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Recommended SL&IT Course Path

Last Updated: 5 December 2008

Course Schedule  |  School Library Courses  | Required Texts

The following sequence is recommended but not mandatory. As always, consult your adviser before registering for classes. Note that LSC 5515, 5520, 5562, and 5564 are NOT offered during the summer.

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Beginning in 2008 we require all degree-seeking students to take a one-credit Introductory Seminar (LSC 5500), during which you will plan courses with our Program Completion tool.

Course No.

Course Title

Comments

LSC 5535

Information Literacy and Academic Standards

Can be taken anytime, but best course to begin program; take close to 5501

LSC 5501

Instructional Collaboration

Take close to 5535 (good for first semester)

LSC 5540

Information Searching, Retrieval and Presentation Strategies

Can be taken anytime (good course for summer)

LSC 5545

Access and Legal Issues in the Information Age

Take in first half of program or as one of first four classes

LSC 5505

Core Resources for the School Library

Budget time for lots of reading (children's & young adult)

LSC 5515

Collection Management in the Electronic Age

Best taken after 5505 and 5545; not offered in the summer (requires access to a school library collection)

LSC 5510

Electronic Delivery Systems

Can be taken anytime but not suggested in first semester

LSC 5525

Strategic Library Management

Can be taken any time

LSC 5530

School Library Advocacy

Not ideal for new students but can be taken any time

LSC 5520

Cataloging and Classification in the Electronic Environment

Not recommended in first semester or two; may require access to a library automation system (preferably school but public ok). Not offered during summer.

LSC 5564

Seminar in School Librarianship

Take during or near final semester. Not offered during summer. Requires permission of Cindy Keller and completion of at least 21 credits of SL&IT course work.

LSC 5562

Practicum (if required)

Take with Seminar. Not offered during summer. Consult Cindy Keller to determine if required (needed for PA certification as SLMS).

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