Library Science, M.L.S., Public Libraries

Track Requirements (for M.L.S. in Academic, Public or Special Library)

For the Public Librarian track, the type of library course

For the Public Librarian track, the type of library course, LSIS 5180 , The Public Library and elective courses to complete the 36-hours are required (consult the academic advisor in your track).

Graduate Curriculum Guide for Public Libraries

Year 1

Fall Semester

LSIS 5000 - Foundations of Librarianship and Information Services (3)
LSIS 5225 - Selection and Use of Information Sources (3)
LSIS 5120 - Management & Leadership of Information Organizations and Libraries (3)

Spring Semester

LSIS 5425 - Organization of Information (3)
LSIS 5325 - Uses and Users of Information (3)
LSIS 5180 - The Public Library (3)

Year 2

Fall Semester

LSIS 5XXX Resources and Services Course* (3)

LSIS 5XXX Other Resources and Services Course* (3)

LSIS 5XXX Elective Course** (3)

Spring Semester

LSIS 5810 - Research Methods (3)
LSIS 5XXX Other Elective Course** (3)

LSIS 5XXX Other Elective Course** (3)

*Resources and Services Courses:

LSIS 5220 - Social Science Resources and Services (3)
LSIS 5230 - Humanities Resources and Services (3)
LSIS 5240 - Science and Technology Resources and Services (3)
LSIS 5245 - Health Sciences Resources and Services (3)
LSIS 5260 - Business Information Resources and Services (3)
LSIS 5505 - Children’s Resources and Services (3)
LSIS 5525 - Adolescent Resources and Services (3)
LSIS 5530 - Ethnic Materials for Children and Adolescents (3)
LSIS 5580 - Government Publications (3)
**Any of the classes offered in the department.

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Library Science, M.L.S., Public Libraries

Track Requirements (for M.L.S. in Academic, Public or Special Library)

For the Public Librarian track, the type of library course

Graduate Curriculum Guide for Public Libraries

Year 1

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Year 2

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

*Resources and Services Courses: