School Library Specialization Requirements

Foundation (6 cr.)

• LIS-S 500 Methods and Tools for the Information Profession
• LIS-S 507 Tools and Technologies for the Information Professions

Specialization Core (13 cr.)

• LIS-S 501 Information Sources and Services
• LIS-S 502 Acquisitions and Management of Knowledge and Information
• LIS-S 505 Evaluation of Information Sources and Services
• LIS-S 603 Workshop in Cataloging for School Librarians
• LIS-S 671 School Library Management

Specialization Core: Practice (6-12 cr.)

Choose all that apply.

• LIS-S 571 Materials for Youth
• LIS-S 574 Information Instruction
• LIS-S 577 Designing for Informal Learning Environments
• LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Inquiry and Innovation)
• LIS-S 605 Internship in Library and Information Science
  Student must complete this course in a school library or youth services department of a public library unless waived in writing or email by advisor and submitted to the Department of Library and Information Science office for the student academic record.
  Or: Required in a school library with a certified school librarian as a first field placement experience for students who are not certified teachers)

Recommended Electives (9-12 cr.)

• LIS-S 530 Makerspaces as Learning Environments
• LIS S533 Online Searching
• LIS S557 Marketing for Libraries
• LIS-S 577 Design for Informal Learning Environments
• LIS-S 578 Facilitating Learning with Technology
• LIS-S 591 Grant Writing
• LIS S604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Family Engagement in Libraries)
• LIS S621 Audio and Video Sources
• LIS S622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
• LIS S640 Seminar on Intellectual Freedom
• LIS S672 Seminar on Literature for Youth

Foundations (15 cr.)

• LIS S500 Methods and Tools for the Information Profession
• LIS S501 Information Sources and Services
• LIS S502 Acquisitions and Management of Knowledge and Information
• LIS S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
• LIS S671 School Library Management

Choose one of the following courses.

• LIS S505 Evaluation of Information Sources and Services
• LIS S506 Introduction to Research

Specialization Core (9 cr.)

• LIS S571 Materials for Youth
• LIS S574 Information Instruction
• LIS S605 Internship in Library and Information Science (in school library or youth services department of public library unless waived in writing or email by advisor and submitted to Department of Library and Information Science office for the student academic record)

Specialization Electives (12 cr.)

Choose four of the following courses or other open electives of your choice.

• LIS S532 Information Architecture for the Web
• LIS S533 Online Searching
• LIS S541 Information Policy
• LIS S557 Marketing for Libraries
• LIS S604 Topics in Library and Information Science (1-4 credits)
• LIS S604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Makerspaces as Learning Environments)
• LIS S621 Audio and Video Sources
• LIS S622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
• LIS S640 Seminar on Intellectual Freedom
• LIS S672 Seminar on Literature for Youth