School Library Specialization Requirements

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 (13 cr.)

• LIS-S 501 Information Sources and Services
• LIS-S 502 Acquisitions and Management of Knowledge and Information
• LIS-S 505 Evaluation of Information Sources and Services
• LIS-S 603 Workshop in Cataloging for School Librarians
• LIS-S 671 School Library Management

Specialization Core: Practice (6-12 cr.)

Choose all that apply.

• LIS-S 571 Materials for Youth
• LIS-S 574 Information Instruction (not required for certified teachers)
• LIS-S 577 Designing for Informal Learning Environments
• LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Inquiry and Innovation)
• LIS-S 605 Internship in Library and Information Science
  Student must complete this course in a school library or youth services department of a public library unless waived in writing or email by advisor and submitted to the Department of Library and Information Science office for the student academic record.
  Or: Required in a school library with a certified school librarian as a first field placement experience for students who are not certified teachers)

Recommended Electives (9-12 cr.)

• LIS-S 530 Makerspaces as Learning Environments
• LIS-S 533 Online Searching
• LIS-S 557 Marketing for Libraries
• LIS-S 577 Design for Informal Learning Environments
• LIS-S 578 Facilitating Learning with Technology
• LIS-S 591 Grant Writing
• LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Family Engagement in Libraries)
• LIS-S 621 Audio and Video Sources
• LIS-S 622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
• LIS-S 640 Seminar on Intellectual Freedom
• LIS-S 672 Seminar on Literature for Youth

Foundations (15 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
• LIS-S 671 School Library Management

Choose one of the following courses.

• LIS-S 505 Evaluation of Information Sources and Services
• LIS-S 506 Introduction to Research

Specialization Core (9 cr.)

• LIS-S 571 Materials for Youth
• LIS-S 574 Information Instruction
• LIS-S 605 Internship in Library and Information Science (in school library or youth services department of public library unless waived in writing or email by advisor and submitted to Department of Library and Information Science office for the student academic record)

Specialization Electives (12 cr.)

Choose four of the following courses or other open electives of your choice.

• LIS-S 532 Information Architecture for the Web
• LIS-S 533 Online Searching
• LIS-S 541 Information Policy
• LIS-S 557 Marketing for Libraries
• LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science (1-4 credits)
• LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Makerspaces as Learning Environments)
• LIS-S 621 Audio and Video Sources
• LIS-S 622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
• LIS-S 640 Seminar on Intellectual Freedom
• LIS-S 672 Seminar on Literature for Youth