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Library Science Courses

LibS C415 Technical Services for Small Libraries (1 cr)

LibS C419 Computer Applications in Libraries (3 cr)

LibS C-J420/C-J520 Classification and Cataloging (4 cr)

LibS C-J421/C-J521 Acquisitions and Collection Development in Libraries (3 cr)

LibS C422 Use of the School Library (2 cr)

LibS C423 Introduction to Reference Work (3 cr)

LibS C424 Information Sources on the Internet for Libraries (3 cr)

LibS C-J425/C-J525 Organization and Management of Small Libraries (4 cr)

LibS C426 Information Literacy for the Library Media Specialist (3 cr)

LibS C427 Library and Media Center Practicum (1-3 cr)

LibS C428 Children's Literature for Librarians (3 cr)

LibS C429 Adolescent Literature for Librarians (3 cr)

LibS C520 Classification and Cataloging (4 cr)

LibS C521 Acquisitions and Collection Development in Libraries (3 cr)

LibS C525 Organization and Management of Small Libraries (4 cr)

Paul H. Gathercoal, Dept. Chair, Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction (405B Educ. Bldg. 83844-3082; phone 208/885-6587).

Note: All LibS courses are administered through Independent Study of Idaho: (PO Box 443081, Moscow ID 83844-3081; phone 208/885-6641 or 877/464-3246; fax 208/885-5738; indepst@uidaho.edu; www.uidaho.edu/isi).

LibS C415 Technical Services for Small Libraries (1 cr)

Examine library technical services of the small or one-person public or school library. Explore techniques for finding sources for material, using cataloging systems to provide access, and processing materials to get them ready for use. Print, multimedia, and electronic formats, automatic systems and networking will be discussed. Recommended Preparation: LibS 425.

LibS C419 Computer Applications in Libraries (3 cr)

Trends and developments in library automation; practical applications of microcomputers to library work and administration. Note: This is an academic course intended to teach fundamental terms and concepts. It is not a course on automating a library.

LibS C-J420/C-J520 Classification and Cataloging (4 cr)

Organization of library materials, principles of cataloging, subject analysis, classification, bibliographic methods, Dewey decimal system. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.

Prereq for LibS 520: Permission

LibS C-J421/C-J521 Acquisitions and Collection Development in Libraries (3 cr)

Evaluation and selection of books and other materials for libraries; analysis of community library needs and interests. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.

Prereq for LibS 521: Permission

LibS C422 Use of the School Library (2 cr)

Methods of interesting students in the library and using it to best advantage.

LibS C423 Introduction to Reference Work (3 cr)

Reference books in school and public libraries; selecting reference collections. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.

LibS C424 Information Sources on the Internet for Libraries (3 cr)

Principles of development and trends in Internet information resources that libraries access and use; emphasis on searching, evaluating, and providing to patrons needed reference material.

LibS C-J425/C-J525 Organization and Management of Small Libraries (4 cr)

Organization and management of school libraries. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.

Prereq for LibS 525: Permission

LibS C426 Information Literacy for the Library Media Specialist (3 cr)

Explores the role of the Library Media Specialist (LMS) in providing information literacy instruction. Defines information literacy, as well as places it in a national, state and local framework. Research process as it correlates with information literacy is covered in great detail.

LibS C427 Library and Media Center Practicum (1-3 cr)

Experience in a library or other information center under professional supervision. Ninety hours of supervised experience per credit. Recommended Preparation: 6 cr in library and information science.

LibS C428 Children's Literature for Librarians (3 cr)

This course will develop students’ basic knowledge and understanding of the field of children’s literature, particularly as it pertains to librarians, with a focus on children ages 2-12. This course will emphasize skills, tools, and insights necessary for effective professional librarianship in the area of services to children.

LibS C429 Adolescent Literature for Librarians (3 cr)

This course will develop students’ knowledge of adolescent literature as it pertains to librarians, with a focus on youth grades 6-12. It emphasizes the skills and discernment necessary by the librarian to effectively serve adolescents. Evaluation tools for selecting literature and electronic resources will be covered, and issues relating to materials selection and promotion for the secondary school library will be explored.

LibS C520 Classification and Cataloging (4 cr)

See LibS J420/J520.

LibS C521 Acquisitions and Collection Development in Libraries (3 cr)

See LibS J421/J521.

LibS C525 Organization and Management of Small Libraries (4 cr)

See LibS J425/J525.