice, applications, and theoretical and experimental basis of this learning-teaching language written for school children.  Identical to EDU/SPE 594.   Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

LIB 602 Special Problems in Library Media 2(2-0) D

LIB 603 Evaluation and Acquisition of Instructional Materials 3(3-0) D

LIB 612 Instructional Materials Centers and Systems 3(3-0) D

LIB 625 Library Media Skill Instruction 3(3-0) D

LIB 630 Educational Applications of Microcomputers 3(3-0) D

LIB 635 Seminar in Current Trends in School Media Services 2(2-0) D

LIB 650 Information Technology in School Media Centers 3(3-0)

LIB 699 Internship In Library Media 1-6(Spec)

Credit Limitation. Courses in library science that are subject to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit are: LIB 550, 602, 635, 699.

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