L SC 100. Introduction to Library
and Information Services.
3 credit.
Orientation to the library and information field, including history
and development, responsibilities of library personnel, types of
libraries and services, and technology and trends.
L SC 110. Reference and Information
Resources I.
3 credit.
Overview of reference services. Introduction to, and evaluation
of, basic information resources (both print and electronic) and their
application in library and information centers.
L SC 111. Introduction to
Information Literacy in an Electronic Environment.
3 credit.
Introduction to the basics of the research process; the
organization, location and evaluation of information using print,
non-print and electronic resources; and techniques of effective personal
information management in a computerized setting. Uses a combination of
active and hands-on learning methods as well as lectures.
L SC 120. Cataloging Basics I:Descriptive Cataloging.
3 credit.
Introduction to descriptive and subject cataloging,
classification schemes, MARC formats, and filing rules.
L SC 125. Cataloging Basics II:Classification and MARC Cataloging.
3 credit.
Continuation of descriptive cataloging basics.Introduction to subject analysis,
classification and MARC coding.
L SC 130. Introduction to Technical
Services in Library and InformationCenters.
3 credit.
Introduction to technical services in libraries and
information centers, including acquisitions, bindery, gifts, and serials.
L SC 140. Multimedia Materials and
Presentations in Library and InformationCenters.
3 credit.
Overview of media formats and equipment. Introduction to
desktop publishing, presentations, and web-page creation applications in
libraries and information centers.
L SC 145. Marketing Your Library.
1 credit.
The
process of creating and implementing a marketing plan that focuses on the
needs of library patrons.
L SC 148. Award Winning Books for
Children.
1 credit.
A
review of book awards and how to integrate award winning books into
school curriculum or public library programming.
L SC 150. Library Services for
Children and Young Adults.
3 credit.
Library services for children and young adults with an
overview of materials, programs, and services for this population.
L SC 155. Award Winning Books for
Children.
1 credit.
A review of book awards and how to integrate award winning
books into school curriculum or public school programming.
L SC 160. Introduction to Public
Services in Library and InformationCenters.
3 credit.
Introduction to public services in libraries and information
centers, including circulation, inter-library loan, reference media
services, special collections, and government documents.
L SC 165. Interacting With the
Public in Libraries.
1 credit.
Customer service skills and dealing with difficult library
patrons.
L SC 168. Managing Library
Volunteers.
1 credit.
Covers recruitment, training and development. and management of library volunteers.
L SC 170. Science and Information
Technology Student Organization.
1 credit.
Promotes personal growth and leadership development through
networking, service, and involvement.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Graded S/U.
L SC 175. Civic Involvement in
Library and Information Technology.
1–3 credits.
Involvement in an organized community service project or
group with a library or information technology component. Promotes
awareness of volunteer and community service opportunities.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Restricted to majors. Graded
S/U.
L SC 200. Collection Management and
Development in Libraries and InformationCenters.
3 credit.
Principles of identifying, selecting, acquiring, managing
and evaluating information resources for libraries and information
centers.
L SC 201. Public Libraries.
3 credit.
A study of the American public library and its place in
communities.Topics may include history,
philosophy, and standards, operations and procedures, governance,
funding, personnel materials, user services, outreach and advocacy.
L SC 202. Academic Libraries.
3 credit.
An examination of the functions of the library within the
higher education environment.Topics may include history, philosophy, and organization,
operations and procedures, governance, funding, personnel, materials,
outreach, and user services.
L SC 203. School Library Media
Specialist.
3 credit.
Principles and practice of managing the school library media
center, with an emphasis on its specific educational
mission. Collection development, classes and lesson plans, public
relations, administrative procedures, and use of technology.
L
SC 204. Special Libraries and InformationCenters.
3 credit.
An examination of special libraries and information
centers.Topics may include
management, user services, technical services, facilities, and types of
collections.
L SC 205. Presentation Basics for
Libraries.
1 credit.
Basic preservation tools and techniques for library sources.
L SC 210. Computer Applications in
Library and InformationCenters.
3 credit.
Overview of computer applications in libraries and
information centers, including automated systems and electronic
resources; introduction to evaluation and planning of technology.
L SC 211. Electronic Privacy.
1 credit.
An introduction to the potential dangers of revealing
personal information electronically and how libraries can inform and
alert to protect the privacy of library computer users.
L SC 220. Innovative Technology Applications
in Libraries and InformationCenters.
3 credit.
For library and information specialists, provides theory and
practice of more specialized knowledge required for those who would like
to work as information managers at the level of system administration.
L SC 221. CooperativeExperienceI.
1–3 credits.
Student is employed in an approved work site and is
supervised and rated by the employer and instructor. Each credit requires
a specified number of hours of on-the-job work experience.
May be repeated for maximum of 3 credits. Restricted to LSC
majors. Graded S/U.
L SC 222. Cooperative Experience II.
1–3 credits.
Continuation of L SC 221. Each credit requires specified number
of hours of on-the-job work experience.
May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. Restricted to LSC
majors. Graded S/U.
L SC 230. lssues and Ethics in Libraries and InformationCenters.
3 credit.
Discussions of current and continuing challenges to
effective library and information service. Topics may include copyright,
censorship, intellectual freedom, Internet filtering, problem patrons,
security, or other current issues.
L SC 231. Copyright Basics for
Libraries.
1 credit.
Copyright definitions and ways that copyright may affect
library services.
L SC 232. Disaster Planning for
Libraries.
1 credit.
Preparing for and responding to library disasters.
L SC 233. Library Privacy and
Confidentiality.
1 credit.
Covers the USA Patriot Act and other laws that apply to
library user privacy.
L SC 234. Libraries, Access, and
Intellectual Freedom.
1 credit.
Philosophical and practical information related to library
policies on access.
L SC 235. Library Security and
Safety.
1 credit.
Strategies for safety and security issues in libraries.
L SC 236. Banned Books
1 credit.
Banned books, selection policies, and responding to
challenges.
L SC 240. Internet Resources and
Research Strategies.
3 credit.
Introduction to retrieving and evaluating information found on
the Internet and in selected Internet accessible databases.
L SC 250. Reference and Information
Resources II.
3 credit.
Evaluation and use of specialized information resources
(print and electronic) in areas such as business, law, medicine, the
sciences, social sciences, and government documents.
L SC 255. Special Topics.
1–3 credits.
Special topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Prerequisite: L SC 100. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
L SC 260. Advanced Cataloging for
the Library Technician.
3 credit.
Special problems in the cataloging of nonprint
materials, state and federal documents, maps, realia.
Indepth analysis of MARC tags and automated
cataloging techniques.
L SC 261. Government Documents.
1 credit.
An introduction to government documents and the SuDoc classification system.
L SC 262. State and Local Documents.
1 credit.
An introduction to state and local documents in library
collections.
L SC 265. Cataloging Music
Materials.
3 credit.
Overview of the basics of cataloging music materials
including scores, CD's, videos, and DVD's using AACR2 and MARC coding.
Designed for the cataloger with little or no music cataloging experience.
L SC 270 Library
and Information Technology Capstone.
3 credit.
A culmination of all technical courses that are required to
receive and associate of applied science from the program.
L SC 281 Grant Writing for
Libraries.
1 credit.
Introduction to grant writing for libraries.
L SC 298. Independent Study.
1–3 credits.
Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with prior
approval of department head.
May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Restricted to LSC
majors.
