MLIS Program, St. Catherine University
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LIS 7010: INTRODUCTION TO LIS
An overview of the Library and Information Science profession covering the history, philosophy, purpose, functions and processes, users, collections and evaluation of public, academic, school, and special libraries and information centers; the history and trends of books and other media, publishing and information technology; the principles and basic elements of the collection development process; relevant legal and ethical topics - intellectual property (copyright), access, confidentiality of records, intellectual freedom and censorship; and current professional issues. 3 credits.
Course website: Winter 2008, 7010-G01: Moodle. See syllabus for LIS 610.
LIS 7040: REFERENCE & ONLINE SERVICES
An introduction to effective reference service in an electronic age. The course deals with the selection, evaluation and use of general reference sources in both hard copy and digital formats; nature, development, functions and management of reference and online services; reference interview; concepts, principles and problems of online bibliographic organization and control. 3 credits. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LIS 7010.
Course Websites
- Winter 2010, 7040-G02: Moodle, PBworks
- Fall 2009, 7040-G01: Moodle, PBworks
- Winter 2009, 7040-G02: Moodle, PBwiki
- Fall 2008, 7040-G01: Moodle, PBwiki
- Fall 2007, 7040-G02: Moodle, PBwiki
- Fall 2007, 7040-G01: Moodle, PBwiki
- Winter 2007, 7040-C: Old Moodle (unavailable), PBwiki
- Winter 2007, 7040-A: Old Moodle (unavailable), PBwiki
- Fall 2006, 7040-B: Old Moodle (unavailable), PBwiki
- Fall 2006, 7040-A: Old Moodle (unavailable), PBwiki
LIS 7530: INTERNET FUNDAMENTALS & DESIGN
A basic introduction to the fundamentals of the internet for students new to programming and networking. Topics include the internet's origins, evolution, architecture, current issues and future. Students gain a basic understanding about Web content languages, website management and design/usability principles. Students are also introduced to the fundamentals of telecommunications and networking with examples drawn from the internet. Critical internet issues such as search engine limitations, security, privacy, copyright, governance and other related topics are discussed. Working in project groups, students will put principles into practice by creating websites on a Macintosh platform using XHTML, CSS, and/or wiki software. 3 credits. Co-requisites: LIS 7010, 7030.
Course Websites
- Fall 2010, 7530: PBworks
- Fall 2009, 7530: Moodle and PBworks
- Fall 2008, 7530: MediaWiki and PBwiki
- Fall 2007, 7530: MediaWiki
- Fall 2006, 7530: Old Moodle (unavailable), PBwiki
LIS 7640: LIBRARY USER INSTRUCTION
An introduction to the principles of information literacy with two emphases: (1) developing a conceptual framework for library user education, including an overview of learning theory, teaching methods, and instructional design; and (2) applying the theory in practical library teaching/learning situations. 3 credits. Prerequisites: LIS 7010 and 7040.
LIS 7680: LIBRARY 2.0 & SOCIAL NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES
This course examines the advent of social networking tools, the creation of online collaboration and communities via those tools and their adoption by libraries as well as the rise of Library 2.0 thinking, a service philosophy born out of discussions of Web 2.0 and participatory library services. 3 credits. Prerequisites: LIS 7010, 7030, 7040.
Course Websites
- Fall 2010, 7680: PBworks
LIS 7920: INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOR
This course is a survey of pertinent research on information seeking behavior in library and information science and other fields of study with an emphasis on research methods and application to practice. Theories and models of information seeking behavior will be reviewed with particular attention to differing contexts, information seekers, and domains. Assignments will include in-class exercises, a literature review in a chosen area of study, and original research resulting in a presentation and research proposal. 3 credits. Prerequisites: LIS 7010, 7030, 7040
Course Websites
- Winter 2010, 7920: PBworks
- Winter 2009, 7920: PBwiki
- Winter 2008, 7920: MediaWiki
- Winter 2007, 7920: Old Moodle (unavailable), PBwiki
LIS Program, The University of Hawai`i
LIS 601 INTRODUCTION TO REFERENCE & INFORMATION SERVICES
Philosophy, principles, and practice of reference services in libraries, information centers, and information literacy. Bibliographic control, reference research, reference interview, online searching, evaluation of bibliographic and Webliographic material. Field component.
LIS 610: THE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT
This course introduces students to the field of library and information science, and where those fields fit in the overall information infrastructure. We consider the historical context and discuss the present and future of libraries and information centers in a changing technological world. Topics include: information seeking behavior, diverse user needs, information organization and access, characteristics of the information professions, information ethics, intellectual freedom and intellectual property, as well as national and international library development. Prerequisite: None.
Course website: 610 Info Environment is a Wetpaint Wiki.
