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L SC Library Science Catalog
L SC 100. Introduction to
Library and Information Services Careers
3 credit.
Overview of careers in the library and information field, including
history and development, responsibilities of library personnel, types of
libraries, and services, and technology and trends.
L SC 110. Reference and
Information Resources I
3 credit.
Overview of reference services. Introduction to, and evaluation
of, basic information resources (both print and electronic) and their
application in library and information centers.
L SC 111. Introduction to Information
Literacy in the Electronic Environment
3 credit.
Introduction to the basics of the research process; the organization,
location and evaluation of information using print, non-print and
electronic resources; and techniques of effective personal information
management in a computerized setting. Uses a combination of active and
hands-on learning methods as well as lectures.
L SC 120. Descriptive
Cataloging
3 credit.
Introduction to descriptive cataloging.
L SC 125. Classification
and MARC Cataloging
3 credit.
Continuation of descriptive cataloging basics. Introduction to subject analysis, classification
and MARC coding.
L SC 130. Introduction to
Technical Services in Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
Introduction to technical services in libraries and information
centers, including acquisitions, bindery, cataloging, gifts, and serials.
L SC 140. Multimedia
Materials and Presentations in Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
Overview of media formats and equipment. Introduction to desktop
publishing, presentations, and web-page creation applications in libraries
and information centers.
L SC 145. Marketing Your
Library
1 credit.
The
process of creating and implementing a marketing plan that focuses on the
needs of library patrons.
L SC 150. Library Services
for Children and Young Adults
3 credit.
Library services for children and young adults with an overview
of materials, programs, and services for this population.
L SC 155. Award Winning
Books for Children
1 credit.
A review of book awards and how to integrate award winning books
into school curriculum or public school programming.
L SC 156. Boys and Books
1 credit.
The course looks at why, in general, boys are less
interested in books than girls. We
will discover ways libraries can encourage boys to read, and develop
activities and programs which entice them to do so. Students will also be reading some
books recommended for boy readers.
L SC 160. Introduction to
Public Services in Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
Introduction to public services in libraries and information
centers, including circulation, inter-library loan, reference media services,
special collections, and government documents.
L SC 165. Interacting With
the Public in Libraries
1 credit.
Skills for interacting with library patrons from diverse
backgrounds and in challenging environments.
L SC 168. Managing Library
Volunteers
1 credit.
Covers recruitment, training and development, and management
of library volunteers.
L SC 170. Library Science
Student Organization
1 credit.
Promotes personal growth and leadership development through networking,
service, and involvement.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Graded S/U.
L SC 173. Library
Conference Internship
1 credits.
Student will volunteer at an approved library conference. Graded S/U.
L SC 175. Civic
Involvement in Library Science
1–3 credits.
Involvement in an organized community service project or group
with a library or information technology component. Promotes awareness of
volunteer and community service opportunities. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Restricted to majors. Graded S/U.
L SC 200. Collection
Management and Development in Libraries and Information Centers.
3 credit.
Principles of identifying, selecting, acquiring, managing and
evaluating resources for libraries and information centers.
L SC 201. Public Libraries
3 credit.
A study of the American public library and its place in communities.
Topics may include history,
philosophy, and standards, operations and procedures, governance,
funding, personnel materials, user services, outreach and advocacy.
L SC 202. Academic
Libraries
3 credit.
An examination of the functions of the library within the higher
education environment. Topics may
include history, philosophy, and organization, operations and procedures,
governance, funding, personnel, materials, outreach, and user services.
L SC 203. School Library
Media Specialist
3 credit.
Principles and practice of managing the school library media
center, with an emphasis on its specific educational mission. Collection development,
classes and lesson plans, public relations, administrative procedures,
and use of technology.
L SC 204. Special Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
An examination of special libraries and information centers.
Topics may include management,
user services, technical services, facilities, and types of collections.
L SC 205. Presentation Basics
for Libraries
1 credit.
Basic preservation tools and techniques for library sources.
L SC 210. Technology
Planning in Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
Overview of computer applications in libraries and information
centers, including automated systems and electronic resources;
introduction to evaluation and technology and writing a technology plan.
L SC 211. Electronic
Privacy
1 credit.
An introduction to the potential dangers of revealing personal
information electronically and how libraries can inform and alert to
protect the privacy of library computer users.
L SC 220. Innovative
Technology Applications for Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
A look at uses for innovative technologies in libraries and information
centers. Topics may include blogs,
wikis, podcasting and virtual reality libraries.
L SC 221. Cooperative
Experience I
1–3 credits.
Student is employed in an approved work site and rated by
the employer and instructor. Each credit requires a specified number of
hours of on-the-job work experience. May be repeated for maximum of 3 credits.
Restricted to L SC majors. Graded S/U.
L SC 222. Cooperative
Experience II
1–3 credits.
Continuation of L SC 221. Each credit requires specified number
of hours of on-the-job work experience.
May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. Restricted to L SC
majors. Graded S/U.
L SC 230. Issues and
Ethics in Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
Discussions of current and continuing challenges to effective
library and information service. Topics may include copyright, censorship,
intellectual freedom, Internet filtering, problem patrons, security, or
other current issues.
L SC 231. Copyright Basics
for Libraries
1 credit.
Copyright definitions and ways that copyright may affect library
services.
L SC 232. Disaster
Planning for Libraries
1 credit.
Preparing for and responding to library disasters.
L SC 233. Library Privacy
and Confidentiality
1 credit.
Covers the USA Patriot Act and other laws that apply to library
user privacy.
L SC 234. Intellectual
Freedom in Libraries
1 credit.
Philosophical and practical information related to library
policies about access to library materials.
L SC 235. Library Security
and Safety
1 credit.
Strategies for safety and security planning in libraries.
L SC 236. Banned Books
1 credit.
Banned books, selection policies, and responding to challenges.
L SC 240. Internet
Resources and Research Strategies
3 credit.
Introduction to retrieving and evaluating information found on
the Internet and in selected Internet- accessible databases.
L SC 250. Reference and
Information Resources II
3 credit.
Evaluation and use of specialized information resources (print
and electronic) in areas such as business, law, medicine, the sciences,
social sciences, and government documents.
L SC 255. Special Topics
1–3 credits.
Special topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite:
L SC 100. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
L SC 260. Cataloging Non
Book Formats
3 credit.
Introduction to cataloging of various non-book formats and MARC
coding.
L SC 261. U. S. Government
Documents
1 credit.
An introduction to U. S. government documents and
the SuDoc classification system.
L SC 262. State and Local
Documents
1 credit.
An introduction to state and local documents in library collections.
L SC 265. Cataloging Music
Materials
3 credit.
Overview of the basics of cataloging music materials including
scores, CD's, videos, and DVD's using AACR2 and MARC coding. Designed
for the cataloger with little or no music cataloging experience.
L SC 270. Library Science
Capstone
3 credit.
A culmination of all technical courses that are required to receive
an Associate of Applied Science from the program centering around the
completion of a library related project.
Discussions on the role of paraprofessionals in libraries.
L SC 275. Fundamentals of
Library Supervision
3 credit.
An introduction to supervision of library employees,
including student assistants, to create a productive workplace.
L SC 276. Building
Specialized Collections for Latinos
1 credit.
Building a library collection to serve Latino populations.
L SC 277. Building
Specialized Collections for Native Americans
1 credit.
Building a library collection to serve Native American populations..
L SC 281. Grant Writing
for Libraries
1 credit.
Introduction to grant writing for libraries.
L SC 290. Introduction to
Children’s Literature for Libraries and Information Centers
3 credit.
The course will introduce current and potential library
personnel to a wide variety of literature written for children. The course explores the history of
children’s literature and the path it has taken. Students will read many books from a
variety of genre, explore the literacy elements found in those books, and
develop some evaluation criteria and ways for children to respond to the
literature they read.
L SC 298. Independent
Study
1–3 credits.
Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with prior
approval of department head.
May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Restricted to L SC
majors.
 
For More information, contact: Susan Pinkerton or Nora Bernal
E-Mail: spinkert@nmsu.edu or nobernal@nmsu.edu
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