Facilitated Learning specialization in Master of Library and Information Science
The Facilitated Learning Specialization addresses the emergence of professional library positions that emphasize designing and facilitating learning experiences. It combines traditional aspects of librarianship with the ability to design and facilitate connected-learning experiences in information institutions using emerging technologies. It employs theories, methods, and practices of learning design, technology, and management to prepare graduates for leadership positions in facilitated learning.
Degree Requirements (39 credit hours)
The specialization will appear on your transcript.
See the Advising Handbook for more information and a specialization checklist.
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Fall 2022 and beyond
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 (6 cr.)
- LIS-S 501 Information Sources and Services
- LIS-S 502 Acquisitions and Management of Knowledge and Information
Specialization Core: Evaluation/Research (3 cr.)
Specialization Core: Management (3 cr.)
- LIS-S 552 Academic Library Management
- LIS-S 553 Public Library Management
- LIS-S 555 Digital Services Management
- LIS-S 671 School Media
Specialization Core: Practice (9 cr.)
- LIS-S 573 Education of Information Users (academic library interest)
- LIS-S 574 Information Instruction
- LIS-S 577 Designing for Informal Learning Environments
- LIS-S 578 Facilitating Learning with Technology
- LIS-S 605 Internship (Highly recommended for students without prior teaching for facilitation experience.)
Recommended Specialization Electives (15 cr.)
- LIS-S 503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
- LIS-S 530 Makerspaces in Information Institutions
- LIS-S 557 Marketing for Libraries
- LIS-S 571 Materials for Youth
- LIS-S 572 Youth Services
- LIS-S 575 Public Library Services
- LIS-S 591 Grant Writing
- LIS-S 603 Workshop in Library and Information Science
- LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science
- Inquiry and Innovation
- Information Literacy
- Community Engagement and Collaborative Partnerships
- Family Engagement in Libraries
- Community and Data
- LIS-S 621 Audio and Video Sources
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Prior to Fall 2022
Foundations (18 cr.)
- LIS-S 500 Methods and Tools for the Information Profession
- LIS-S 501 Information Sources and Services
- LIS-S 502 Acquisitions and Management of Knowledge and Information
- LIS-S 503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information
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- LIS-S 551 Library Management
- LIS-S 552 Academic Library Management
- LIS-S 553 Public Library Management
- LIS-S 555 Digital Services Management
- LIS-S 671 School Media
Specialization Core (9 cr.)
- LIS-S 574 Information Instruction
- LIS-S 577 Designing for Informal Learning Environments
- LIS-S 578 Facilitating Learning with Technology
Specialization Elective (9 cr.)
- LIS-S 530 Makerspaces in Information Institutions
- LIS-S 557 Marketing for Libraries
- LIS-S 572 Youth Services
- LIS-S 592 Grant Writing
- LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Inquiry and Innovation)
- LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Community Engagement and Collaborative Partnerships)
- LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Community and Data)
- LIS-S 605 Internship (3-6 cr., highly encouraged)
- LIS-S 621 Audio and Video Services
- NEWM-N 503 Digital Media Application Design Process
- NEWM-N 505 Advanced Issues in Emerging Media Environments
- NEWM-N 534 Serious Games and Simulations