Course Description
Survey of issues in library and information science; professional operations and potential roles in society. Notes: Required for all M.L.I.S. students in first year; core course.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze the concepts of ethics in relationship to information organizations (PLO’s 1,2,5,6)
- Evaluate the policies and trends, including legal issues, of information organizations (PLO’s 1,2,3,5,6)
- Analyze types of information organizations, professional jobs, and specializations (PLO’s 3,6,7)
- Examine the impact of multicultural and diverse populations on the profession (PLO’s 1,2,5)
- Analyze and apply basic research methods in LIS (PLO’s 2,3,4)
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| LIS in the News Assignment | 5% |
| The Journal Literature of LIS paper Assignment | 15% |
| IRB Certification Assignment | 10% |
| Digital Project Assignment | 15% |
| Action Research Project Assignment | 15% |
| Leadership In-Class Exercise Assignment | 5% |
| Lead a Class Discussion Assignment | 10% |
| Class Participation | 15% |
| Ethical/Advocacy Issues in LIS Project Assignment | 10% |
Attendance/Participation:
All students must participate during live/synchronous weekly class sessions throughout the semester.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Foundations of Library and Information Science— Rubin, Richard E., 5th Edition, Neal-Schuman, 2020, ISBN 978-0-8389-4755-5
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.