The Graduate School Bulletin
Department of Library and Information Studies
349 Curry Building
(336) 334-3477
http://www.uncg.edu/lis
Graduate Programs:
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Special Endorsement for Computer Education (jointly with the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education), 18 hours
Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), Instructional Technology (077) Licensure or Media Coordinator (076) Licensure optional concentrations, 36 hours
Media Supervisor (078) Licensure
LIS Library and Information Studies Courses
Graduate Faculty
Professors
James V. Carmichael, Jr., PhD, Library history, information retrieval, gender and race studies.
Clara M. Chu, PhD Library and Information Science, multicultural community informatics, critical library and information studies, information seeking behavior (Chair of Department)
Lee Shiflett, PhD, Cataloging and classification, history of books and libraries, information policy issues.
Associate Professor
Julie A. Hersberger, PhD, Management, information needs and seeking behaviors of disenfranchised populations, information ethics and policy (Director of Graduate Study).
Assistant Professors
Sandra D. Andrews, PhD, Information technology, library construction, reading motivation, school library media.
Nora Bird, PhD, Knowledge acquisition and use, scientific communication.
Anthony Chow, PhD, Information technology, web design and usability, educational informatics.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Billie Durham, MLS, Coordinator, school library media.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education requires 18 semester hours and is offered jointly by the departments of Library and Information Studies and Teacher Education and Higher Education. The certificate provides educators with extensive knowledge and skills to work with students and other teachers to use computers in on-going instructional programs and to serve as a computer education leader for a school. Completion of the certificate provides NC licensed teachers the opportunity to fulfill requirements to apply for the NC endorsement for the position of Technology Facilitator.
Application and Admission
Applicants must submit all application materials required by The Graduate School by the appropriate deadline and currently hold a NC teaching license.
Certificate Requirements
TED 610 Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction (3)
LIS 631 Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access (3)
LIS 632 Managing School/Library Computer Laboratories (3) or LIS 630 Computer-Related Technologies for Information Management (3)
LIS 635 Media Production Services for Library Programs (3)
TED/LIS 672 Instructional Design (3)
SES 662 Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education (3)
MLIS - Master of Library and Information Studies
The MLIS emphasizes the rapidly changing library and information field and prepares students for positions of leadership in school, public, special, and academic libraries and other information centers, and for a variety of roles in both public and private agencies as information specialists. The MLIS requires 36 semester hours with at least 24 hours at the 600-level or above. The Instructional Technology (077) licensure concentration requires 37 semester hours and the Media Coordinator (076) licensure concentration requires 36 semester hours.
The MLIS is accredited by the American Library Association and is approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the licensure of school library media personnel. The school library media specialist program is approved by NCATE using the AASL/ALA professional education association guidelines. Graduates qualify for the North Carolina Public Library Certification.
LIS courses are also offered in Charlotte. Individuals wishing more information about courses at off-campus sites should contact the department at (336) 334-3477.
Application and Admission
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit a resume and personal statement by March 31 to be considered for Fall admission and by October 31 to be considered for Spring admission.
Licensure Only Options
Course work leading to eligibility for Instructional Technology (077) or Media Coordinator (076) licensure is offered to applicants who already have an MLIS degree.
Course work leading to eligibility for Media Supervisor (078) licensure is offered to applicants who already have an MLIS degree and Media Coordinator (076) licensure.
Applicants who wish to purse a licensure-only option should contact the department for specific requirements.
Degree Requirements
Required Core Courses (16 hours)
LIS 600 Foundations of Library and Information Studies (3)
LIS 610 Collection Management (3)
LIS 620 Information Sources and Services (3)
LIS 640 Organizing Library Collections (3)
LIS 650 Library Administration and Management (3)
LIS 698 Capstone Experience in Library and Information Studies (1)
Additional Technology Requirement (3 hours)
Selected with advisement:
LIS 630 Computer-Related Technologies for Information Management (3)
LIS 631 Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access (3)
LIS 632 Managing School/Library Computer Laboratories (3)
LIS 635 Media Production Services for Library Programs (3)
Electives (17 hours)
Seventeen hours are selected with advisement from other graduate courses in Library and Information Studies or cognate fields. A minimum of 5 hours may be at the 600-level or above. Students in licensure programs in school and public libraries should confer with faculty for specific requirements.
Capstone Experience
Students must complete a professional portfolio or master's project. Please consult the LIS webpage www.uncg.edu/lis.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (077) LICENSURE CONCENTRATION
The instructional technology (077) licensure concentration is designed for teachers and other candidates who wish to focus their studies on instructional technology as it relates to library and information studies.
MLIS Core Courses (16 hours)
LIS 600 Foundations of Library and Information Studies (3)
LIS 610 Collection Management (3)
LIS 620 Information Sources and Services (3)
LIS 640 Organizing Library Collections (3)
LIS 650 Library Administration and Management (3)
LIS 698 Capstone Experience in Library and Information Studies (1)
Concentration Courses (21 hours)
LIS 631 Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access (3)
LIS 632 Managing School/Library Computer Laboratories (3) or LIS 630 Computer-Related Technologies for Information Management (3)
LIS 635 Media Production Services for Library Programs (3)
LIS 691,TED 644 Practicum (with Portfolio requirement) (3)
TED 610 Integrating Technology into Subject Matter Instruction (3)
TED/LIS 672 Instructional Design (3)
SES 662 Assistive Technology for Inclusive Education (3)
MEDIA COORDINATOR (076) LICENSURE CONCENTRATION
Students without a valid North Carolina teaching license will be required to take additional course work as well as an additional practicum.
MLIS Core Courses (16 hours)
LIS 600 Foundations of Library and Information Studies (3)
LIS 610 Collection Management (3)
LIS 620 Information Sources and Services (3)
LIS 640 Organizing Library Collections (3)
LIS 650 Library Administration and Management (3)
LIS 698 Capstone Experience in Library and Information Studies (1)
Designated Electives (15 hours)
LIS 617 Materials for Children (3) or LIS 618 Materials for Adolescents (3)
LIS 635 Media Production Services for Library Programs (3)
LIS 653 The School Library (3)
LIS 654 School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum (3)
LIS 693 Practicum in School Library Media (3)
LIS Library and Information Studies Courses
505 Introduction to Archival Management (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Principles of archival management, featuring both classroom instruction in archival theory and practical experience in manuscript repositories and public and private archives. (Same as HIS 505)
589 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
600 Foundations of Library and Information Studies (3:3)
Survey of access issues in library and information studies; professional operations and potential roles in society. Required for all MLIS students in first year. (Core course)
604 The History of Libraries and Librarianship (3:3)
Examines the history of libraries in the Western World with particular emphasis on the United States. (formerly LIS 621)
610 Collection Management (3:3)
Principles, processes, and problems in selection, evaluation, and acquisition of resources for libraries and information centers. (Core course) (formerly LIS 615)
614 Public Documents Information Sources (3:3)
Pr. 600, 620, or permission of instructor
Federal, state, and United Nations agency documents: selection, organization, and use. For students in library studies, business and economics, history and political science.
617 Materials for Children (3:3)
Survey of resources for early childhood through elementary school levels, study of selection aids and criteria, use of materials and investigation of reading, listening, viewing interests.
618 Materials for Adolescents (3:3)
Survey of resources and services appropriate for adolescents, study of selection aids and criteria, use of resources, and investigation of reading, listening, viewing interests.
620 Information Sources and Services (3:3)
Selection, evaluation, and use of basic information sources; emphasizing search strategies, question negotiation, and current problems in the provision of information service. (Core course)
622 Seminar in Advanced Information Sources and Services (3:3)
Pr. 620
Application of sophisticated tools and techniques to the solution of information problems. Emphasis on academic and large public libraries, and special collections. (formerly LIS 651)
623 Principals of Database Information Retrieval (3:3)
Pr. 620
Principles of bibliographic database structure, evaluation, and utilization for effective search strategy formulation, critical evaluation of retrieved information, and presentation of results. (formerly LIS 605d)
625 Electronic Resources for Youth (3:3)
How today's youth use technology to access information with an emphasis on the effective use of technology to enhance learning.
626 Social Sciences Information Sources (3:3)
Pr. 600, 620, or permission of instructor
Major bibliographic and information sources and services in the social and behavioral sciences. (formerly LIS 610)
627 Humanities Information Sources (3:3)
Pr. 600, 620, or permission of instructor
Major bibliographic and information sources and services in the humanities. (formerly LIS 611)
628 Science and Technology Information Sources (3:3)
Pr. 600, 620, or permission of instructor
Major bibliographic and information sources and services in the sciences and technology. (formerly LIS 612)
629 Business Information Sources and Services (3:3)
Pr. 620 or permission of instructor
Business reference work in the library setting; types of business topics, reference materials, and methods of research. (formerly LIS 613)
630 Computer-Related Technologies for Information Management (3:3)
Pr. 600 or permission of instructor
Essential computer-related technologies in a library/school/information agency environment. (formerly LIS 645)
631 Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access (3:3)
Emerging technologies in libraries including local, regional, national, and international communication systems for information transfer as these trends impact delivery of information to library and information center users. (formerly LIS 647)
632 Managing School/Library Computer Laboratories (3:3)
Design, development, maintenance and management of computer labs in libraries and schools. Other topics include: performance support for school and library users, budgeting and planning. (formerly LIS 648)
633 Telecommunications and the Internet (2:1:1)
Examines components of and modes of access to the Internet, Internet telecommunications technologies, Internet use and finding aids, evaluation of Internet resources, and ethical and social issues and the Internet. (formerly LIS 605b)
635 Media Production Services for Library Programs (3:3)
Media and technology applications in libraries and information agencies. Develops competencies in designing, developing and producing, and presenting media and technology. (formerly LIS 616)
636 Website Production and Usability for Librarians (3:3)
Introduction to Website production and usability issues that are particularly relevant to librarians. Emphasis on seeking to understand and enhance users' experiences. (formerly LIS 605a)
640 Organizing Library Collections (3:3)
Methods of organizing library and information center collections for effective use; principles and techniques of cataloging and classification. (Core course)
642 Seminar in Indexing and Abstracting (3:3)
Pr. 600, 640, or permission of instructor
Critical study of print and computer-assisted indexes and indexing with creation of thesaurus, indexes, and concordances. Study of database management program indexing and indexing of internet resources. (formerly LIS 646)
644 Digital Libraries (3:3)
Pr. 615, 644
Survey of library, archival, and museum collections served by digital information sources, including an introduction to digitization, managing electronic resources, and maintenance of electronic collections.
650 Library Administration and Management (3:3)
Emphasizes management functions, resource management, and application of concepts to management situations in libraries and information centers. (Core course)
652 Library Administration and Management Seminar (3:3)
Pr. 650 or permission of instructor
Topical approach examines current management issues in an in-depth manner.
653 The School Library (3:3)
Pr. 600, 615, 620, 640, 650 or permission of instructor
The role and function of the school library media center; planning, evaluation, and program development.
654 School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum (3:3)
Pr. 650 and 653 or permission of instructor
Relationship of the library media program to the school curriculum; library/media and computer skills K-12 instructional program. Observation and practice in school settings.
655 The Public Library (3:3)
Pr. 600, 650, or permission of instructor
The public library in the governmental structure, the librarian as a public administrator, financial and cooperative planning, library services, community analysis.
656 The Academic Library (3:3)
Pr. 600, 650, or permission of instructor
Major trends, issues, and problems in the organization and provision of services in college and university libraries.
657 The Special Library (3:3)
Pr. 600, 650, or permission of instructor
Major trends, issues, and problems in the provision of services in profit and not-for-profit special libraries.
661 Library and Information Science Research (3:3)
Pr. 600, 615, 620, 640, 650, or permission of instructor
Problems of concern to libraries and information center personnel, including application of interdisciplinary concepts and research methods. (formerly LIS 659)
662 Information Services to Diverse Client Groups (3:3)
Changing demographic patterns affecting library and information services in all types of libraries. Services, collections and staffing to reflect a variety of cultural/ethnic experiences/needs. (formerly LIS 658)
663 Library Services for Young People (3:3)
Pr. 617 or 618 or permission of instructor
Planning, evaluation, and administration of programs and services designed to meet the needs of individuals and groups of children and adolescents; current issues in public libraries. (formerly LIS 665)
666 Information Ethics and Policy (3:3)
Pr. 600, 615, or permission of instructor
Examination of legal and ethical aspects of information ethics and policies in libraries/information centers. Covers traditional concerns of access to print, government information, and issues of technology access, privacy concerns. (formerly LIS 664)
667 Information Services for Adults (3:3)
Pr. 615, 620, and 650 or permission of instructor
Design, planning, evaluation, and administration of information services designed to meet lifelong learning goals and needs of individuals and groups of adults in information organizations. Primary emphasis on public libraries.
672 Instructional Design (3:3)
Components of the systems approach to instructional design. (Same as TED 672)
673 Methods of Teaching Computer Literacy and Computer Programming (3:3:3)
Pr. 672, TED 669; or permission of the instructor
Content and method for teaching for computer literacy and computer programming and strategies for teaching these subjects. Designed for computer specialists, computer teachers, and regular classroom teachers. (Same as TED 609) (formerly LIS 609)
674 Seminar: Issues and the Virtual Community (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Major social and ethical issues emerging in the virtual community including those embraced by access, privacy, intellectual property, freedom of speech, institutional/social control, and evolving formats. (Same as TED 674)
688 Seminar in Selected Topics I (1-4)
Contemporary issues and current trends in librarianship, educational technology, and information science. Topics to be identified for a particular seminar. Course may be repeated when topic varies.
690 Independent Study (1-4)
Pr. 600, 620, 640, 650, and permission of instructor
Guided readings, research, and individual project work under direction of faculty. (formerly LIS 608)
691 Practicum (3-6)
Pr. 600 and permission of instructor
Supervised field experience in library/media center settings, with seminars. Credit required will vary with individual needs. Only 3 hours credit may count towards MLIS degree. (Graded on S-U basis) (formerly LIS 601)
692 Field Experience in School Library Media (3:0:3)
Supervised field experiences in a school library media center with seminars, observation, and exploration into the school setting and media coordinator roles, for students with no teaching license. (formerly LIS 602a)
693 Practicum in School Library Media (3:0:3)
Pr. 600, 615, 617 or 618, 620, 635, 640, 650, 653, and 654; and 692 for students who do not have a teaching licensure
Supervised field experiences in a school library media center with seminars. Meets a requirement for licensure as a school library media coordinator. (formerly LIS 602b)
694 Supervision: School System Library Media Programs (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Principles and problems in administration and supervision of the district level library/media program of the school system. (formerly LIS 660)
698 Capstone Experience in Library and Information Studies (1:1)
Pr. completion of all other degree requirements and permission of instructor
Developing a professional portfolio or master's project. Faculty supervised, department chair approved. Required in final semester of MLIS program. Consult LIS homepage for details. (Graded on S-U basis) (formerly LIS 603)
711 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
803 Research Extension (1-3)