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L SC Library Science Catalog
L SC 100. Introduction to
Library and Information Services Careers
3 credit.
Overview of careers in 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 the 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.
L SC 120. Descriptive
Cataloging
3 credit.
Introduction to descriptive cataloging.
L SC 125. 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 Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
Introduction to technical services in libraries and
information centers, including acquisitions, bindery, cataloging, gifts,
and serials.
L SC 140. Multimedia
Materials and Presentations in Libraries and Information Centers
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 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 154. State Children's
Book Awards
1 credit.
Students will explore the state book award offered by their
state. Students will read some of the books and plan library
programs to promote the award.
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 156. Boys and Books
1 credit.
The course looks at why, in general, boys are less interested
in books than girls. We will
discover ways libraries can encourage boys to read, and develop
activities and programs which entice them to do so. Students will also be reading some
books recommended for boy readers.
L SC 160. Introduction to
Public Services in Libraries and Information Centers
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.
Skills for interacting with library patrons from diverse
backgrounds and in challenging environments.
L SC 168. Managing Library
Volunteers
1 credit.
Covers recruitment, training and development, and management
of library volunteers.
L SC 170. Library Science
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 173. Library
Conference Internship
1 credits.
Student will volunteer at an approved library conference. Graded S/U.
L SC 175. Civic Involvement
in Library Science
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 191. Children's Books
& Their Movie Adaptations
1 credit.
For almost as long as there have been popular books for children in
the United States, there have been dramatic adaptations of them.
What is gained, and lost, when children's books are adapted for the big
screen? What is the relationship--or what should the connection
be--between works of children's literature and their seemingly
inevitable film adaptations? Students will be expected to read
several children's books and view the movies based on them and make
comparisons.
L SC 192. Myths and Legends
in Children's Literature
1 credit.
Explores myths and legends from diverse cultures from European and
Asian people groups to those who have their roots in Africa and the
Americas. We will also compare myths which are similar across
several cultures.
L SC 193. Poetry for
Children
1 credit.
Explores the genre of poetry for children. In this class,
participants will focus on reading and reviewing poetry for kids, exploring poetry on the Web, and trying interactive approaches for
sharing poetry with children. Topics include: study and
analysis of poetry, ways to use poetry in the classroom, writing poetry
with children.
L SC 194. The Art of
Picture Books
1 credit.
Develop an understanding and appreciation of the processes of the
creation of the visual aspects of children's books, including the
development process from preliminary sketches and/or storyboard to the
published book; various media and techniques; case studies of
individualized artists and works.
L SC 195. Mysteries for
Children
1 credit.
For many children, mysteries are their favorite genre of books.
In this course the student will become familiar with a wide variety of
mysteries for children. We will also discuss ways to use mysteries
in the classroom and school library.
L SC 196. Historical
Fiction for Children
1 credit.
This course looks at historical fiction as a genre. Topics:
include fiction vs. history, American history in children's literature,
world history in children's literature, activities for using historical
fiction in a school setting.
L SC 197. Fantasy and
Speculative Fictions
1 credit.
This course offers professionals serving school students the
opportunity to increase their appreciation and knowledge of fantasy and
speculative fiction through intense reading and discussion of
representative works. The course will also investigate and consider options using fantasy and
speculative fiction in a school setting.
L SC 200. Collection
Management and Development in Libraries and Information
Centers.
3 credit.
Principles of identifying, selecting, acquiring, managing and
evaluating 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 Information Centers
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. Technology
Planning in Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
Overview of computer applications in libraries and
information centers, including automated systems and electronic
resources; introduction to evaluation and technology and writing a
technology plan.
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 for Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
A look at uses for innovative technologies in libraries and
information centers. Topics may
include blogs, wikis, podcasting and virtual reality libraries.
L SC 221. Cooperative
Experience I
1–3 credits.
Student is employed in an approved work site 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 L SC 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 L SC
majors. Graded S/U.
L SC 230. Issues and Ethics
in Libraries and Information Centers
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. Intellectual
Freedom in Libraries
1 credit.
Philosophical and practical information related to library
policies about access to library materials.
L SC 235. Library Security
and Safety
1 credit.
Strategies for safety and security planning 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. Cataloging Non
Book Formats
3 credit.
Introduction to cataloging of various non-book formats and
MARC coding.
L SC 261. U. S.
Government Documents
1 credit.
An introduction to U. S. 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 Science
Capstone
3 credit.
A culmination of all technical courses that are required to
receive an Associate of Applied Science from the program centering
around the completion of a library related project.
Discussions on the role of paraprofessionals in libraries.
L SC 275. Fundamentals of
Library Supervision
3 credit.
An introduction to supervision of library employees,
including student assistants, to create a productive workplace.
L SC 276. Building
Specialized Collections for Latinos
1 credit.
Building a library collection to serve Latino populations.
L SC 277. Building
Specialized Collections for Native Americans
1 credit.
Building a library collection to serve Native American populations.
L SC 281. Grant Writing for
Libraries
1 credit.
Introduction to grant writing for libraries.
L SC 286. Children's
Literature and the Primary Curriculum
3 credit.
Research the use of picture books and other children's literature
across the curriculum with students in kindergarten through second
grade. Topics include: using literature to teach writing,
using literature to teach science, using literature to teach math, using
literature to teach social studies.
L SC 287. Children's
Literature and the Intermediate Curriculum
3 credit.
Research the use of picture books and other children's literature
across the curriculum with students in grades three through five.
Topics include: using literature to teach writing, using
literature to teach science, using literature to teach math, using
literature to teach social studies.
L SC 288. Children's
Literature and the Middle School Curriculum
3 credit.
Research the use of picture books and other children's literature
across the curriculum in grades six through eight. Topics include:
using literature to teach writing, using literature to teach science,
using literature to teach math, using literature to teach social
studies.
L SC 290. Introduction to
Children’s Literature for Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
The course will introduce current and potential library
personnel to a wide variety of literature written for children. The course explores the history of
children’s literature and the path it has taken. Students will read many books from
a variety of genre, explore the literacy elements found in those books,
and develop some evaluation criteria and ways for children to respond to
the literature they read.
L SC 291. Southwestern
Children's Literature
1 credit.
This course will introduce students to books which can teach the
children visiting your library more about the people and places of the
Southwest.
L SC 292. Native American
Children's Literature
1 credit.
This course will introduce students to children's and young adult
books written by and about Native Americans.
L SC 295. Introduction to
Young Adult Literature
3 credit.
This course will expose students to quality adolescent literature
available for reading and study in middle and high school classes.
It provides a broad survey of young adult literature and focuses on
building an appreciation of literature, encouraging student reading,
developing life-long readers, and developing activities for critical
thinking.
L SC 296. Multicultural
Books for Children and Youth
3 credit.
This course explores a wide range of multicultural children's
literature including: African American, Native American, Latino,
Asian, Jewish, and Middle Eastern. Topics covered include:
nonfiction of the cultures, historical fiction of the cultures, and
contemporary literature of the cultures.
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 L SC
majors.
 
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