General overview of the services, procedures and resources of a library. Will become familiar with: 1) different types of libraries and their respective functions; 2) library terminology and procedures; 3) major library classification systems; 4) a variety of library reference (research) tools and 5) typical audio-visual equipment found in libraries. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; four lab.
An introduction to the various types of libraries, the organizational structures of each, and the services they provide. Provides an overview of the standard procedures, terminology, broad issues and basic technology common to the library profession. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission. Three lecture.
Covers the basic elements of supervision and personnel management in libraries, developing library policies, oversight of the physical plant, administering the budget, and relations with governing bodies. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission. Three lecture.
Overview of library functions in a technical services department with an emphasis on organizing, classifying and cataloging print and non-print materials for storage and and retrieval using standard library tools. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission. Three lecture.
Basic knowledge of reference sources, services and research strategies. Includes hands-on experience with reference sources, periodicals, microforms and electronic databases. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission. Three lecture.
Public relations techniques for developing meaningful services and programs applicable to particular libraries. Explore marketing efforts to raise awareness of library services to the population groups served. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission. Three lecture.
Explores the principles of materials selection, assessing information needs, collection maintenance through weeding, resource sharing and cooperative collection development for a variety of libraries. Pertinent issues such as censorship, reading levels and copyright will also be covered. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission. Three lecture.
Provides an overview of library networks, automated systems, and telecommunications applications in libraries. The role of technology in libraries, including the Internet and equipment frequently used will be covered. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission. Three lecture.
Examination of library services for children and young adults with an emphasis on young adult and children's literature and materials selection. Includes overview of child development and psychology. Three lecture.
Basic elements of library research necessary to complete research projects assigned in college courses. Recommended for all students who will be writing term papers. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One-half lecture; one lab.
The operation and basic maintenance of a variety of audio-visual equipment commonly used in information centers. Will be focused on troubleshooting techniques. Preparation and application of various types of nonprint media, such as video and audio, will be explored. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; four lab.
To strengthen the reference proficiency and knowledge of sources, including on-line bibliographic database searching services, the principles of the detailed reference interview and detailed search strategies. Prerequisite: LIB 107. One lecture; four lab.
Major trends and issues that impact today's libraries and media centers. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; four lab.
Supervised work experience in a public, school, academic, or special library that gives the student actual hands-on experience with a variety of tasks in the student's choice of library. Prerequisites: Completion of Library Media Technology core curriculum and instructor permission. One lecture; four lab.
Elements of media and/or book reviewing. Practice in the preparation of book and/or media reviews for publication or to promote reading. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture.
Basic library skills necessary for working in church libraries. Emphasis is placed on basic reference work, basic cataloging, basic facilities management, ordering of materials, budget preparation, publicity and inventory/fiscal controls. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One lecture; four lab.
Design and creation of library displays, bulletin boards, exhibits and collections as marketing and informational tools. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One-half lecture; one lab.
Basic parts of a grant proposal as well as basic techniques for writing grant applications. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. One-half lecture; one lab.
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