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The Department of Library and Information Science has one of the top-ranked programs of its kind in the country and has developed an international reputation in the areas of information policy, information-seeking behavior, user interface development, and cataloging. Whether students choose to pursue a master's degree or a Ph.D., they will graduate with a broad understanding of both theory and practice.
Applicants may write to the Department of Library and Information Science, 1009 Moore Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1521, for the department's announcement and application materials.
The following constitutes introductory information regarding graduate degree programs. For a complete outline of degree requirements, see Program Requirements for UCLA Graduate Degrees available in the program office and accessible on the Graduate Division Gopher via the Internet.
Students are admitted to the Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) program in Fall Quarter only. In addition to Graduate Division requirements and application procedures, the school requires
(1) A statement of purpose.
(2) An official report of a score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past five years. Applicants to the M.L.I.S. degree program who hold graduate degrees from accredited institutions in the U.S. may request a waiver of the GRE. Waivers are considered only after the committee on M.L.I.S. and certificate admissions has reviewed applicants' official transcripts. An official report of a score on the Test of Written English (TWE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for students whose native language is not English.
(3) Three letters of recommendation.
(4) Satisfaction of the following entrance requirements: (a) a college-level course in statistics (three semester units or four quarter units) within the last five years with a minimum grade of C. The course must have covered descriptive and inferential statistics. In exceptional circumstances it is possible to meet this requirement by passing a competency examination in statistics administered by the department; (b) a college-level course in computer programming (three semester units or four quarter units) within the last five years with a minimum grade of C. Most standard languages such as BASIC, C, COBOL, FORTRAN, or PASCAL are acceptable, as is a college-level course in the use of data management systems such as INMAGIC, dBASE, or PARADOX. At least one third of the course grade should be based on programming assignments. In exceptional circumstances it is possible to meet this requirement by passing a competency examination in computer programming administered by the department.
Entrance requirements should be completed before beginning the M.L.I.S. program. However, one requirement may be satisfied in the Fall Quarter of the student's first year.
While work experience is not a requirement for admission, consideration is given to such experience in reviewing the total application.
The admissions committee may request a report of an interview by the chair of the department or by a person designated by the chair as qualified to conduct an interview. Interviews are rarely conducted, and only for the purpose of clarifying a candidate's academic background and career objectives.
To participate in a cooperative program, the student must make application to and be admitted by both the department and the other UCLA school or department. Fulfilling the combined set of program requirements normally takes three years.
The M.L.I.S./M.A. History is a concurrent degree program of the Department of Library and Information Science and the Department of History. The student can obtain two degrees: the M.L.I.S. and the M.A. in History. The best sequence of coursework should be discussed with the advisers from both this department and the History Department.
The M.L.I.S./M.A. Latin American Studies is an articulated degree program of the Department of Library and Information Science and the Latin American Studies Program. The student can obtain two degrees: the M.L.I.S. and the M.A. in Latin American Studies.
The M.L.I.S./M.B.A. is a concurrent degree program jointly sponsored by the Department of Library and Information Science and the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management. This specialization is designed to provide an integrated set of courses for students who seek careers which draw on general and specialized skills in the two professional fields.
Consult the department.
Full-time students are normally required to enroll in three courses per quarter in order to complete the program in six quarters. Part-time enrollment may be permitted.
Eighteen courses (72 units) are required for graduation from the M.L.I.S. program. Students take 20 units of core courses, four units of coursework in research methods, and 48 units of electives. Coursework must provide evidence both of basic professional competencies and of knowledge in a field of specialized competence.
Basic Professional Competence. The requirement is met by completing five core courses (Library and Information Science 200, 201, 203, 220, 441) and at least one graduate-level research methodology course (such as Library and Information Science 205, 240, 241, 260, 261. or 290). Only in unusual cases does librarianship coursework taken elsewhere satisfy the basic competency requirements.
Specialized Competence. Completion of a course of study is required as evidence of knowledge of a field of specialization in information policy and management, information access, information systems, or information organization. The field of specialization and the specialized course program must be approved by a faculty adviser. The specialized competence requirement is ordinarily met by the completion of 12 additional courses, which may include internships. Relevant coursework in other departments or schools is encouraged. Students may petition to have prior coursework applied to their specializations.
During the second year, the student may apply for an internship of one to three quarters either on campus or off campus at an approved library or information center. The internship is a regularly scheduled course and may be applied toward the 18 required courses.
No more than eight units of course 596 may be applied toward the total course requirement; only four units may be applied toward the minimum requirements of the Graduate Division. In order to enroll in any S/U graded course, including 500-series courses, the student must be in good academic standing.
The comprehensive examination consists of two components: a basic component and a specialization component.
Basic Component. A formal written examination covering basic professional competencies is required. The purpose of the comprehensive examination is to demonstrate understanding of library and information science as a totality. The examination does not cover the basic professional competencies individually but deals with the field in a unified form. The student may sit for the written examination after completion of three quarters of academic residency provided that (1) all outstanding entrance requirements are satisfied, (2) the student has completed the five core courses and the required research methods course at the end of the quarter in which the examination is taken, (3) nine courses toward the degree (not including entrance requirements) have been completed by the end of the quarter in which the examination is taken, and (4) the student is in good academic standing.
Specialization Component. A major paper produced in an elective course, normally in the student's area of specialization, is required. A grade of B or better must be earned in this course. The same course may not be used to satisfy both the paper and the research methods requirement.
None.
The Post-M.L.I.S. Certificate of Specialization is designed for holders of the M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. degree who either (1) want to redirect their careers and need the structure of a nine-course program and specialization paper to accomplish that, (2) want to update knowledge and skills across the discipline and require the structure of a nine-course program and specialization paper to accomplish those goals, or (3) recently graduated from a less comprehensive M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. degree program than that offered by UCLA and did not have the opportunity to specialize.
Applicants should hold a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association. The committee may offer admission to (1) applicants holding the master's degree in library and information science from foreign countries when the degree has been evaluated by the Graduate Division as a bona fide master's degree and (2) applicants who attended unaccredited programs if documentation supports admission but for the lack of a degree from an accredited program.
Meeting the specified requirements for a field of specialization does not automatically assure admission to the program. Part-time enrollment is encouraged to provide flexibility for the working information professional. Opportunities for relevant coursework outside the department and internships, both on and off campus, are available.
The program meets the need for specialized training in various areas of information policy, information access, information systems, libraries and other information institutions, and information organization, as well as research competence. Further specialization within these fields is possible.
The course program may begin in any quarter of the academic year. If a student is admitted for a preliminary quarter to complete prerequisite courses, that quarter is not counted in the minimum residence requirements.
A minimum of nine courses (100, 200, 400, and 500 series) must be completed in the Department of Library and Information Science and other departments of the University. A research paper, bibliographical study, or literature survey appropriate for publication in a professional or scholarly journal or as a separate paper must be completed by the final quarter of study, usually in connection with enrollment in course 596. The specialization paper or project is required even if the student has an advanced academic degree in which a thesis or dissertation was required, and the paper or project must be approved by the faculty adviser.
Students are admitted in Fall Quarter only. They may enter with the M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. degree, other advanced degree, or directly out of the B.A. degree. If the prior graduate degree does not include coursework equivalent to the core identified for the M.L.I.S. program, the applicant must complete the core after admission.
In addition to Graduate Division requirements and application procedures, the department requires satisfaction of the following entrance requirements:
(1) A statistics requirement, satisfied by completing a college-level course with a minimum grade of C.
(2) A computer programming requirement, met either by completing a college-level course with a minimum grade of C or by passing a proficiency examination administered by the department (most standard languages such as BASIC, C, COBOL, FORTRAN, or PASCAL are acceptable, as is a college-level course in the use of data management systems such as dBASE, INMAGIC, or PARADOX).
(3) A statement of purpose which identifies the applicant's proposed area of specialization, accompanied by appropriate evidence of qualifications for pursuing a doctoral program.
(4) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within the last five years. There is no minimum score for the GRE, but high scores are regarded favorably. Admitted students typically score over 1,100.
(5) In cases where the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Written English (TWE) are required, the department expects a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL and 4.0 on the TWE. Only in exceptional cases are applicants recommended for provisional admission who do not meet the minimum scores; in such cases, strong evidence of competency is English (such as a high verbal GRE score) must be provided.
(6) Evidence of research and writing such as published work, master's thesis, or two research papers written in English.
(7) Three letters of recommendation.
(8) Favorable consideration may be given to applicants who have made distinguished contributions to the profession while working as a practicing professional, for instance in publications and/or work with professional societies.
(9) A personal interview is required. The committee seeks evidence of an appreciation of research and knowledge of potential research topics. The committee is particularly interested in the applicant's commitment to a career in library and information science education and research, signs of originality and inquisitiveness, and good communication skills.
Students are expected to specialize in a subfield in one of three major areas: information storage and retrieval systems; information seeking and use; policies and issues in library and information science.
The department strictly limits the specific subfields which are accepted for doctoral work.
A minimum of 18 to 21 courses, depending on the student's previous experience and coursework, is required in the Ph.D. program.
Core Courses. The six required core courses are Library and Information Science 200, 201, 203, 220, 441, and a basic course in research methods (e.g., Library and Information Science 290 or Education 210A). Courses taken in a previously completed American Library Association-accredited M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. program may be applied to this requirement, up to the entire six.
Specialization Courses. Three to six specialization courses are required. At least one course relevant to each of the three broad doctoral examination areas must be completed. The number of courses required is determined after examination of the student's transcripts.
Methods Courses. Three methods courses are required. A minimum of two first tier and one second tier research methods courses offered by the Department of Education is required. If Library and Information Science 290 is taken to satisfy the core, it cannot count toward the fulfillment of this first tier requirement.
Doctoral Seminars. Three doctoral seminars are required. Having completed the core, students are required to take a doctoral seminar in each area of the written qualifying examination (Library and Information Science 273, 274, 275).
Advanced Doctoral Courses. Additional advanced courses are taken related to the student's dissertation interests. These may include advanced methodology courses, independent studies, or cognate courses in other fields.
The student is required to pass written qualifying examinations in each of the three areas of study listed above, including coverage of the historical as well as technical aspects in at least one of the areas. These are scheduled during one week in a quarter. If the student fails one of the sections of the three-part examination, it may be repeated. If the student fails two sections, the entire examination must be repeated.
After passing the written examinations, the student is required to pass the University Oral Qualifying Examination, which is based on the dissertation proposal.
The student is encouraged to start work on the proposal while taking courses in preparation for the written qualifying examinations. The proposal should, in most cases, be completed within one year after passing the written examinations.
The oral examination covers the significance of the chosen topic of research, the methodology and feasibility of the research, and the depth of the student's knowledge in the specific field of the dissertation research.
Having passed the oral qualifying examination, the student may proceed to carry out the research and writing of the dissertation.
Courses 110 and 140 may not be applied toward the M.L.I.S. degree; courses in the 111 series may be applied toward the M.L.I.S. degree with approval of faculty advisers.
100. Perspectives on Literacy. Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Open to M.L.I.S. students and to graduate students from other schools/departments. Interdisciplinary introduction to literacy as a historical, social, and political issue. Topics include culture and literacy, historical development of literate societies, social definitions of illiteracy, literacy campaigns, literacy as a national and local policy issue.
110. Information Resources and Libraries. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of instructor. Not open for credit to M.L.I.S. students. Introduction to bibliographic and information resources and relevant research methodology, covering both general and specialized materials. Designed to facilitate knowledgeable use of libraries and efficient retrieval of information. Some sections focus on specific subject areas (such as science and technology).
111A-M111E. Ethnic Groups and Their Bibliographies. Introduction to bibliographical and research tools and methods for students with interests in ethnic groups. 111A. American Indian History and Culture; 111B. African American History and Culture; 111C. Latino History and Culture; 111D. Asian American History and Culture; M111E. Jewish History and Culture. (Same as Jewish Studies M111E.) Sections on other ethnic groups may be added. Offered in collaboration with the several centers for ethnic studies. May not be repeated for credit.
Upper division undergraduate students must obtain consent of the instructor to enroll in 200-series courses and consent of the chair to enroll in 400-series courses.
Graduate students from other schools or departments who wish to take courses in the Department of Library and Information Science also must obtain consent of the instructor prior to enrolling.
The following courses are offered infrequently: 230, 241, 246, 284, 287, 466, 486.
200. Information in Society. Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Examination of processes by which information and knowledge are created, integrated, disseminated, organized, used, and preserved. Topics include history of communication technologies, evolution of literacy, development of information professions, and social issues related to information access. S/U grading.
201. Information Structures. Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Required core course. Introduction to various systems and tools used to organize materials and provide access to them, with emphasis on generic concepts of organization, classification, hierarchy, arrangement, and display of records. Provides background for further studies in cataloging, reference, information retrieval, and database management.
M202. Folklore Archiving. (Same as Folklore M202.) Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Exploration and analysis of alternative data indexing, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures for folklore archival collections, supplemented by firsthand experience in creating and managing databases, utilizing both manual and computerized techniques.
203. Design of Library and Information Services. Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Principles and methods for planning and designing user-driven library and information services. Principles and methods for assessing information needs of designated populations and for designing services that meet those needs.
205. Historical Methodology of Library and Information Science. Prerequisite: course 200. Introduction to historical research as it relates to library and information science. Identification of key primary and secondary source material for writing history in the field. Critical analysis of selected histories of various areas in the profession. Problem-oriented approach.
207. International Issues and Comparative Research in Library and Information Science. History and development of international organizations and programs in library and information science. Identification of key issues in international exchange of information. Introduction to comparative method as procedure for study and research.
210. Seminar: Descriptive and Bibliographical Cataloging. Prerequisites: courses 410, 411, or equivalent. Specialized studies in selected areas of descriptive and bibliographical cataloging (e.g., purposes, principles, instructional development, potentialities of automation). May be repeated once.
211. Seminar: Subject Control of Library Materials. Prerequisites: courses 410, 411, or equivalent. Study of selected problems in design and use of verbal subject headings and classification systems. Manual and mechanized systems. May be repeated once.
220. Information Access. Prerequisites: courses 200, 201. Provides fundamental knowledge and skills enabling information professionals to link users with information. Overview of structure of literature in different fields; information-seeking behavior of user groups; communication with users; development of search strategies using print and electronic sources.
221. Bibliography of Science and Engineering. Prerequisite: course 220. Patterns of communication and flow of information among scientists and engineers. Scientific and technical literature, with emphasis on on-line sources, special types of publications, research material, reference and bibliographical aids to the natural sciences and engineering.
222. Bibliography of the Health and Life Sciences. Prerequisite: course 220. Literature of the medical and life sciences. Information needs of health professionals. Emphasis on on-line sources, special types of publications, reference and bibliographic aids to the health sciences.
223. Literature of the Social Sciences. Prerequisite: course 220. Seminar on literature of the social sciences, including review of classics in the various fields, monumental source collections, periodicals, bibliographies, catalogs, indexes, abstracts, bibliographic and nonbibliographic databases, etc. Trends in scholarly and popular writing. Interdisciplinary nature of the literature.
224. Literature of the Humanities and Fine Arts. Prerequisite: course 220. Seminar on literature of the humanities and fine arts, including review of classics in the various fields, comparisons of editions, periodicals, bibliographical apparatus, and reviewing media. Trends in scholarly and popular writing.
M225. Latin American Research Resources. (Same as History M265 and Latin American Studies M200.) Seminar, three hours. General and specialized materials in fields concerned with Latin American studies. Library research techniques provide experience and competency required for future bibliographic and research sophistication as basis for enhanced research results.
226. General Reference Work. Prerequisite: course 220. General reference materials (not specific to subject access), with advanced work in reference process and in cognitive and behavioral aspects of inquirers and expert reference librarians.
M229B. Africana Bibliography and Research Methods. (Same as African Area Studies M229B.) Problems and techniques of research methodologies related to Africana studies. Emphasis on relevant basic and specialized reference materials, using full range of available information resources, including library collections of books, serials, and computerized databases.
M229C. Introduction to Slavic Bibliography (2 units). (Same as Slavic M229.) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Introduction to Slavic and East European bibliography for the humanities and social sciences. Emphasis to be determined by requirements and background of enrolled students. Topics include relevant library terminology and concepts; survey of languages and transliteration systems; acquisition of Slavic and East European library materials; Slavic and East European scholarship in the West; relevant reference sources, archival resources, and research methods; survey of on-line databases; compilation of bibliographies. S/U grading.
230. History of Publishing and the Book Trade. Prerequisite: course 200. Publishing and book trade history, with particular reference to libraries and book collecting, changing aspects of book production and distribution within the setting of cultural history.
240. Principles of Information Systems Analysis and Design. Theories and principles of special systems development, including determination of requirements, technical design and evaluation, and internal organization.
241. Measurement and Evaluation of Information Systems and Services. Prerequisite: one research methods course. Recommended: one library automation course. Information systems and services from points of view of their cost and effectiveness in meeting desired objectives. Review of principles of costing. Study of literature in which measures have been developed to evaluate effectiveness of document collections, reference and information retrieval services, document delivery systems, networking, and technical services, including circulation, acquisitions, and document description.
242. Information Retrieval Systems. Prerequisites: courses 201, 220. Survey of methods of file organization, retrieval techniques, and search strategies in control of information in computerized form.
243. Human/Computer Interaction. Prerequisites: one programming course and one inferential statistics course. Survey of social, behavioral, design, and evaluation issues in human/computer interaction, with readings from several disciplines. Extensive use of technology demonstrations and class discussions. Recommended for students in any discipline involved in design or implementation of information technologies.
245. Database Management Systems. Theories, principles, and practicalities of database systems, including data models, retrieval mechanisms, evaluation methods, and storage, efficiency, and security considerations.
246. Social Aspects of Information-Oriented Society. Analysis of social evolution of information-oriented societies. Historical factors and current trends explored through discussion of selected international and domestic issues. Implications for information policy.
247. User-Centered Design of Information Retrieval Systems. Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Prerequisites: courses 201 and 220, or consent of instructor. Design implications of interaction between users and the features of automated information systems and interfaces that are specific to the information-seeking process. Emphasis on search strategy and subject access through use of thesauri and other vocabularies.
249. Seminar: Special Topics in Information Science. Prerequisites: courses 200, 201, and at least one from 242, 243, 247, 280, or 405, or consent of instructor. Content varies from term to term to allow emphasis on specialized topics such as vocabulary control, file design, indexing, classification, text processing, measurement of relevance, evaluation of information systems, and social and policy issues related to information technology and services.
253. Contemporary Children's Literature. Reading interests and correlative types of literature surveyed with reference to growth and development of children. Emphasis on role of the librarian in responding to needs and abilities of children through individualized reading guidance.
260. Historical Bibliography. Prerequisites: courses 200 and 402, or consent of instructor. History of letterpress formats (books, broadsides, magazines, newspapers, some music, etc.) as well as materials and methods of production, distribution, and readership in their social, political, and economic context. Emphasis varies but is usually on developments prior to 1800. Attention to historiography of the field, including antiquarian, Anglo-American, and histoire du livre approaches.
261. Analytical Bibliography. The book as a physical object and its relationship to transmission of the text. History and methods of analytical bibliography, with particular emphasis on handpress books.
271. Seminar: Intellectual Freedom and Information Policy Issues. Investigation of concept of intellectual freedom, information policy issues, civil liberties and civil rights, censorship, and other restraints on access to information. S/U grading.
272. Research Seminar: Library and Information Science. Prerequisite: doctoral standing or consent of instructor. Emphasis on recent contributions to theory, research, and methodology. May be repeated for credit. S/U grading.
273. Doctoral Seminar: Information Storage and Retrieval Systems. Prerequisite: doctoral standing or consent of instructor. Intellectual principles for organization of information, including principles for design of systems for acquiring, organizing, and retrieving information. Also includes system-specific user studies to extent that design of information systems is predicated on their evaluation and use.
274. Doctoral Seminar: Policies and Issues in Library and Information Science. Prerequisite: doctoral standing or consent of instructor. Examination of social, political, and economic influences in development of library and information science and management of information organizations and resources.
275. Doctoral Seminar: Information Seeking and Use. Prerequisite: doctoral standing or consent of instructor. Examination of behavioral and cognitive aspects of inquirer's information needs and uses, including inquirer's characteristics, information problems, psychological needs, and uses of information and information technologies, and aspects of question negotiation.
280. Information-Seeking Behavior. Study of factors and influences, both individual and social, associated with human beings needing, using, and acting on information. Topics include information theory, human information processing, information flow among social and occupational groups, and research on information needs and uses.
281. Information Resources for Business. Prerequisite: course 220 or consent of instructor. Introduction to information needs of the business world. Business guides, encyclopedias, directories, yearbooks, indexes, loose-leaf services, government publications, databases, and other sources of business literature.
283. Legal Research and Bibliography. (Formerly numbered 228.) Introduction to source materials of the law, with emphasis on primary authority, but covering as well secondary authority, and indexes and finding aids used to gain access to legal information.
284. Seminar: Legal Informatics. (Formerly numbered 487C.) Information problems of legal profession, including history of legal information systems, relationship between cognitive authority and legal authority, bibliometrics of law, value-added processes for legal information, and techniques and impact of new legal research technology.
285. Scholarly Communication and Bibliometrics. (Formerly numbered 487A.) Prerequisite: one inferential statistics course. Survey of current theory, method, and empirical studies at intersection of scholarly communication and bibliometrics, seeking to understand flow of ideas through published record, whether in print, electronic form, or other media.
286. Seminar: Information Access. Prerequisites: course 220, one from 221, 223, 224, 226, 281, 283, 425, 473. Discussion of policies and issues related to basic and advanced reference materials, reference process, and psychological aspects of inquirers and expert reference librarians.
287. Seminar: Special Issues in Library and Information Science (2 to 4 units). (Formerly numbered 487D.) Identification, analysis, and discussion of critical intellectual, social, and technological issues facing the profession. Topics may include (but not limited to) expert systems, literacy, electronic networks, youth at risk, information literacy, historical bibliography, preservation of electronic media, etc. May be repeated with topic change.
289. Information Services in Culturally Diverse Communities. Issues in provision of information services in a multiethnic and multilingual society. Understanding role of information institutions in promoting cultural diversity and preserving ethnic heritage.
290. Research Methodology. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Role of research in bibliography, librarianship, and information science. Identification and design of research problems. Historical, statistical, analytical, and descriptive techniques.
375. Teaching Apprentice Practicum (1 to 4 units). Prerequisite: apprentice personnel employment as a teaching assistant, associate, or fellow. Teaching apprenticeship under active guidance and supervision of a regular faculty member responsible for curriculum and instruction at the University. May be repeated for credit. S/U grading.
402. Fundamentals of Bibliography. Prerequisite: course 200. Organization, control, and elements of bibliographical apparatus, new techniques and tools, theory, methods, and trends in bibliographical research in relationship to librarianship. Development and fundamentals of several branches of bibliography: enumerative (or systematic), physical (analytical or critical, descriptive).
405. Automation of Library Processes. Overview of major components of library automation: circulation control, acquisitions and serials, public access information systems, and data conversion. Relationships among various automation entities, including internal library automation, networks and vendors (such as bibliographic utilities, regional networks, and on-line services), and automation of parent organizations (universities, municipalities, corporations, and government agencies). Developments in standards for information processing and new information technologies.
410. Descriptive Cataloging. Entry and description of library materials. Constitution, structure, and form of the library catalog. Cataloging services, tools, and procedures. Cataloging rules and their application.
411. Introduction to Subject Access: Alphabetic-Subject and Systematic Indexing. Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: course 410. Overview of major alphabetic-subject and systematic indexing languages and their use in manual and on-line environments, including theory and application of Library of Congress subject headings and of Dewey decimal and Library of Congress classifications.
412. Cataloging and Classification of Nonbook Materials. Prerequisites: courses 410, 411. Problems in cataloging and classification of selected nonbook materials (e.g., films, maps, pictorial works, sound recordings) as separate collections and integrated collections.
414. Indexing and Thesaurus Construction. (Formerly numbered 413, 414.) Principles of design and methods of construction of thesauri. Evaluation and overview of thesauri used in manual and on-line environments. Basic professional techniques for indexing a variety of types of materials and for preparing informative and indicative abstracts.
425. Computer-Based Information Resources (On-Line Searching). Prerequisite: course 220 or consent of instructor. Emphasis on use of reference and resource databases and different vendor systems. File structure and hardware requirements. Analyses of information needs and investigation of databases addressing those needs.
426. User Education/Bibliographic Instruction: Theory and Technique. History, theory, methods, and materials of user education/bibliographic instruction in libraries and other information retrieval environments. Examination of a variety of user education/bibliographic instruction theories and methodologies, including overview of planning and administration. Identification of problems in user education/bibliographic instruction. Applications of methods of teaching use of libraries and information resources.
429. Printing for Bibliographers. Prerequisites: course 260 or 261, consent of instructor. Printing processes as related to bibliography and librarianship. Discussions, demonstrations, and experiments in design, composition, and presswork, with special emphasis on the 19th-century handpress. S/U grading.
430. Collection Development and Acquisition of Library Materials. Background of publishing and the book trade (new and antiquarian) pertinent to collection development in public, school, academic, and special libraries. Theory and practice of collection development and management. Organization and administration of acquisitions departments.
441. Management Theory and Practice for Information Professionals. Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Principles and practice of management in all types of organizations where information professionals work.
442. Library Personnel Administration. Basic principles of personnel management. Survey of current personnel practices in libraries; how basic principles apply or need to be modified to fit the library setting.
446. Library Services and Literature for Youth. Overview of literature and programs which are of interest to young adults (seventh grade and above). Discussion of special problems in working with young people and psychology of the teenager.
461. College, University, and Research Libraries. Organization, administration, collections, facilities, finances, and problems of college and university libraries and their relationships within institutions of which they are a part. Functions of research libraries and work of their staffs in serving scholars.
463. Public Libraries. Government, organization, and administration of municipal, county, and regional public libraries; developments in changing patterns of public library service.
465. Library Services and Programs for Children. Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Theory and practice of service to children in public libraries. Overview of professional library service to children aged 14 and under; provides opportunities for students to gain experience in particular skills needed to provide that service.
466. Storytelling. Lecture, two hours; demonstration, two hours. Theory and practice of telling stories to children and adults in public and school libraries. S/U grading.
470. Special Libraries and Information Centers. Organization, administration, collections, facilities, finances, and problems of special libraries and of special collections within general libraries. Methods of handling nonbook materials. Current trends in documentation and mechanization.
471. Health and Life Sciences Libraries. Prerequisite or corequisite: course 441. Organization, administration, services, and problems of health and life sciences libraries; relationships with institutions of which they are a part and with the community.
473. Government Information. Introduction to nature and scope of government information promulgated by the federal government, as well as by state, municipal, international, and foreign governments. Problem-oriented approach.
485. American Archives and Manuscripts. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Identification, description, subject analysis, and organization of records contained in archives and manuscript collections. Administration. User requirements. Problems of acquisition, legal title, literary property, preservation, accessibility, and use.
486. Issues and Problems in Preservation of Library Materials. Introduction to fields of library conservation and preservation, with emphasis on preservation administration.
487A-487Z. Special Studies in Library and Information Science (2 to 4 units each). Examination of specialized topics of professional interest. Topics and units vary according to subject and may include conservation of materials, business information sources, problems in library management, current issues in cataloging, etc.
491. Interpersonal Communication Issues in Library Systems. Examination of interpersonal communication patterns in library management and staff relations, in resource sharing, and in providing information services. Emphasis on relationships within an organizational environment and on effective communication styles in decision making, managing conflict, and implementing change. S/U grading.
497. Fieldwork in Libraries or Information Organizations (4 or 8 units). Supervised field experience in approved library or information organization. Concentration must be on managerial or other professional problems of the site. Students spend full time in the field for most of the period. S/U grading.
498. Internship. Prerequisite: consent of internship coordinator. Supervised professional training in a library or information center approved by internship coordinator. Minimum of 120 hours per term. May be repeated twice. S/U grading.
596. Directed Individual Study or Research (2 to 8 units). Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Directed special studies in fields of bibliography, librarianship, and information science. Variable conference time depending on nature of study or complexity of research. S/U grading.
597. Directed Studies for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations (2 to 12 units). S/U grading.
599. Ph.D. Research and Writing (2 to 12 units). S/U grading.