Library Science (LIBS)
LIBS 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
LIBS 410 Libraries and their Collection: Materials Selection (3 credits)
Joint-listed with LIBS 510
Introduction to library science theory and practice with emphasis on material selection and evaluation. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
LIBS 414 Reference and Information Services (3 credits)
Joint-listed with LIBS 514
Introduction to theory and practice of reference and information services, with emphasis on material selection, evaluation, and evaluation for school and public libraries as well as professional standards and rubrics. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
Prereqs: LIBS 410
Coreqs: LIBS 413 and LIBS 418
LIBS 418 Classification and Cataloging (3 credits)
Joint-listed with LIBS 518
Organization of library materials, principles of cataloging, subject analysis, classification, bibliographic methods, Dewey decimal system. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
Prereqs: LIBS 410
Coreqs: LIBS 413 and LIBS 414
LIBS 425 School Library Administration, Leadership, and Management (3 credits)
Joint-listed with LIBS 525
This course explores the organization of school libraries with an emphasis on effective management and leadership. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
Prereqs or Coreqs: LIBS 433
LIBS 504 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
LIBS 510 Libraries and their Collection: Materials Selection (3 credits)
Joint-listed with LIBS 410
Introduction to library science theory and practice with emphasis on material selection and evaluation. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission
LIBS 514 Reference and Information Services (3 credits)
Joint-listed with LIBS 414
Introduction to theory and practice of reference and information services, with emphasis on material selection, evaluation, and evaluation for school and public libraries as well as professional standards and rubrics. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission
Coreqs: LIBS 413 and LIBS 418
LIBS 518 Classification and Cataloging (3 credits)
Joint-listed with LIBS 418
Organization of library materials, principles of cataloging, subject analysis, classification, bibliographic methods, Dewey decimal system. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission
Coreqs: LIBS 413 and LIBS 414
LIBS 525 School Library Administration, Leadership, and Management (3 credits)
Joint-listed with LIBS 425
This course explores the organization of school libraries with an emphasis on effective management and leadership. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission
Prereqs or Coreqs: LIBS 433