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414 (614) Librarianship and the Administration of the School Library and
Media Center (2 - As Needed) An introduction to the history and rules of libraries,
media and information centers; consideration of the nature of the discipline of
library and information science; current professional issues. Organization,
services, functions, and administration of the school media center.
425 (625) Technical Services I (2 - As Needed) Technical services, principles
and techniques for operating a school library. Includes acquisitions, basic
manual and computer cataloging using the Dewey decimal system, structures and
use of library catalogs and basic subject organization.
426 (626)
Technical Services II (2 - As Needed) Introduction to cataloging systems other than the
Dewey decimal system, including the Library of Congress system, development of
library records, vertical file, computer and manual cataloging of non-print
materials, the development of policy statements, collection evaluation and
weeding.
433 (633) Information Resources and Services (2 - As Needed) Nature
of information resources and reference services; study of all types of these
materials in specific fields for schools and community use; content, evaluation,
organization and utilization.
451 (651) Children's Literature (3 - Fall & Spring)
Survey of the history of children's literature and examination of materials
suitable for children in grades K-9 to use for leisure time or classroom
activities. Criteria for selecting books, magazines, recordings, films, videos,
and computer software. Story telling and other strategies for developing
appreciation of literature.
452 (652) Books and Non-Print Materials
for Adolescents and Adults (3 - Spring) Examination and study of materials suitable
for young adults in grades 10-12 to use for leisure time or classroom activities
and for adults' recreational and informational activities. Criteria for
selecting books, magazines, recordings, films, videos, and computer software.
Strategies for encouraging literacy and principles of materials selection.
475 (675) Introduction to Educational Media-Materials, Techniques,
and Preparation (3 - As Needed) Designed to introduce prospective teachers to the
problems of educational communication, the materials for use, and the
significant characteristics of these materials and competencies necessary for
effective use of the media and technology. Special emphasis given to preparation
of media materials.
476 (676) Advanced Educational Media Production
(3 - As Needed) The theory, art, and technology of planning and producing visual and
auditory materials for instruction. Emphasizes advanced production techniques
for transparencies, slides, audio tape, graphics, and video. Culminates in the
production of multi-media self-instructional learning package.