Courses
EMLS 391.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 20 ?)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
EMLS 425 / 525.
Reference and Bibliography.
(3)
Study of materials and methods for locating information in general works, encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, biographical works, media guides and other major tools in subject fields.
EMLS 427 / 527.
Classification and Cataloging.
(3)
Study of the purpose, history, theory and principles of classification, cataloging and general arrangement of books and other media. Practical application of the Dewey Decimal classification and Sears List of Subject Headings to both book and non-book materials.
EMLS 437 / 537.
Library Collection Development.
(3)
Study of the principles of selection and evaluation for developing collections of print and nonprint materials; includes acquisition policies, criteria, tools for selection and book repairs.
EMLS 451 / 551.
Books and Related Materials for Young Adults.
(3)
A survey of books and related materials for middle and high school age students. Emphasis on adolescent reading and the use of literature in the school curriculum.
EMLS 457 / 557.
Government Documents.
(3)
Introduction to U.S. federal, state and international government publications, the acquisition, organization and reference service of government publications, and the field of government document librarianship.
EMLS 460 / 560.
Organization and Administration of Media Centers.
(3)
Study of the organization and management of media centers, facility design, and services related to the production and distribution of materials and equipment.
EMLS 470 / 570.
Automation in Libraries.
(3)
To instruct teacher librarians in the basics of computer technology, circulation systems, databases and on-line internet searching.
EMLS 525 / 425.
Reference and Bibliography.
(3)
A survey of the characteristics of library users and their information needs on all levels; objectives of information services, techniques in information negotiation and search strategy; and basic information sources. Includes practical experience in the use of basic reference sources.
EMLS 527 / 427.
Classification and Cataloging.
(3)
Principles of classification and cataloging on standard systems including automation applications.
EMLS 537 / 437.
Library Collection Development.
(3)
Study of the principles of selection and evaluation for developing collections of print and nonprint materials; includes acquisition policies, criteria, tools for selection and book repairs.
EMLS 551 / 451.
Books and Related Materials for Young Adults.
(3)
A survey of books and related materials for middle and high school age students. Emphasis on adolescent reading and the use of literature in the school curriculum.
EMLS 557 / 457.
Government Documents.
(3)
Introduction to U.S. Federal, State and International government publications, the acquisition, organization and reference service of government publications and the field of government document librarianship.
EMLS 560 / 460.
Organization and Administration of Media Centers.
(3)
Study of the organization and management of media centers, facility design, and services related to the production and distribution of materials and equipment.
EMLS 570 / 470.
Automation in Libraries.
(3)
To instruct teacher librarians in the basics of computer technology, circulation systems, databases and on-line internet searching.
