Specialization in Library Technology Management
MLS/LTM Specialization = 45 credit hours + S401
Candidates in this joint program receive the MLS degree and the Specialization. The Specialization will be noted on the transcript [effective for May 2009 graduates].
Prerequisite: S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (3 credits)
Foundations (15 hours): One course from each area below:
- Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
S501 - Reference - Develop and Manage Library Collections
S502 - Collection Development and Management - Organize and Represent Information Resources
S503 - Representation and Organization - Apply Management and Leadership Skills
S551 - Library Management
S552 (developed from L550) - Academic Library Management
S553 (developed from L550) - Public Library Management
S671 - School Media
- Conduct and Analyze Research
S506 - Introduction to Research (P: completion of 9 hours)
S519 - Evaluation of Information Systems
S505 - Evaluation of Resources and Services (P: S502)
Specialization Core (9 hours)
Specialization Electives (15 hours)
technology application courses selected from the following or chosen in consultation with the student's faculty adviser:
- S516 - Human-Computer Interaction
- S556 - Systems Analysis and Design
- S511 - Database Design
- S621 - Audio and Video Sources
- S652 - Digital Libraries
- S532 - Information Architecture for the Web
- S561 - User Interface Design for Information Systems
- S603 - Workshop in Library and Information Science
Outside Courses: up to 6 hours with adviser's approval (see SLIS Forms and Tips)
General Electives (6 hours)
- Selected from any SLIS elective courses
- Internship options for up to six credit hours are available
