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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 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. Subject to credit limitation.

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 602 Special Problems in Library Media 2(2-0) D
Individual investigation and research on a specific problem in library media. Subject to credit limitation.  Prerequisites: taken concurrently with, or upon completion of, EDU 660.

LIB 603 Evaluation and Acquisition of Instructional Materials 3(3-0) D
Factors influencing selection of instructional materials; selection aids; selection criteria; and selection of materials in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, special collections, and non-book materials.

LIB 612 Instructional Material Centers and Systems 3(3-0) D
Philosophy, aims, and functions of the instructional materials centers and systems, and the selection, organization, and servicing of the various types of instructional materials.

LIB 625 Library Media Skill Instruction 3(3-0) D
Developing and implementing library media skill instruction. Curricular support resources and services in subject content areas.

LIB 630 Educational Applications of Microcomputers 3(3-0) D
Introduction to microcomputer applications in the K-12 classroom and the school library/media center. Includes selection of software, management of microcomputers, instruction, and record keeping.

LIB 635 Seminar in Current Trends in School Media Services 2(2-0) D
Research and analysis of current trends and issues in the implementation of school library media programs. Prerequisites: to be taken prior to or concurrently with EDU 660; successful completion of 12 credit hours of Library Media coursework.

LIB 650 Information Technology in School Media Centers 3(3-0)
Electronic information access, retrieval, distribution, and management systems for school library media centers. Prerequisites: LIB 530 and EDU 637, EDU 590 and EDU 595.

LIB 699 Internship in Library Media 6(1-6)
Practical supervised experiences in various types and levels of school library and instructional media settings. Structured according to individual interests, program concentration and previous experience. Prerequisite: advisor approval. Subject to credit limitation.

Unspecified content or variable credit courses. See additional information on page 43 of this Bulletin regarding these types of courses. The following courses offered through the department are of unspecified content or variable credit: LIB 550, 602, 635, and 699.

 

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