Core Competencies in MLIS »
| Year |
Class |
Textbook |
Professor |
Description |
Core
Competencies |
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Spring
2008 |
LIBR 200-02
Information and Society |
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Dr. Debbie Hansen / Dr. Judy Weedman |
Explores the complex social, economic, historical, and technological developments that influence the impact of information on society. The mission, values and ethics of information professionals are also analyzed.
Rubin, R. E. Foundations of Library and Information Science (2nd ed.).
2004 |
ABCLM |
LIBR 202-02
Information Retrieval |
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Dr. Edna Reid |
Principles of information retrieval and their application to information systems and services. Emphasizing models of user information seeking behavior, human information processing and their relationship to retrieval models in information systems.
Chowdhury, G. C. Introduction to modern information retrieval. 2004 |
EGJ |
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Fall
2008 |
LIBR 204-08
Information Organizations and Management |
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Prof. Monique A. le Conge |
Identifying distinguishing characteristics, culture and relationships of information organizations. Emphasizes theories examining the interaction between human beings and the organizations in which they work.
Stueart, R. D. & Moran, B. B.Library and Information Center Management (7th ed.) 2007 |
DKMN |
LIBR 210-04
Reference and Information Services |
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Dr. Michelle Holschuh Simmons |
A process-oriented examination of how information professionals answer reference questions. The interpersonal skills required for effective question negotiation and the sources with which questions are answered are stressed.
Katz, W. A.Introduction to Reference Work. 8th ed.2001 |
CILN |
LIBR 240-01
Information Technology Tools and Applications |
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Dr. Linda Main |
Builds the skills needed to structure, store, process, access, and present information in a Web environment. Topics may vary, but will typically include the design of Web sites and Web coding and scripting languages.
Castro, E.HTML, XHTML & CSS (6th ed.)2007 |
GHN |
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Spring
2009 |
LIBR 246-03
Information Technology Tools and Applications - Advanced |
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Prof. Steve Perry |
Topics typically offered include XML, Web programming languages such as XSLT, JavaScript, JSP, Perl, PHP, MYSQL, and ASP, and designing interactive content using Web 2.0 tools.
Wilton, P., & McPeak , J. Beginning JavaScript (3rd ed.). 2007 |
EGH |
LIBR 248-02
Beginning Cataloging and Classification |
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Dr. Robert Ellett |
Theory and practice of bibliographic control including the study of representative cataloging using descriptive cataloging standards, machine-based representation using MARC format and other standards, subject analysis and classification using LCSH, Dewey, and LCC.
Chan, L. M. Cataloging and classification: An introduction (3rd ed.) 2007 |
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LIBR 266-03
Collection Management |
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Dr. Arglenda Friday |
Study of collection management in all types of libraries and information centers. Includes analysis of information needs, criteria for selection, collection use evaluation, and resources for collection development.
Evans, G.E., & Saponaro, M. Z. Developing Library and Information Center Collections. 2005 |
ABFN |
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Fall
2009 |
LIBR 247-01
Vocabulary Design |
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Dr. Judith Weedman |
Survey of principles and practices used to index information-bearing objects such as documents or images. Includes term assignment, review of existing vocabularies, thesaurus design, metadata structures, and automatic and natural language processes.
Lancaster, F. W. (2003). Indexing and Abstracting in Theory and Practice (3rd ed.). |
DFG |
LIBR 256-01
Archives and Manuscripts |
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Prof. de Lorenzo |
An introduction to the theory and practice of managing archival documents, such as personal papers, institutional records, photographs, electronic records, and other unpublished material. Topics covered include manuscript and records acquisition and appraisal, arrangement and description, conservation and preservation, reference and access.
Hunter, G. S. (2003). Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives: A How-To-Do-It Manual. |
ABCFG |
LIBR 289-01
Advanced Topics in Library and Information Science |
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Prof. Debbie Faires |
Advanced independent creation of an electronic portfolio demonstrating mastery of all student learning outcomes (core competencies) for the MLIS degree. Must be completed in final or next-to-final semester. |
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