350 School Library Media Studies

350:010. Library Orientation -- 1 hr.
Practical working knowledge of the library and its resources. Open to freshmen and sophomores. (Offered Fall and Spring)

350:112. Library Information Sources -- 1 hr.
Utilization of indexes, documents, and reference sources in specific subject areas; performance of information searches on specialized topics. Open to juniors/seniors with declared majors. (Not open to School Library Media Studies majors and minors.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

350:113(g). Collection Management -- 3 hrs.
Analysis and evaluation of information sources in school library media collections. Selection, acquisition, and maintenance of materials in print, non-print, and computer-assisted formats. Intellectual freedom and copyright policy development. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and odd Summers)

350:115(g). Organization of Information -- 3 hrs.
Application of standards of descriptive cataloging and MARC record for manual and automated systems and resource sharing. Examination of number and subject classification schemes and application of Dewey Decimal Classification and appropriate subject headings for school library media catalogs. Adaptations of organizational principles for non-book print, non-print media, and computer-assisted information sources. Lecture, 2 hours; lab, 2 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and even Summers)

350:121(g). Introduction to the School Library Media Program -- 3 hrs.
Survey of school library media specialists, functions of the school library media center, national and state professional guidelines, ethical and legal issues; includes observation and participation in a selected school library media center. The portfolio created in this course becomes the condition for continuation in the School Library Media Studies Program, and must be taken in the first semester. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

350:132(g). Library Resources for Children -- 3 hrs.
Collection management strategies as these relate to resources available in, and accessible from, elementary school library media centers, with a focus on resource-based teaching and learning. Role of the school library media specialist as information specialist. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

350:134(g). Library Resources for Young Adults -- 3 hrs.
Collection management strategies as these relate to resources available in, and accessible from, secondary school library media centers, with a focus on resource-based teaching and learning. Role of the SLMS as information specialist. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

350:223. School Library Media Curriculum Development -- 3 hrs.
Consultant role of the school library media specialist in curriculum design. Study of curriculum frameworks and the curriculum integration of information process models, PK-12. Prerequisites: 350:121; 350:132 or 350:134. (Offered Fall and even Summers)

350:225. Administration of the School Library Media Program -- 3 hrs.
Management and leadership role of the school library media specialist, including organizational strategies, planning, and policy development. Should be taken in the final semester of course work. Prerequisite: 350:121. (Offered Spring and odd Summers)

350:230. Library Automation Systems and Networks -- 3 hrs.
Emphasis on computer-related systems and networks in schools and library media programs. Planning and implementing systems; on-line network requirements and uses. Prerequisites: 350:115; 350:132 or 350:134; 350:250. (Offered Fall and odd Summers)

350:250. Reference Services and Information Retrieval -- 3 hrs.
Collection management strategies as these relate to basic print and electronic reference resources. Introduction to question-negotiation, search strategies, and evaluation of information delivery/approaches and systems. Provision of reference services in school settings. Roles of the SLMS as information specialist and teacher. Lecture, 2 hours; lab, 2 hours. Prerequisite: 350:115. (Offered Fall and even Summers)

350:285. Individualized Readings -- 1-3 hrs.
Directed study of specific issue or problem based on student's needs or aspirations. Prerequisite: written consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

350:289. Seminar -- 3-6 hrs.
Critical assessment of the elements of school library media services at the building and system levels. Prerequisite: 350:223. (Variable)

350:290. Practicum -- 2-4 hrs.
Experience in the function and services of the school library media center. Prerequisite: written consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

350:295. Research in Library and Information Science -- 3 hrs.
Survey of basic research methodologies and critical evaluation of library media center research studies. The use of the research process to develop a draft proposal for a research study, or project. Prerequisite: 350:250. (Offered Spring and even Summers)

350:299. Research.
Focus on the process of completing the research study, project, or thesis. Must be taken during the semester when the study is completed and may be repeated. Student must enroll in at least 1 credit hour during the semester the study is completed. Prerequisite: 350:295. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)