Courses
Click on the light blue titles for classes that have more detailed information. View the LIS Three-Year Course Plan 2011-2014 to find the projected course offerings for the next three years.
505 Introduction to Archival Management (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Principles of archival management, featuring both classroom instruction in archival theory and practical experience in manuscript repositories and public and private archives. (Same as HIS 505)
589 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
600 Foundations of Library and Information Studies (3:3)
Survey of access issues in library and information studies; professional operations and potential roles in society. Required for all MLIS students in first year.
604 The History of Libraries and Librarianship (3:3)
Examines the history of libraries in the Western World with particular emphasis on the United States.
611 Humanities Information Sources (3:3)
Pr. 600, 620, or permission of instructor
Major bibliographic and information sources and services in the humanities.
612 Science and Technology Information Sources (3:3)
Pr. 600, 620, or permission of instructor
Major bibliographic and information sources and services in the sciences and technology.
613 Business Information Sources and Services (3:3)
Pr. 620 or permission of instructor
Business reference work in the library setting; types of business topics, reference materials, and methods of research.
614 Public Documents Information Sources (3:3)
Pr. 600, 620, or permission of instructor
Federal, state, and United Nations agency documents: selection, organization, and use. For students in library studies, business and economics, history and political science.
615 Collection Management (3:3)
Principles, processes, and problems in selection, evaluation, and acquisition of resources for libraries and information centers.
617 Materials for Children (3:3)
Survey of resources for early childhood through elementary school levels, study of selection aids and criteria, use of materials and investigation of reading, listening, viewing interests.
618 Materials for Adolescents (3:3)
Survey of resources and services appropriate for adolescents, study of selection aids and criteria, use of resources, and investigation of reading, listening, viewing interests.
620 Information Sources and Services (3:3)
Selection, evaluation, and use of basic information sources; emphasizing search strategies, question negotiation, and current problems in the provision of information service.
622 Seminar in Advanced Information Sources and Services (3:3)
Pr. 620
Application of sophisticated tools and techniques to the solution of information problems. Emphasis on academic and large public libraries, and special collections.
623 Principles of Database Information Retrieval (3:3)
Pr. 620
Principles of bibliographic database structure, evaluation, and utilization for effective search strategy formulation, critical evaluation of retrieved information, and presentation of results.
625 Electronic Resources for Youth (3:3)
How today’s youth use technology to access information with an emphasis on the effective use of technology to enhance learning.
626 Social Sciences Information Sources (3:3)
Pr. 600, 620, or permission of instructor
Major bibliographic and information sources and services in the social and behavioral sciences.
630 Computer-Related Technologies for Information Management (3:3)
Pr. 600 or permission of instructor
Essential computer-related technologies in a library/school/information agency environment.
631 Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access (3:3)
Emerging technologies in libraries including local, regional, national, and international communication systems for information transfer as these trends impact delivery of information to library and information center users.
632 Managing School/Library Computer Laboratories (3:3)
Design, development, maintenance and management of computer labs in libraries and schools. Other topics include: performance support for school and library users, budgeting and planning.
633 Telecommunications and the Internet (2:1:1)
Examines components of and modes of access to the Internet, Internet telecommunications technologies, Internet use and finding aids, evaluation of Internet resources, and ethical and social issues and the Internet.
635 Media Production Services for Library Programs (3:3)
Media and technology applications in libraries and information agencies. Develops competencies in designing, developing and producing, and presenting media and technology.
636 Website Production and Usability for Librarians (3:3)
Introduction to Website production and usability issues that are particularly relevant to librarians. Emphasis on seeking to understand and enhance users’ experiences.
640 Organizing Library Collections (3:3)
Methods of organizing library and information center collections for effective use; principles and techniques of cataloging and classification.
642 Seminar in Indexing and Abstracting (3:3)
Pr. 600, 640, or permission of instructor
Critical study of print and computer-assisted indexes and indexing with creation of thesauri, indexes, and concordances. Study of database management program indexing and indexing of Internet resources.
650 Library Administration and Management (3:3)
Emphasizes management functions, resource management, and application of concepts to management situations in libraries and information centers.
652 Library Administration and Management Seminar (3:3)
Pr. 650 or permission of instructor
Topical approach examines current management issues in an in-depth manner.
653 The School Library (3:3)
Pr. 600, 615, 620, 640, 650 or permission of instructor
The role and function of the school library media center; planning, evaluation, and program development.
654 School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum (3:3)
Pr. 650 and 653 or permission of instructor
Relationship of the library media program to the school curriculum; library/media and computer skills K-12 instructional program. Observation and practice in school settings.
655 The Public Library (3:3)
Pr. 600, 650, or permission of instructor
The public library in the governmental structure, the librarian as a public administrator, financial and cooperative planning, library services, community analysis.
656 The Academic Library (3:3)
Pr. 600, 650, or permission of instructor
Major trends, issues, and problems in the organization and provision of services in college and university libraries.
657 The Special Library (3:3)
Pr. 600, 650, or permission of instructor
Major trends, issues, and problems in the provision of services in profit and not-for-profit special libraries.
661 Library and Information Science Research (3:3)
Pr. 600, 615, 620, 640, 650, or permission of instructor
Problems of concern to libraries and information center personnel, including application of interdisciplinary concepts and research methods.
662 Information Services to Diverse Client Groups (3:3)
Changing demographic patterns affecting library and information services in all types of libraries. Services, collections and staffing to reflect a variety of cultural/ethnic experiences/needs.
663 Library Services for Young People (3:3)
Pr. 617 or 618 or permission of instructor
Planning, evaluation, and administration of programs and services designed to meet the needs of individuals and groups of children and adolescents; current issues in public libraries.
666 Information Ethics and Policy (3:3)
Pr. 600, 615, or permission of instructor
Examination of legal and ethical aspects of information ethics and policies in libraries/information centers. Covers traditional concerns of access to print, government information, issues of technology access, and privacy concerns.
667 Information Services for Adults (3:3)
Pr. 615, 620, and 650 or permission of instructor
Design, planning, evaluation, and administration of information services designed to meet lifelong learning goals and needs of individuals and groups of adults in information organizations. Primary emphasis on public libraries.
672 Instructional Design (3:3)
Components of the systems approach to instructional design. (Same as TED 672)
673 Methods of Teaching Computer Literacy and Computer Programming (3:3:3)
Pr. 672, TED 669; or permission of the instructor
Content and method for teaching for computer literacy and computer programming and strategies for teaching these subjects. Designed for computer specialists, computer teachers, and regular classroom teachers. (Same as TED 609)
674 Seminar: Issues and the Virtual Community (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Major social and ethical issues emerging in the virtual community including those embraced by access, privacy, intellectual property, freedom of speech, institutional/social control, and evolving formats. (Same as TED 674)
688 Seminar in Selected Topics I (1-4)
Contemporary issues and current trends in librarianship, educational technology, and information science. Topics to be identified for a particular seminar. Course may be repeated when topic varies. 688 courses change each semester. Please check UNCGenie to see what is available for the current semester.
690 Independent Study (1-4)
Pr. 600, 620, 640, 650, and permission of instructor
Guided readings, research, and individual project work under direction of faculty.
691 Practicum
Pr. 600, 620, 640, 650, and permission of instructor
Supervised field experience in library/media center settings, with seminars. Credit required will vary with individual needs. Only 3 hours credit may count towards MLIS degree. (Graded on S-U basis)
692 Field Experience in School Library Media (3:0:3)
Supervised field experiences in a school library media center with seminars, observation, and exploration into the school setting and media coordinator roles, for students with no teaching license.
693 Practicum in School Library Media (3:0:3)
Pr. 600, 615, 617 or 618, 620, 635, 640, 650, 653, and 654; and 692 for students who do not have a teaching licensure
Supervised field experiences in a school library media center with seminars. Meets a requirement for licensure as a school library media coordinator.
694 Supervision: School System Library Media Programs (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Principles and problems in administration and supervision of the district level library/media program of the school system.
698 Capstone Experience in Library and Information Studies (1:1)
Pr. completion of all other degree requirements and permission of instructor
Developing a professional portfolio or master’s project. Faculty supervised, department chair approved. Required in final semester of MLIS program. Consult LIS homepage for details. (Graded on S-U basis)
711 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
803 Research Extension (1-3)
