Specialization in Library Technology Management
MLS/LTM Specialization = 45 credit hours + S401
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 (L524) - Reference - Develop and Manage Library Collections
S502 (L528) - Collection Development and Management - Organize and Represent Information Resources
S503 (L505) - Representation and Organization - Apply Management and Leadership Skills
S551 (L527) - Library Management
S552 (developed from L550) - Academic Library Management
S553 (developed from L550) - Public Library Management
S671 (L553) - School Media
- Conduct and Analyze Research
S506 (L509) - Introduction to Research (P: completion of 9 hours)
S519 (L643) - Evaluation of Information Systems
S505 (L651) - 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 (L542) - Human-Computer Interaction
- S556 (L545) - Systems Analysis and Design
- S511 (L546) - Database Design
- S621 (L552) - Audio and Video Sources
- S652 (L566) - Digital Libraries
- S532 (L571) - Information Architecture for the Web
- S561 (L578) - User Interface Design for Information Systems
- S603 (L595) - 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
