Coursework
The Master of Library Science degree requires completion of twelve courses; six core courses and six electives. Below is a list of the courses I have completed. An asterisk next to the course title indicates that it was a core requirement. Each course includes a catalog description from the SCSU School of Graduate studies. For information on learnning goals, course highlights and links to relevant coursework please click on the course title. (WORK ON THIS) Below is a list of coursework
IDS 553 - Grant Writing and Funding Sources
Dr. George Olshin
Catalog Description
A practical course on finding grant money, researching and writing grant proposals and preparing the required applications. Each student will prepare and submit a grant proposal to a potential funding source.
ILS 501 - Introduction to Information Science and Technology*
Dr. Hak Joon Kim - Spring 2010
Catalog Description
Principles and applications of computers and information technologies in libraries and information centers.
ILS 503 - Foundations of Librarianship*
Dr. Gayle Bogle - Spring 2010
Catalog Description
The development structure and function of library/information agencies.
ILS 504 - Reference and Information Resources and Services*
Dr. Josephine Sche - Fall 2010
Catalog Description
General reference sources; their content, evaluation and use. The reference process and the organization of reference and information services
as they relate to different types of libraries.
ILS 506 - Information Analysis and Organization*
Dr. Eino Sierpe - Spring 2011
Catalog Description
Analysis and description of library collections in various types; creating bibliographic records and databases. Shared cataloging and universal
bibliographic control. National standards and cataloging, classification systems, authority files, MARC and metadata.
ILS 521 - Children's Services in the Public Library
Dr. Arlene Bielefield - Spring 2011
Catalog Description
Planning, implementation and evaluation of public library services for infant to age 12, with emphasis on program planning.
ILS 565 - Library Management*
Dr. James Kusack - Fall 2011
Catalog Description
An examination of the general principles and practices of library management.
ILS 568 - Library Public Relations
Dr. Arlene Bielefield - Summer 2011
Catalog Description
A study of Library Public Relations and its concomitant activities. The design of a public relations program for a specific agency.
ILS 570 - Utilizing Instructional Media
Professor Stan Walonoski - Spring 2011
Catalog Description
Workshop in the effective use of computer based instructional media including the planning, selection and production of materials.
ILS 580 - Research in Information and Library Design*
Dr. Yan Liu - Fall 2012
Catalog Description
Fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be studied. Central research findings and research in literature of the field are
considered.
ILS 650 - Preservation of Library Materials
Dr. Josephine She - Fall 2011
Catalog Description
Fundamentals of materials preservation in libraries, museums and archival institutions. Preservation, continuing education, disaster recovery
and planning, reformatting and digitization projects are explored.
ILS 655 - Digital Libraries
Dr. Yan Liu - Summer 2012
Catalog Description
Theoretical study of and practice in designing, constructing and evaluating digital libraries.