* 17:610:510Human Information Behavior (3)
Behavior vis-ŕ-vis information as it bears on
problems in library and information services and forms a theoretical
and professional base for such services. Diverse contexts of
information behavior; processes of information seeking, searching,
using, and valuing. Assessment of studies of human information behavior
in terms of relevance to library and information services.
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** 17:610:511Research Methods (3)
Methods of assessing individual and organizational
information needs, with emphasis on quantitative social science
research techniques. Includes evaluative methods as an essential
component of planning; critiques of published research; computer
laboratory sessions for statistical data analysis.
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17:610:512Interface Design (3) Basic principles for designing the user interface in information
systems, with special reference to computerized systems. Major topics
include: relationships between users' models of information systems and
the conceptual models presented to them; human cognitive capabilities;
evaluation. Prerequisite: 17:610:550; pre- or corequisite: 17:610:510. |
17:610:514Learning Theory, Media, and the Curriculum (3) Focuses on the structure and design of school library media programs by
examining learning theories, information literacy, standards, and
current trends. Integration of information literacy across the
curriculum and inquiry learning emphasized. Prerequisite: 17:610:510. |
17:610:515Traditions in Oral Narration (3) The tradition of oral narration as a medium of cultural communication; appraisal of literatures suitable for oral presentation; techniques for introducing literature through story hours, creative dramatics, and multimedia; the use of new media and electronic technologies for presentation to audiences at a distance. Prerequisite: 17:610:547. |
17:610:516Children's and Youth Services (3) Design, planning, implementation, and management of programs and services based on cognitive and developmental abilities. Emphasis on research and evaluation. Study of information services for, and advocacy on behalf of, young people. Prerequisites: 17:610:547 or 548 or permission of instructor. |
17:610:517Planning Outreach Services (3) Language, ethnicity, culture, disability, and other conditions that can hamper access to appropriate library/information services; methods for studying communities in these categories and developing relevant programs and resources. Students write grant proposals to implement needs-based information services for target groups in specific settings. |
** 17:610:518Designing User-Centered Information Services and Systems (3) The global information society requires new approaches to work,
citizenship, education, and the problems of daily living. The rapidly
changing information environment calls for restructuring information
services and professions in major ways. This course examines
theoretical and practical frameworks for a user-centered approach to
information services that respond to a community of practice. Emphasis
on designing services and systems that support the active process of
learning from information for adding value to an enterprise. Pre- or corequisite: 17:610:510. |
17:610:519User Instruction (3) Development of effective instruction in the use of information resources and technologies in all types of library settings. Special attention paid to adult learning theory and to the integration of information-seeking behavior with instructional design. Students develop and practice instruction in cooperation with librarians and library users in various settings. Pre- or corequisites: 17:610:530 and 540. |
