Degree requirements (39 cr.)
The specialization will appear on your transcript.
Youth Services Specialization in the Master of Library and Information Science
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 (12 cr.)
- LIS-S 501 Information Sources and Services
- LIS-S 502 Acquisitions and Management of Knowledge and Information
- LIS-S 571 Materials for Youth
- LIS-S 572 Youth Services
Specialization Core: Evaluation/Research (3 cr.)
Specialization Core: Management (3 cr.)
Specialization Core: Practice (6 cr.)
- LIS-S 530 Makerspaces as Learning Environments
- LIS-S 577 Designing for Informal Learning Environments
- LIS-S 578 Facilitating Learning with Technology
- LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science
- Families Engagement in Libraries
- Inquiry and Innovation
- LIS-S 672 Seminar on Literature for Youth
Recommended Specialization Electives (9 cr.)
- LIS-S 504 Cataloging (for students likely to work in small and rural libraries)
- LIS-S 557 Marketing for Libraries
- LIS-S 575 Public Library Services
- LIS-S 580 History of Libraries
- LIS-S 604 Topics in Library and Information Science
- LIS-S 621 Audio and Video Sources
- LIS-S 622 Resources and Services for People with Disabilities
- LIS-S 640 Seminar in Intellectual Freedom
- LIS-S 654 The Book 1450 to Present
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 Library Management (3 cr.)
Specialization Core (9 cr.)
Choose 3 of the 5 courses below.
- LIS S571 Materials for Youth
- LIS S572 Youth Services
- LIS S604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Makerspaces as Learning Environments)
- LIS S604 Topics in Library and Information Science (Innovation and Inquiry)
- 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