Classes and Course Work:

Spring 2007.
LIS 610:Introduction to Library and Information Science

Lecture/discussion course on role of libraries, their social utility in information societies. History and future of libraries in changing technological world. Information professions, information ethics, intellectual freedom, intellectual property, information access, national/international library developments.

LIS 675: Database Content Evaluation

Lecture course discussing and demonstrating the principles and methods of using criteria in evaluating databases used by librarians and information professionals, such as database coverage, source base, currency, accuracy and quality of information.

LIS 693: Medical Librarianship (Special Topics in Librarianship)

Survey of health sciences librarianship and the environment in which it operates. Covers orientation to the health care field, access to and delivery of medical and consumer health information, operation and administration of health science libraries, and basic information sources, collection development, services, and health sciences professional organizations. There are opportunities for health sciences librarians in many different settings, including academic (university medical centers, medical schools, nursing schools), public (consumer health), corporate (pharmaceutical, healthcare organizations, vendors of healthcare information resources), and special (hospitals) libraries.

LIS 611: Intellectual Freedom

Seminar course surveying the core philosophical principles of intellectual freedom with special application to librarianship and information science. Covers key areas of controversy, patron rights, and ALA resources.

LIS 652: Introduction to Archival Management

Study of archival principles and management theories applicable to all types of repositories. Includes policy, appraisal, and digital applications, as well as ethical and legal issues.