* 17:610:580
Knowledge Structures and the Information Professions (3)
Introduction to the production, dissemination, and consumption of
knowledge in society, related to roles of information professionals and
the functions of libraries and other information institutions.
Differences among disciplines in how knowledge is recorded and
transmitted. Global issues and trends in society that have affected
scholarly communication and the public's access to information.
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** 17:610:581
Social Informatics (3)
Technological innovation, computerization, and electronic information are associated with dilemmas, value conflicts, and choices surrounding the scholarly, personal, and professional use of information. Addresses social relationships, technological utopianism, societal control, vulnerability of information systems, and ethical responsibilities.
Prerequisite: 17:610:550.
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** 17:610:582
Information Policy (3)
The economic, social, and political forces affecting the introduction and implementation of current information legislation and policy, set within the theoretical context of frame refection. Emphasis on national and global policy in the design of evolving electronic infrastructures. Particular attention given to issues of access, including universal service, intellectual freedom, intellectual property rights, privacy, security, advocacy, equity, and the role of library and information professionals and organizations in policy formulation.
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17:610:583
Social History of Children's Literature (3)
Historical overview of literary content, illustration, social values,
and publishing of children's literature, primarily in England and the
United States. Consideration of scholarship and resources in the field.
Prerequisite: 17:610:547 or permission of instructor.
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17:610:585
Reading Interests of Adults (3)
Examination and evaluation of materials for adult library users, with special attention to fiction genres. Use of materials in programming. Emphasis on popular culture and adult literacy.
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17:610:586
The History of Books, Documents, and Records in Print and Electronic Environments
The course will examine the production and
circulation of knowledge in light of changing technologies, institutions, and
textual forms. An overview and comparison of textual transmission in oral,
manuscript, print, and electronic communication environments will include
regulatory frameworks and the history of "intellectual property" (from
attribution and authorship to participatory ownership of creation). It will
examine the current scholarship relevant for understanding books, documents, and
record manifestations comparatively. The focus on the book trades, web spheres,
and sociotechnical systems such as digital libraries will prompt questions
about the nature of texts (print, nonprint, and digital), their reception,
associated literacy practices, and communities and institutional contexts. The
course will present a critique of the technological revolution
perspective.
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17:610:591,593
Individual Study I,II (3,3)
Prior to registering, students write a proposal for the study,
specifying rationale and outcome, and seek the approval of a faculty
member who will supervise the investigation. Usually pursued near the
end of the student's program of study.
May be pursued by a student interested in a specialized topic or type of library/information practice not covered in the curriculum.
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17:610:592
Field Experience (3)
Requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised professional work in a
library or other information organization, attendance at meetings with
the faculty adviser and other students, keeping a journal, and a brief
summary paper. Placement is based on the student's background and
career objectives.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 15 credits of coursework. Arrangements must be made with the faculty adviser early in the preceding semester.
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17:610:596,597,598,599
Special Topics (BA)
New courses developed in response to emerging areas of interest, and courses in traditional areas given occasionally as student demand dictates.
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