Youth Services Specialization in Master of Library and Information Science
Degree Requirements (39 credit hours)
The specialization will appear on your transcript.
See the Advising Handbook for more information and a specialization checklist.
Foundations (18 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
Choose one of the following courses.
Choose one of the following courses.
- LIS S551 Library Management (3 cr.)
- LIS S553 Public Library Management (3 cr.)
- LIS S671 School Media (3 cr.)
Specialization Core (9 cr.)
Choose 3 of the 4 courses below.
- LIS S571 Materials for Youth
- LIS S572 Youth Services
- LIS S604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Makerspaces as Learning Environments)
- LIS S672 Seminar on Literature for Youth
Specialization Electives (12 cr.)
Choose four courses from below or other open electives of your choice.
- LIS S532 Information Architecture for the Web
- LIS S541 Information Policy
- LIS S557 Marketing for Libraries
- LIS S575 Public Library Services
- LIS S604 Topics in Library and Information Science (1-4 credits)
- LIS S621 Audio and Video Sources
- LIS S622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
- LIS S640 Seminar in Intellectual Freedom