Classes and Course Work:

Fall 2005.
LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services:

Introduces the philosophy, principles and practice of reference/information services in libraries, information centers and online communities. Examines the nature of reference work, human information needs and information literacy. Studies the characteristics and application of bibliographic control, reference effectiveness research, and electronic information retrieval systems. Provides practical experience in evaluation and use of bibliographic and Webliographic materials, reference interview and search technique.

Sample Projects:

• Pathfinder: A library pathfinder is a document that serves as a starting point for finding information on a topic in a library. With a partner, I created a pathfinder about The Atomic Bomb for the Hamilton Library. Print and fold your own pathfinder! (pdf)
• Bibliograhy Plan: An annotated bibliography is an organized listing of papers, books, articles, dissertations, theses, films, Web sites or other publDecember 10, 2007 12:13 a search strategy plan for creating an annotated bibliography for 20th Century American Popual Culture: End of the World - Print, Movie, Radio. Printable pdf.
• Reference Interactions Fieldwork Report: I spent over 10 hours observing interactions between library users and reference librarians at Hamilton Library's main reference desk. Printable pdf.

LIS 605 Basic Cataloging & Classification:

An introductory course in cataloging and classification. Covers basic application of AACR2, Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification systems, and Library of Congress subject headings, as well as use of OCLC.

LIS 650 Management of Libraries & Information Centers:

Basic theories and principles of administration for effective management of public, academic, and special libraries and information centers, with emphasis on planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and control. Administrative aspects of public and technical services, facilities, planning, evaluation, public relations, interagency cooperation, and the management of change in bureaucratic organizations.

Hist 284 History of the Hawaiian Islands:

Survey of state and local history from Polynesian chiefdoms to Hawaiian Kingdom to American territory and state.