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The following courses are offered at CSI. For more information, contact Stephen Poppino at: 208-732-6504 spoppino@csi.edu
Course Descriptions
LIIS 103 - 2 Cr
Library Skills
This course provides an introduction to finding useful information, both in electronic form and in print, for college research. Emphasis is on evaluating the quality of different information resources.
LIIS 150 - 3 Cr
Introduction to Library & Information Science
This course is an overview of the field of librarianship, library studies and information science. It provides students an introduction to the purpose, functions, values, history, development, current state and future of library and information services, processes and technology used in the field, the different types of modern libraries and the principles and methods by which they are organized, classification systems, practice of the profession in various settings, career opportunities in the industry/profession, as well as relevant legal and ethical issues.
LIIS 210 - 3 Cr
Organization of Information & Resources
This course provides an introduction to the principles, techniques, and standards used to represent and organize information. It covers the fundamental concepts of theory and practice in information organization, storage and retrieval, including an introduction to existing systems and standards. Students are introduced to the philosophy, tools and methods of cataloging print and nonprint materials using the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, the Dewey Decimal Classification, and the Library of Congress Subject Headings. Prerequisite:LIIS 150
LIIS 230 - 3 Cr
Library Technology
This course provides an introduction to information technology in libraries. The course focuses on applications for libraries, and it includes use, operation, and management of computer, audiovisual, communication, and print equipment; the criteria for selection of software and hardware; evaluation of library technology; legal and safety aspects.
LIIS 250 - 3 Cr
Reference Resources and Services
This course is an overview of services provided in a variety of settings and context, using a variety of methods (including virtual reference). Students will be introduced to the reference process, effective and efficient search strategies, ethical considerations, library instruction, and methods of evaluating reference services. Students will learn about the history and current state of reference services, as well as major trends-emphasizing the changing nature of reference services. The course also provides a survey of both electronic and print resources in a variety of subject areas. Prerequisite LIIS150.
LIIS 260 - 1.00 Cr Hr
Copyright & Intellectual Property
This is an introduction to the nature and forms of intellectual property in the modern technological world, the rights of intellectual property creators and owners, and the rights and responsibilities of intellectual property users. Included is an overview of the principles of copyright law with an emphasis on their application within an educational environment.
LIIS 270 - 3.00 Cr Hrs
Information Literacy
This course focuses on fostering intellectual curiosity and developing independent lifelong learners who understand the role of information in a democratic society and can make informed decisions by using critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to recognize when information is needed the type and amount of information needed, as well as how to effectively and efficiently search for, access, and retrieve information. Special emphasis will be placed on how to critically evaluate information retrieved as well as summarizing, analyzing synthesizing, managing, communicating, presenting and using the information. The course will help students become productive citizens and judicious users of information by learning to apply strategies for evaluation as well as legal and ethical uses of information.
The following courses in Library Science are offered at ISU. For more information contact Dr. Richard Pearson (College of Education) at: 208-236-3071.
LIBR 121 Introduction to Information Research, 2 credits. Fundamentals of the research process using a variety of library resources including catalogs, electronic databases, the reference collection, government documents, and the Internet. Emphasis on the organization, retrieval, and evaluation of information.
LIBR 440/540 Practicum, 1-4 credits. Practicum in a library and/or media center under the supervision of professional personnel. (Prerequisite: Approval of library coordinator)
LIBR 441/541 Independent Study in Library Science, 1-2 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific problems in librarianship. (Prerequisite: Approval of library coordinator)
LIBR 495 Library Science: Student Teaching Internship, 7 credits. Students assume instructional and management responsibilities in a supervised junior/senior high library/media center. (Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program and/or approved application. Graded S-U).
(Independent Study in Idaho) For contact information and more information about courses and services, visit:
http://www.uidaho.edu/isi/LibrarySciencePage.htm
If you are a certified teacher seeking one of these options, please contact Andrea Chavez (College of Education) at: 208-885-6587 or send e-mail to: achavez@uidaho.edu
LibS 415 Technical Services for Small Libraries (1 credit) Examine library technical services of the small or one-person public or school library. Explore techniques for finding sources for material, using cataloging systems to provide access, and processing materials to get them ready for use. Print, multimedia, and electronic formats, automatic systems and networking will be discussed. Internet access required. Prerequisite: LibS 425 Organization and Management of Small Libraries.
LibS 416 Library Services to Rural Areas (1 credit) Explore the administration and programming of rural public libraries, including historical and social context, financing and governance, staffing, and programming for the community. Internet access required. Prerequisite: LibS 425 Organization and Management of Small Libraries.
LibS 419 Computer Applications in Libraries (3 credits) Trends and developments in library automation, practical applications of micro-computers to library work and administration. Note: This is an academic course intended to teach fundamental terms and concepts, not a course on automating a library.
LibS 420/520 Classification and Cataloging (4 credits). Organization of library materials, principles of cataloging, subject analysis, classification, bibliographic methods, Dewey decimal system.
LibS 421/521 Acquisitions & Collection Development in Libraries (3 credits). Evaluation and selection of books and other materials for libraries; analysis of community library needs and interests. Internet access required. Library database access available (limited). Prerequisite for LibS 521: instructor permission. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
LibS 422 Use of the School Library (2 credits). Methods of interesting students in the library and using it to best advantage. Internet access required.
LibS 423/523 Introduction to Reference Work (3 credits). Reference books in school and public libraries; selecting reference collections. Internet access required. Prerequisite for LibS 523: instructor permission. Research project and paper required for graduate credit.
LibS 424 Information Sources on the Internet for Libraries (3 credits). Principles of development and trends in Internet information resources that libraries access and use; emphasis on searching, evaluating, and providing to patrons needed reference material. Internet access required. This is an Online Course.
LibS 425/525 Organization and Management of Small Libraries (4 credits). Organization and management of school libraries. Internet access required. Prerequisite for LibS 525: instructor permission. Research project and paper required for graduate credit. Available in print or online.
LibS427 Library/Media Center Practicum (1-3 credits). Experience in a library or information center under professional supervision. 90 hours of supervised experience per credit. Prerequisite: 6 cr. of library science coursework and permission. Available in print or online.
LibS 428 Children's Literature for School Librarians (3 credits). This course will develop student's basic knowledge and understanding of the field of children's literature, particularly as it pertains to librarians, with a focus on children ages 2-12. This course will emphasize skills, tools, and insights necessary for effective professional librarianship in the areas of service to children.
LibS 429 Adolescent Literature for School Librarians (3 credits). This course will develop student's knowledge of adolescent literature as it pertains to librarians, with a focus on youth graders 6-12. It emphasizes the skills and discernment necessary by the librarian to effectively serve adolescents. Evaluation tools for selecting literature and electronic resources will be covered and issues relating to materials selection and promotion for then secondary school library will be explored.
LibS 432 Good Free Web Stuff ( 1 credit). The World Wide Web (WWW) offers just about everything and lots of it, but how do you find the good stuff? Information that's reliable and likely to stay put? This one-credit course will help identify some of those sources, as well as guide you in evaluating any WWW source you may run across. Internet access is required. No prerequisite.