Required Courses: (3 credit hours each)

LIS601, INFORMATION SOURCES & SERVICES.
An introduction to basic information sources and services provided by libraries and information organizations. Consideration is also given to the ethics of information services, the user-system interface including question-negotiation and the formulation of effective search strategies, and the evaluation of information sources and information services.
Syllabus: Cantagallo, Franks, O'Connor.

LIS602 INFORMATION STORAGE & RETRIEVAL.
A study of the basic principles and practices of information documentation, organization, storage, retrieval and dissemination. The structure of document surrogates, indexing languages, thesauri, natural language systems, catalogs and files, information storage media, retrieval systems, networks and information delivery systems are examined.
Syllabus: Chan, Yi SP07, Kim

LIS603, MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE.
An introduction to the basic elements of manage ment and how these are applied to the effective administration of information systems. Focus will be placed on two major roles in a system, the person who is supervised as well as the manager or supervisor. Examination of the functions of planning, organization, staffing and controlling as well as the theories of management and the effective use of these in an information system.
Syllabus: Sineath

Elective Courses: (3 Credit hourse unless otherwise noted)

LIS514, INFORMATION RESOURCES & SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS.
A consideration of special characteristics and needs of young adults approximately 12-20 years old. Emphasis given to the literature and information resources and services in all types of libraries designed to meet their needs.
Syllabus: White SP07, Chappell, Collins, Hoover

LIS604, LIBRARY & BOOK HISTORY 
Development of libraries and books from earliest time to the present with special reference to their relationship to contemporary social, economic, cultural and political trends. Emphasis is given to American library and book history. 
Syllabus: Tolzmann, O'Hara, Metzmeier

LIS607 INFORMATION NEEDS AND USES.
An examination of research, and professional knowledge, relating to the information needs, information seeking behavior and the use of information by individuals and groups in society. Consid-eration is given to how this knowledge influences the development of information systems, sources and services. Prereq: Graduate standing.

LIS608, METHODS OF RESEARCH IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE. 
Basic tools, techniques and methods of research. Consideration is given to the role and purpose of research in library and information science and its relationship to research in other disciplines. Includes critical evaluation of current research in library and information science and the development of a research proposal.
Syllabus: Case

LIS609, CURRENT PROBLEMS IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE.
A seminar which examines current philosophical and managerial issues in library and information science. Focus is on the analysis, origins, evaluation and current status of these issues. Prereq: LIS600, LIS601, and LIS603.
Syllabus: Carrigan, Abate

LIS610, CREATIVE LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. 
A study of the oral tradition and its place in the cultural heritage of today. An introduction to the principles of story-telling, selection of stories, practice in telling, program planning, and development of creative visual fomis. Prereq: LIS510 and consent of instructor.

LIS611, CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE. 
Advanced study of book evaluation, literary criticism, children's book publishing, awards, and current trends in the field. Individual projects require extensive critical reading. Prereq: LIS510 and consent of instructor. Syllabus:

LIS613, INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN.
A study of children's literature and related media for use with children in grades preschool-6. Emphasis is placed on the evalua-tion of materials for this age group and their use in libraries.
Syllabus: Ireland

LIS618, ADULT INFORMATION NEEDS & SERVICES. 
The study of adult reading and information needs, interests and abilities; developmental psychology and life-long learning concepts. Selection and evaluation of materials and their use in designing and implementing an effective program of library services to adults.

LIS622, SOCIAL SCIENCE INFORMATION. 
The content and structure of bibliographic and other information resources in the social sciences. Consideration of formal and informal communication within the social sciences with emphasis on information sources and services in anthropology, history, business, law, political science, psychology, economics, education, geography, sociology, and other closely related subjects. Prereq: LIS601.
Syllabus: Sineath

LIS623, INFORMATION IN THE HUMANITIES. 
The content and structure of bibliographic and other information resources in the humanities. A consideration of formal and informal communication within the humanities with emphasis on information sources and services in religion, philosophy, literature, linguistics, visual arts, music, dance, theatre, film and other closely related subjects. Prereq: LIS601.
Syllabus:Knoer

LIS624, INFORMATION IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. 
The content and structure of bibliographic and other information resources in science and technology. A consideration of formal and informal communication in science and technology with emphasis on sources and services in agriculture, astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, natural resources, zoology, and other closely related subjects. Prereq: LIS601.
Syllabus: Powell

LIS625 INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Examines instructional services that libraries and other information-related organizations offer their clients to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively use information resources. Attention is given to the nature of instructional services, the instructional needs of clients, information literacy, methods of instruction, teaching and learning styles, instructional design and the evaluation of students and instruction. Prereq: LIS 601 or consent of instructor. Syllabus:O'Connor

LIS626, GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. 
Study of the nature and scope of government doements, including problems and methods of acquisition, organization, and reference use of federal, state, local and international publications. Prereq: LIS601.
Syllabus:

LIS630, ONLINE INFORMATION SYSTEMS & SERVICES. 
Focus on online information systems and services and their management in libraries and information centers. Consideration given to concepts of online information retrieval, major commercial information services, online public access catalogs, CD/ROM- based information systems, and basic online search techniques and strategies. Prereq or concurrent: LIS601 and LIS602.
Syllabus: Chan.

LIS636 FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. 
Examines microcomputer software applications commonly used in libraries and information centers. Consideration given to the structure of microcomputeroperating systems, and the elements of software evaluation. 
Syllabus: Miller

LIS637, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. 
Study of computer and communication technology used in modern information storage and retrieval systems. Consideration also given to managing microcomputer services, hardware evaluation and selection, and system security. Prereq: LIS636 or consent of the instructor.
Syllabus: Yi

LIS638, INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES.
A course examining the structure, development and evolution of the Internet; network protocols and client/server architecture, Web page design, authoring, and evaluation; the use of the Internet in the context ofinformation storage and retrieval; scripting languages; and Internet related social issues such as censorship and copyright. Prereq: LIS636 or consent of the instructor.
Syllabus: Miller

LIS639 MEDICAL INFORMATICS
This course is designed to introduce the interdisciplinary field of medical informatics to health information professionals. Medical In-formatics is a developing field that essentially seeks to apply infor-mation and computing technologies to improve all aspects of healthcare, including patient care, research, and education. During the semester we will explore a number of topics central to understanding the field, including: the nature of biomedical information, the electronic medical record, the role of information and computing technologies to support clinical decision making, healthcare and informatics standards, infor-mation retrieval, system analysis and technology assessment, and essen-tial issues of information technology in medical education and medical ethics. By the end of this Web-based course, students are expected to be able to understand broad aspects of the field and can use this as a foundation for further education, training, and work in health informa-tion professions. (Same as CJT 639.)

LIS640, HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIES. 
A survey of health sciences libraries including a study of information needs, sources, and services in the health sciences. Consideration is also given to technical services functions in health sciences libraries, the management of health sciences libraries, and current trends and developments. Prereq: LIS601. 

LIS641, LAW LIBRARIANSHIP. 
A study of the materials of legal research and reference work. Emphasis is placed on the methods of effective research and the actual use of legal materials in the solution of practical reference problems. The selection, cataloging, classification, and storage of materials in a law collection are considered. The specialized requirements of law librarianship and law library administration are treated.
Syllabus:Whiteman

LIS643, ARCHIVES & MANUSCRIPTS MANAGEMENT. 
This course is designed to cover the management, care, and servicing of manuscript and archival materials. Attention will also be given to criteria for building an archival/manuscript collection in a repository and to the description and interpretation of its holdings in guides and catalogs for the use of researchers. 
Syllabus: Marshall

LIS644, ADMNISTRATION OF SCHOOL MEDIA CENTERS.
Examines the philosophy of the modern school, the leadership responsibilities of the librarian, and the librarian's role in implementing effective information services. Considers methods of assisting faculty in the effective use of information in all media, the relation of the individual school to the district materials center, and the type of personnel, equipment and collections which are needed in each.
Syllabus: White SP07, Boyle

LIS645, PUBLIC LIBRARIES. 
An analysis of public library objectives and of the services provided and techniques employed to achieve them. Some attention is given to special problems of public library management and to trends in public library development. Prereq: LIS600.
Syllabus: Fender, Carrigan, Moore SP07

LIS646, ACADEMIC LIBRARIES. 
History, aims and functions of university and college libraries including organization, collection building and evaluation, finance and personnel. Recent trends in national and regional cooperation. Undergraduate libraries, community colleges, and the "library college" will also be reviewed. Prereq: LIS600.
Syllabus: Almquist

LIS647, CURRENT TRENDS IN SCHOOL MEDIA CENTERS. 
An intensive study of trends in school media centers with emphasis upon research and current programs. Prereq: School media experience.
Syllabus: White

LIS648 TECHNOLOGY IN THE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
Consideration of new and emerging educational technologies that could be integrated into school curriculum. Includes hands-on experiences as well as critical reading and discussion on current issues relating to educational technology and the role of the, media specialist in technology integration.
Syllabus: Gardner SP07

LIS650, TECHNICAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS. 
A survey of manual and computer-based technical processing systems in libraries. Consideration given to circulation, acquisitions, cataloging and serial control systems. Trends and developments in technical processing, files and records management and technical processing procedures and activities are examined. Prereq: LIS602 and LIS603.
Syllabus: Seago

LIS651, LIBRARY & INFORMATION NETWORKS. 
An analysis of the structure and governance, topology, technology and service functions of networks based on electronic telecommunications and technology. Examines the impact of networks on information users, settings, and organizations nationally and internationally. Prereq: LIS602 or consent of instructor.

LIS655 ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE I.
Introduction to the theories and practice of bibliographic description and subject analysis. Covers the organization of both print and electronic information, including discussion and application of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2nd edition revised (AACR2R), DDC, LCC, and LCSH. Designed for students who are interested in cataloging and/or online catalog maintenance and quality control, as well as those who are interested in other areas of library and information services, such as development and maintenance of integrated online systems, and wish to become familiar with how bibliographic records are constructed and processed. Prereq: LIS602.
Syllabus: Chan, Scannell, Nixon/Goldberg, Schultz, Hickner, Richardson.

LIS656, ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE-II. 
In-depth coverage of the theory and practice of bibliographic description and subject analysis. Covers the organization of both print and electronic information, and authority control. Also included are current methods of resource description and encod-ing, such as Dublin Core, TEI headers, and EAD. Emphasis is on problems in practice, special case studies, current issues and future trends of description, subject analysis and online authority control. Designed for students who are interested in resourc-es description and knowledge organization and those who intend to engage in other service areas, such as user services, collection development, and archive management, that rely heavily on the contents of integrated online systems. Prereq: LIS550 or LIS655.
Syllabus: Chan

LIS659, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT. 
Intellectual and administrative aspects of building, maintaining and evaluating library collections. Topics include: library cooperation; national standards; the writing and implementation of collection policies; strategies of selection and evaluation; contemporary publishing and the book trade. Prereq: LIS601.
Syllabus: Carrigan

LIS660, ADMINISTRATIVE BEHAVIOR IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT. 
An emphasis upon human behavior in library administration including an understanding of group process, interpersonal relationships, communications, motivation, leadership and developing an awareness of self in the administrative process. Prereq: LIS603.
Syllabus: Carrigan

LIS668, INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN. 
Study of concepts and methods of information systems design and development with particular relevance to library and information center applications. Emphasis is given to modeling of system functions, data, and processes of computer-based information systems including the development of small scale information systems. Prereq: LIS636.
Syllabus: (Yi

LIS675, PROFESSIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE. 
Professional field experience in a library or other information-related organization. Student assumes entry level professional duties and responsibilities in an operational setting under the close supervision of an information professional. Available only to those students lacking similar experience and may not be repeated. Requires minimum of 140 hours of experiential learning, and the completion of a term paper or special project under the direction of the course coordinator. Prereq: Completion of 18 hours of graduate work in library and information science and consent of course coordinator.
Syllabus: Carrigan

LIS676, SCHOOL MEDIA PRACTICUM. 
(1-12 credit hours) 
Supervised experience at the elementary and secondary levels in school library media centers. Required for students seeking certification as school/media librarians in Kentucky. Experience will be under the joint supervision of School faculty and cooperating media librarians. Prereq: Admission to Teacher Education Program and consent of Instructor.
Syllabus: White

LIS695, INDEPENDENT STUDY IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE.
Opportunities for directed study in subjects or problems of interest to a student. Observation and research required, and a written report describing the work accomplished. Prereq: Completion of 18 hours and consent of instructor. May be taken only once. (Note: LIS695 is available only to advanced students. The student must identify a faculty member to direct the work, formulate a draft proposal, and negotiate with the faculty member to finalize the proposal and direct the work.) 
Syllabus: Sineath

LIS768, RESIDENT CREDIT FOR THE MASTERS DEGREE.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. 

LIS690, SPECIAL TOPICS IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE.
(1-3 credit hours) Intensive study of one aspect of library and information science under the leader-ship of an authority in the area. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours when topics vary. 

In recent years the School has offered the following special topics courses: