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 | 50 points |
| The Journal of LIS paper | 100 points |
| Ethical/Advocacy Issues in LIS | 100 points |
| IRB Certification | 100 points |
| Capstone ePortfolio | 100 points |
| Action Research Project | 250 points |
| Reflection Paper | 100 points |
| Lead Class Discussion | 100 points |
| Class Participation | 50 points |
| Meeting w/ Instructor | 50 points |
Attendance/Participation:
Not specified.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Information Services Today : An Introduction, edited by Sandra Hirsh, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.