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2003-2005 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

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Library and Information Studies Course Descriptions291Information ResourcesLS 510 Information Resources: Humanities. Three hours.Prerequisite or corequisite: LS 507.Surveys and evaluates the major informational and bibliographical resources in literature,my thol o gy, religion, philosophy, history, and the visual and performing arts. Stephens.LS 511 Information Resources: Social Sciences. Three hours.Prerequisite or coreq ui site: LS 507.Surveys scholarly communication and the use <strong>of</strong> information in the social sciences.<strong>The</strong> use <strong>of</strong> reference sources in psychology, sociology, eco nom ics, an thro pol o gy, andpolitical science is taught. Dalton.LS 512 Information Resources: Sciences. Three hours.Prerequisite or corequisite: LS 507.Surveys scientific and technical com mu ni ca tion, the bibliographic structure <strong>of</strong> science andtech nol o gy, and information services for scientists and tech nol o gists. In-depth study <strong>of</strong>the major information sources in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, en gi neer ing,and geology is included.LS 513 Information Resources: Government Publications. Three hours.Prerequisite or corequisite: LS 507.Explores the nature, use, and or ga ni za tion <strong>of</strong> local, state, federal, and internationaldocuments.LS 514 Sources <strong>of</strong> Business Information. Three hours.Prerequisite or corequisite: LS 507.Surveys and eval u ates the major informational and bibliographical resources in businesslibrarianship.LS 515 Advanced Information Sources and Services. Three hours.Prerequisite: LS 507.Emphasizes bibliographic reference sources and the development <strong>of</strong> problem-solvingtech niques and examines problems in the administration <strong>of</strong> reference ser vic es andpolicy issues. Dalton.Special ClientelesLS 521 Materials and Services for Children. Three hours.Explores materials (print and non-print) and programs appropriate for children ages 3to 12. Atkinson.LS 522 Materials and Services for Young Adults. Three hours.Explores materials (print and non-print) and programs appropriate for teenagers. Atkinson.LS 523 Materials and Services for Adults. Three hours.Examines services, pro gram ming, and popular materials provided to adult users <strong>of</strong>public libraries. Stephens.EnvironmentsLS 530 Public Libraries. Three hours.Examination <strong>of</strong> public library development, pur pose, governance, and services andexploration <strong>of</strong> issues and concepts involved in managing public libraries. Stephens.LS 531 Academic Libraries. Three hours.Study <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> library service in higher ed u ca tion. Osburn, Dalton.LS 532 <strong>School</strong> Media Centers. Three hours.Develops a philosophical and func tion al background <strong>of</strong> the school-media program asan integral part <strong>of</strong> the teaching-learning process. Coleman.LS 533 Special Libraries and Information Centers. Three hours.Philosophy, en vi ron ment, and unique aspects <strong>of</strong> the services, operation, and man age ment<strong>of</strong> special libraries and information centers are covered. Provides considerable opportunityfor study <strong>of</strong> topics <strong>of</strong> interest to individual students.

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