School of Library and Information Science

COURSE CATALOG

LSC 551: Organization of Information
3 Credits (core requirement)

This course introduces students to the basic principles of organizing and representing information for facilitating access based on users' information needs. The course will address how recorded knowledge can be organized and structured, and ways of providing access to the intellectual works. Topics include defining information; describing and indexing intellectual works; current approaches, standards, tools, and systems in use for information organization; and relationship of information organization to information access

LSC 553: Information Sources and Services
3 Credits (core requirement)

A solid introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, and practices of library public services as well as the skills to deliver them effectively to a variety of information users and within a variety of settings. Special emphasis on the philosophy of reference service, appropriate communications skills for use in instructional settings and reference interviews, standard evaluative criteria for determining fitness of sources to meet information needs, proficient retrieval of information from print and electronic reference sources, policies and procedures for the provision of reference service, and the role of reference and information service departments within an organization.

LSC 555: Information Systems in Libraries and Information Centers
3 Credits (core requirement)

Introduces students to the evolving role of information systems in the storage and retrieval of information. Students explore how information technology in libraries, archives and information centers, and on the World Wide Web facilitates interaction with information. This course is designed to: Introduce students to applicable theory, principles, and standards; explore the capabilities and functions of several classes of information systems, including established technology like integrated library systems (ILS) and databases as well as evolving social and collaborative environments; introduce essential technology elements (hardware, software, networking, etc.); introduce practical information technology skills used by information professionals, such as working with databases and creating and publishing web pages; and promote critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative teamwork abilities for working with information technology.

LSC 557: Libraries and Information in Society
3 Credits (core requirement)

Introduction to the nature of information, the role of libraries, and the profession of librarianship in contemporary society. Incorporates historical developments, current trends, and the outlook for the future. Emphasizes the values, principles, legal, and ethical responsibilities of the profession and builds a foundation for each student's ongoing professional development and leadership.

LSC 559 (631): Storytelling
3 Credits

Exploration of several forms and genres of narrative or "story," such as tale, myth, and legend as media for creating, collecting, preserving, and providing access to cultural heritage information. Examines culturally diverse content within a variety of media, including books, graphic novels, comics, oral histories, still and moving images, performance representations, manuscripts, and juvenile literature. Addresses how information managers use stories in collection development, organization of knowledge in multi-format materials, library administration, public programming, and qualitative research, as well as identifying the role of personal story in professional development and discusses the ethical issues of storytelling. Includes in-class performance and out-of-class project work. Students demonstrate how stories are used in various information service environments including: libraries, archives, museums, school media centers, and other community organizations and cultural institutions.

LSC 561 (643): Oral History
3 Credits

Introduction to oral history as a primary source for historical research and documentary writing. Interviewing techniques, oral history program planning, and the topics of standards and principles involved in the creation, collection, evaluation, and organization of oral history projects and programs are included. Course training extends to practical aspects of interviewing and maintaining collections, physically and virtually. Focuses on the "doing" of oral history as demonstrated in critical readings, site visits, and individual and collective project development.

LSC 601 (670): History of the Book
3 Credits

Historical overview of the impact of print through studies of authorship, distribution, and use of manuscript, print, and electronic books. A broad survey of the large and growing field of book arts history, focusing on key areas and periods from which the book emerged. Addresses both physical aspects and social and cultural context of the production and circulation of books and the impact of technological change. Explores the history of the book and book arts as related to the history of libraries in our culture, and the future of the book. Includes practical experiences.

LSC 603: Technical Services
3 Credits

A solid introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, and practices of library technical services as well as the skills to deliver them effectively regardless of format and within a variety of settings including digital libraries. Special emphasis on the operations and techniques associated with the major areas of Technical Services (acquisition, organization for access, physical processing, and maintenance of library materials); historical context, current issues and future trends; tools, policies, procedures and processes for its provision; and the role of technical service departments within an organization.

LSC 606: Cataloging and Classification
3 Credits

This course introduces students to the terminology, concepts and practices of cataloging and classification to facilitate information access. Special emphasis on the common standards used in cataloging (AACR, Dewey, MARC, LCSH, etc); cataloging various formats of information objects; historical context, current issues and future trends; overview of existing Integrated Library Systems; and the implications of organization and indexing practice upon information access. Prerequisite: 551

LSC 607 (672): Management
3 Credits

Introduction to the management process and functions as applied to all types of libraries, archives, media, and information centers. Emphasizes the development of competencies in utilizing human, financial, and other resources, and working with and through others to achieve effective and efficient organizational performance. Prerequisite: 557

LSC 608 (641): Collection Development
3 Credits

Principles and practices in selecting, evaluating, and managing collections in all types of libraries and information formats. Survey of all aspects of collection building including: institutional goals, user characteristics and needs, the publishing industry, special characteristics of materials in particular subject fields, formats, and genres. Consideration of such topics as collection development tools, collection development policies, resource sharing, and digital collections.

LSC 609 (647): Preservation
3 Credits

Introduction to the preservation of paper collections and related media in library and archival collections including bound volumes, documents, scrapbooks, photographic prints and negatives, newspapers, maps, works on art on paper, moving images, audio recordings, and digital media. Defines preservation management and identifies the components of preservation programs. Explores the historical and contemporary contexts of preservation activities, including the impact of new technologies. Provides a basic overview of preservation management strategies, including methods of assessment, selection and collection, program planning, disaster preparedness, and preventive maintenance. Utilizes state-of-the-art information resources, readings, physical and virtual exercises, and site visits.

LSC 610: Internet Searches and Web Design: Tools and Technologies
3 Credits

This course is designed for students interested in becoming skilled searchers of Internet resources and creative designers of Web sites. It will cover Internet search tools, search engine architecture, search techniques and strategies, evaluation of information resources and applications of information architecture to web site design. Through exercises, discussions, lectures, projects and presentations students will learn the strengths and limitations of search tools and the principles of user-centered Web design. In addition, students will have hands-on practice with web site creation with HTML and Dynamic HTML. They will use HTML editors such as Netscape Composer and Dreamweaver and graphic tools such as GIF Construction Kit and Fireworks to create sites with interactivity. They will also learn the basics of placing databases on the Web. Prerequisite: LSC 555

LSC 630 (646): Archives Management
3 Credits

Intensive introduction to the field of archives through a survey of principles, practices, and current debates in the field of archives administration, including: accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, and reference services. Special emphasis on new technological applications. Focuses in part on the differences between archives, libraries, special collections, and other cultural heritage repositories. Explains the interaction of various components of archives and records administration. Includes critical readings, independent research and analytical writing, as well as physical and virtual site visits to archives facilities.

LSC 640 (656): Computer Networking
3 Credits

Introduction to the design of information systems for a variety of settings, with emphasis on the configuration, setup, operation, and maintenance of computer systems in networked environments. presents concepts of computer-supported cooperative work, client-server architecture, and the design and implementation of internet services. Prerequisite: 555

LSC 702 (632): Advanced Information Sources and Services
3 Credits

Information sources and search strategies, including an introduction to specialized sources in the humanities and social sciences, and search strategies appropriate to sources in different formats. Prerequisite: 553.

LSC 704 (634): Humanities Information
3 Credits

Introduction to humanities-based information and effective delivery of humanities information to a variety of information users and within a variety of settings. Disciplines include philosophy, religion, the visual arts (art and architecture), the performing arts (music, drama, cinema, and theater), and languages and literature. Special emphasis on access to resources in technologically evolving information environments. Explores trends and issues in the development of humanities sources and in humanities information services. Prerequisite: 553 or 9 graduate credits in a humanities related discipline.

LSC 706 (636): Social Science Information
3 Credits

Survey of information resources for the social sciences. Disciplines include anthropology, economics, education, ethnic and gender studies, geography, history, law, political science, and sociology. Emphasizes research techniques utilizing resources in all formats. Covers trends and problems in the social sciences and in social science information services. Prerequisite: 553 or 9 credits of graduate credit in a social science discipline.

LSC 708 (638): Science and Technology Information
3 Credits

Survey of information resources for the natural and physical sciences, medicine, computer science, and engineering. Emphasizes research techniques utilizing resources in all formats. Covers the scientific research and publication process, trends and problems in science and technology and in science and technology information services. Prerequisite: 553 or 9 credits of graduate credit in a science or technology discipline.

LSC 712 (652): Foundations of Digital Libraries
3 Credits

The digital library is a blend of old and new, bringing new formats, technologies and techniques to the global dissemination of information, drawn on knowledge and experience in areas such as organization of information, digital preservation, information retrieval, interface design, and networking. This course will provide an overview of principles and practices in digital libraries. The course will address theoretical, technological, social, and practical issues regarding building, organizing, and providing access to digital libraries. Topics covered in the course include all phases of project management including collection development and assessment, formatting standards and practices, metadata and markup standards, technical infrastructure, and end-user experience. Prerequisites: 555

LSC 713: Advanced Cataloging and Classification
3 Credits

Focuses on subject analysis using Library of Congress Subject Headings and Library of Congress Classification. Prepares students to use AACR2R to catalog electronic resources, Internet resources, print and electronic serials, videos, and sound recordings. Discusses selected metadata standards and metadata applications. Provides hands-on practice in metadata record creation using OCLC Connexion and other metadata tools. Prerequisite: 606

LSC 715 (615): Organization of Internet Resources
3 Credits

Applies principles of information organization to organize digitized and born-digital resources for access. Discusses strengths and limitations of current access tools such as subject guides and directories, search engines, OPACs, databases, and digital libraries. Compares selected metadata standards and examines how libraries, archives, government agencies, and museums apply metadata schemas and manage projects to make digital resources available to users. Prerequisite: 551.

LSC 716 (616): Indexing, Abstracting, and Thesaurus Construction
3 Credits

A solid introduction to the terminology, principles, practices, and applications of controlled vocabulary, especially thesauri, as well as their provision in meeting the needs of a variety of information users within a variety of settings. Special emphasis on the historical context, current issues and future trends; current standard models; tools and processes for their use; and their role in organizing, accessing, and managing information within an organization. Projects in the implications of indexing practice upon information access. Prerequisite: 551

LSC 718 (754): Programming for Web Applications
3 Credits

Introduces the concepts and techniques for developing Web-based applications. Emphasis is placed on programming techniques and the basics of database technology required for designing Web-based application interface and managing data on the Web. Students will learn the basics of a computer programming language through hands-on exercises and projects. Prerequisite: LSC 555

LSC 727 (633): On-Line Information Retrieval
3 Credits

Provides a solid grounding in the theory and practice of information storage and retrieval in the online environment. Special emphasis on the history of the online information industry, awareness of issues and trends in the provision of online services, types and structures of online databases, and basic search skills including the selection of an appropriate electronic source and construction of effective search strategy. Illustrates search techniques using the internet and commercial databases, such as Dialog, Lexis, and Factiva. Explores electronic reference services and discusses the management of online search services. Prerequisites: 553

LSC 728 (733): Advanced On-Line Information Retrieval
3 Credits

Focuses on advanced search methods and strategies. Uses end users' search requests as the framework for experimental searches and for in-depth examination of major databases and Internet resources. Discusses trends and issues in the online industry and in database searching. Prerequisite: 727

LSC 730 (635): Use and Users of Libraries and Information
3 Credits

This course will introduce students with information-seeking theories, methods, and research on users' behavior of libraries and information use. The main focus of this course is on promoting an understanding of how different groups of people and communities seek, gather, retrieve, and use information in a variety of information environments. Topics of the course include frameworks for understanding behavior, seeking and retrieval of information, conceptual models of seeking and search process, relationships between information seeking and information retrieval and organization, research approaches and methods, and a review of the basic process in the management of information services. Prerequisites: 553.

LSC 740 (654): Database Management
3 Credits

Solid introduction to the terminology, concepts and practice of information storage and retrieval systems design. Special emphasis on user needs assessments, data integrity, data models and record structure, and data manipulation. Other topics include: current awareness of relational database model, query languages, data normalization techniques, client-server systems, database warehousing and data mining. Practice in developing a small database application. Prerequisites: 551, 555

LSC 741 (756): Systems Analysis and Evaluation
3 Credits

This course is designed to prepare graduate students to participate in the analysis, design, acquisition, use and evaluation of information systems within libraries, archives and other information centers. It is designed for students who work or plan to work as systems analysts, systems librarians, and related professional roles; for managers who want to better apply information systems in their organizations; and for others who use information systems in their organizations and wish to understand them better. The course is organized around a Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) model. Students will gain practical experience applying the SDLC model and related techniques by undertaking a team project based on a real organizational need. Prerequisite: 555

LSC 742 (757): Library Technologies and Project Management
3 Credits

This course provides students with strategies for evaluating, developing, and implementing information technologies and applications in public, academic and special libraries. Technologies covered may include traditional and non-traditional library catalogs; search engines; information, asset and knowledge management systems; and social and collaborative environments. The goals of the course are to provide students with the resources and methodologies they will need to evaluate, select, develop, and manage systems. This course builds on the foundations of the core courses and emphasizes organizational differences and the roles of information professionals.

LSC 745 (675): Research Methods in Library and Information Science
3 Credits

Covers the analysis and evaluation of research studies in library and information science and the application of analytical and evaluative techniques. Surveys research processes, including problem definition, design, sampling, measurement, data collection and analysis, and the applications of research findings to solving practical problems of libraries and information centers. Includes research design and proposal writing. No previous statistical or research background required. Prerequisites: 551

LSC 746 (771): Library and Information Service Evaluation
3 Credits

Introduction to research-based approaches for understanding and improving operations in information service organizations of all types. Covers the definition of objectives, choice of methodologies, and approaches to data collection and analysis. Incorporates the interpretation and application of published research, and emphasizes real-world applications. Prerequisites: 557.

LSC 772 (731): Media Services
3 Credits

Exploration of the expanding role of non-print and electronic media in libraries and information/media centers. Emphasis on evaluation, selection, use and assessment of software and equipment for media programs in libraries and information/media centers. Prerequisite: 555 or permission of the instructor.

LSC 776 (752): Design and Production of Multimedia
3 Credits

Theory and practice in the planning and production of multimedia. Hands-on experience in use of software for the design and preparation of multimedia. Prerequisite: 772 or permission of the instructor.

LSC 782 (637): Government Information
3 Credits

Explores the selection, dissemination, and use of government information services in libraries. Examines government publishing practices and the development of specialized finding tools for successful information access. Focuses on congressional information, federal agency statistics, and data manipulation tools. Coverage includes government information from commercial indexing resources as well as government agency electronic sources freely available over the Internet.

Prerequisite: 553

LSC 801 (881): The College and University Library
3 Credits

The role and management of libraries in colleges and universities, including history, mission and objectives, standards, trends, organizational patterns, personnel, collections, services, facilities, and finances.

LSC 807 (885): The Public Library
3 Credits

Explores aspects of the public library within the context of demographic and technological changes and shifting economic and political forces. Emphasis on the interrelationship of the public library with these forces.

LSC 809 (735): Adult Services
3 Credits

Covers characteristics and needs of adult users of public libraries; discusses planning, implementation, and evaluation of adult library services including adult literacy, readers' advisory, genealogy, services to seniors, services to immigrants, services to people with disabilities, multicultural services, and lifelong learning. Prerequisite: 553.

LSC 813 (835): The School Library Media Center
3 Credits

Philosophy, objectives, staff, organization and management, collection, facilities, budgets, and services of school library media centers. Emphasis on the role of the media specialist and the function of school library media centers within the total school program. Provides a foundation for practicum experiences in school library media centers.

LSC 818 (888): The Special Library/Information Center
3 Credits

Survey of management, organization, and services within special libraries and information centers. Emphasizes ongoing changes within the profession and the organizational environment. Includes a customer service focus, knowledge management, and the move to virtual libraries/information centers.

LSC 819 (639): Business Information
3 Credits

Introduces the student to key business information sources and services. Includes bibliographic, statistical, and government-published sources for marketing, finance, management, accounting, economics, international business, and related fields. Pragmatic skills of business reference, competitive intelligence, collection development, training/instruction, and other services are explored. Prerequisite: LSC 553 or nine credits of graduate credit in business.

LSC 820 (644): Information Literacy and Instructional Design
3 Credits

This course combines theory and practice to give students the foundation they need to design, manage and teach information literacy programs that will give citizens lifelong learning skills to find, evaluate and use information effectively to solve problems and make decisions. The course provides the theoretical and practical aspects of creating instructional material (including web tutorials), as well as designing electronic classrooms that incorporate assistive technologies, delivering "virtual" instruction via the web and in-person to diverse audiences (e.g. multiethnic, multicultural, multilingual), and managing an instruction program within a larger organizational setting. Prerequisite: 553.

 

LSC 825 (886): Law Librarianship
3 Credits

Introduction to the various kinds of law libraries, their organizational and management structures, administration, collections, and services. Emphasizes day-to-day operations of law libraries, their unique collections and patron relationships. Incorporates basic legal and non-legal resources as they relate to the daily tasks and concerns of law librarians.

LSC 826 (839): Legal Literature
3 Credits

Introduction to major print and online sources of legal information, the bibliographic organization of legal literature, and techniques of legal research; use of primary and secondary sources and finding tools. Emphasis on integrating the use of print and digital resources for legal research.

LSC 828 (840): Advanced Legal Research
3 Credits

In-depth analysis of legal research processes and major bibliographic tools involved. Particular emphasis on federal legislative materials, online resources, and advanced research and analysis skills.

Prerequisite: LSC 826 OR LSC 553 and permission.

LSC 831 (844): Music Bibliography
3 Credits

Introduction to the identification, examination, evaluation and application of the diversity of music and dance reference sources utilized in reference and access provision in performing arts libraries. Surveys the diverse range of bibliographical and mediographical information resources of music and dance, as well as a comprehensive survey of the literature of Western music. Includes the treatment of ethnic and popular music, as well as the literature of classical, modern/postmodern, world dance, and new dance forms.
Prerequisite: LSC 553 or 9 graduate credits in the performing arts

LSC 833: Music Librarianship
3 Credits

Introduction to the management and administration of music collections, including those in public, academic, conservatory, and research libraries, as well as those in performance spaces and archival settings. Examines the practices of collecting, providing access to, and preserving music and dance materials, including published and unpublished music and dance scores, and recordings in a variety of media. Special emphasis on the issues and developments in performing arts librarianship.

LSC 841 (832): Rare Books
3 Credits

Practical introduction to all facets of the physical book as it is encountered in rare book collections, with an emphasis on the hand-press period; to the scholarly and trade literature surrounding it; and to the terminology historically and currently employed by rare book professionals. A materials-centered course, combining dimensions of art history and industrial archaeology. Explores issues related to collection, conservation, preservation, and cataloging of rare books. Examines the subtle features of rare books and their manufacture, history, condition, and institutional collection management and administration. Includes an introduction to basic reference works and the major authors in the rare books field.

LSC 842 (747): Special Collections
3 Credits

Introduction to the key issues in managing library-based special collections of various subjects, formats, and media, including: traditional book and paper formats, rare books, manuscripts, still and moving images, audio recordings, ephemeral materials, and new media. Explores a variety of curatorial techniques and approaches to identify, acquire, preserve, describe, make accessible, manage and administer these materials. Examines the unique characteristics as well as the commonalities across varieties of special collections. Discusses curatorial challenges due to new technologies and popular misperceptions about the role and value of collections, and the evolving nature of special collections' curatorship. (Note: No Prerequisite.)

LSC 843 (834): Art and Museum Librarianship
3 Credits

Introduction to the broader area of cultural heritage information management, specifically through an exploration of art and museum libraries and archives. An intensive series of physical and virtual site visits, course provides students with a broad understanding of the functionality, productivity, and visibility (physical and virtual) of cultural heritage institutions. Covers issues related to cultural heritage information management including: collection development and management, curatorial responsibilities; exhibitions, performances and other public programs; physical, intellectual, and virtual access to information therein; and institutional interaction with cultural heritage research resources held and managed by art and museum libraries, archives, and other informational entities. Includes verbal communication assignments, critical readings, and analytical writing.

LSC 852 (846): Survey of the Development of Children's Literature
3 Credits

Overview of the history and development of children's literature, from early times to the turn of the century. In-depth discussion of representative titles of books of particular periods.

LSC 854 (847): Media for Children
3 Credits

Evaluation, selection, and use of multimedia materials and genres of literature for children in terms of needs, interests, and abilities. Attention on criteria for matching students' needs, interests, and stages of cognitive development. Discussion of characteristics and representative titles of various genres of children's literature.

LSC 855 (848): Media for Adolescents
3 Credits

Evaluation and selection of materials and techniques for providing reading guidance to adolescents in school library media centers and public libraries. Emphasis on contemporary literature suited to the personal and recreational needs and interests of young people.

LSC 870 (849): Health Sciences Literature
3 Credits

Survey of information resources and services in the health sciences. Includes information needs and communication patterns in the biomedical community. Emphasis on indexes and abstracts, important journals, and major dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, directories, and textbooks. Includes on-line searching of MEDLINE and other biomedical databases. Prerequisite: 553.

LSC 871 (837): Health Sciences Librarianship
3 Credits

Management of library resources and services in the health sciences. Introduction to problems in the management of medical and hospital libraries, administrative goals and standards, materials selection, audiovisual materials, cataloging and classification procedures, types of reader services, user education, and opportunities for library cooperation within regional medical library programs.

LSC 874: Special Topics in Librarianship
3 Credits

Advanced seminars on emerging issues within the profession, offered as required.

LSC 875: Special Topics in Librarianship
3 Credits

Advanced seminars on emerging issues within the profession, offered as required.

LSC 876: Special Topics in Librarianship
3 Credits

Advanced seminars on emerging issues within the profession, offered as required

LSC 877: Special Topics in Librarianship
3 Credits

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LSC 878: Special Topics in Librarianship
3 Credits

Advanced seminars on emerging issues within the profession, offered as required.

LSC 879: Special Topics in Librarianship
3 Credits

Advanced seminars on emerging issues within the profession, offered as required.

LSC 882 (887): Institute on Federal Library Resources
3 Credits

This six-day intensive course examines the complex of federal library programs and operations in detail through presentations by library leaders and others prominent in federal library activities. With preparation through assigned readings, online study, and group discussions, participants make on-site visits to major federal libraries across the entire range of government service and are introduced to careers in federal libraries. In addition to federal resources, topics examined! may in clude mission support, marketing and outreach, use of emerging technologies, preservation, and electronic records management.

 

LSC 883 (845): Religious Archives Institute
3 Credits

Intensive introduction to the management and operations of religious archives, records, manuscripts, and objects collections. Presented by historians, archivists, librarians, and museum curators through a general survey of principles, practices, and current debates in archives administration, including: accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, and providing physical and virtual access. Special emphasis on new technological applications and the complexities of modern communication in contemporary religious archival institutions. Includes related site visits in the Washington DC area.

LSC 884 (773): The Institute for Intellectual Property Issues in Libraries and Information Centers
3 Credits

This six day intensive Institute cover the basics of intellectual property law and its application to the issues facing libraries. The emphasizes the emerging issues related to the creation, use, and dissemination of digital information. Topics for this course will include: 1) the basics of copyright, 2) electronic reserves, 3) Copyright Law and exemptions related to libraries, 4) the public domain, 5) licensing and digital rights and, 6) privacy issues management. This course will include select visits to relevant library and information organizations to provide students with the opportunity to experience the application of the concepts learned in class in the field. Participants will be asked to participate in daily group presentations, maintain a journal of their reflections on the issues and submit an experiential analysis paper.

LSC 895: Independent Study
3 Credits

Opportunity for concentrated study in a subject or problem to meet a student's special need or interest, under the direction of a member of the full-time faaculty. Before registration, the topic for study must be approved by the instructor involved. One to three credit hours, commensurate with the scope of the study. Permission may be granted to take two independent study courses in one semester. A maximum of seven hours of independent study may be taken as part of the M.S. in L.S. program. Prerequisite: 8 hours of credit in Library Science courses

LSC 896: Independent Study
3 Credits

Opportunity for concentrated study in a subject or problem to meet a student's need or interest, under the direction of a member of the full-time faculty. Before registration, the topic for study must be approved by the instructor involved. One to three credit hours, commensurate with the scope of the study. Permission may be granted to take two independent study courses in one semester. A maximum of seven hours of independent study may be taken as part of the M.S. in L.S. program. Prerequisite: 8 hours of credit in Library Science courses

LSC 897: Independent Study
3 Credits

Opportunity for concentrated study in a subject or problem to meet a student's special need or interest, under the direction of a member of the full-time faculty. Before registration, the topic for study must be approved by the instructor involved. One to three credit hours, commensurate with the scope of the study. Permission may be granted to take two independent study courses in one semester. A maximum of seven hours of independent study may be taken as part of the M.S. in L.S. program. Prerequisite: 8 hours of credit in Library Science courses

LSC 898: Independent Study
3 Credits

Opportunity for concentrated study in a subject or problem to meet a student's special need or interest, under the direction of a member of the full-time faculty. Before registration, the topic for study must be approved by the instructor involved. One to three credit hours, commensurate with the scope of the study. Permission may be granted to take two independent study courses in one semester. A maximum of seven hours of independent study may be taken as part of the M.S. in L.S. program. Prerequisite: 8 hours of credit in Library Science courses

LSC 899: Independent Study
1 Credits

Opportunity for concentrated study in a subject or problem to meet a student's special need or interest, under the direction of a member of the full-time faculty. Before registration, the topic for study must be approved by the instructor involved. One to three credit hours, commensurate with the scope of the study. Permission may be granted to take two independent study courses in one semester. A maximum of seven hours of independent study may be taken as part of the M.S. in L.S. program. Prerequisite: 8 hours of credit in Library Science courses

LSC 906: Practicum
3 Credits

Supervised professional training in a library, archive, or other library/information service agency approved by the faculty of the School of Library and Information Science. Minimum of 120 hours per semester. Written goals and evaluation of practicum experience required. Requests for practicum should be made toward the end of the preceding semester to allow sufficient time to make arrangements. Graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: 551, 553, 555 and permission of Practicum Coordinator in consultation with student’s advisor. More details may be found at http://slis.cua.edu/courses/practicum/

LSC 908: School Library Media Practicum
3 Credits

Supervised professional training in a school library media center approved by the faculty of the School of Library and Information Science. Minimum of 120 hours. Requires written evaluation of practicum experiences, observation by Practicum Coordinator and participation in an online course. Requests for practicum should be made at the beginning of the preceding semester to allow sufficient time to make arrangements. May be taken twice. Graded: Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: 813 and permission of the Practicum Coordinator.