Library and Information Science

School/College: School of Information Studies

Degrees Conferred:

• Master of Library and Information Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies

Contents

• Graduate Faculty
• Master of Library and Information Science
• Certificate in Archives and Records Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies
• Courses

Overview

The School of Information Studies prepares students for careers in the information professions. The School's array of graduate programs provides students with the opportunity to develop attitudes associated with progressive information services, and to develop an understanding of the value, role, and application of modern technology as it relates to library operations and the transfer of information.

In harmony with the mission of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a major urban research institute, the School of Information Studies strives to make significant contributions towards extending and enhancing the quality of information services and the promotion of information and technological literacy to a diverse society. The School of Information Studies is committed to excellence in instruction, research, and service.

Goals of the school are:

1. To prepare professionals who are able to provide leadership and adapt to change in a technological and knowledge-based environment for careers in libraries, school media centers, information systems, and related areas, according to accepted professional standards.
2. To enrich the library and information science profession through recruitment of students with strong academic skills from diverse cultural, geographic, and subject backgrounds.
3. To enable undergraduate students to achieve qualifications to pursue careers in the information professions through the provision of degree and certificate programs.
4. To enable students to develop specializations in the information professions at the graduate level through the provision of single and dual degree programs.
5. To promote a research orientation through participation in the Doctor of Philosophy degree program.
6. To contribute to the international knowledge base of library and information science through research and publication.
7. To facilitate the development, provision, and evaluation of library and information services through consultation services to individual organizations and leadership in professional associations locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.
8. To offer opportunities for professionals and the wider community to update their skills and knowledge through advanced and continuing education courses, workshops, and programs offered nationally and internationally.

Graduate Faculty

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Professors

Aman, Mohammed, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Britz, Johannes, D.D., University of Pretoria

Olson, Hope, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wolfram, Dietmar, Ph.D., University of Western Ontario

Associate Professors

Buchanan, Elizabeth, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Dimitroff, Alexandra, Ph.D., University of Michigan

Jeong, Wooseob, Ph.D., Florida State University

Koohang, Alex, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Lee, Hur-Li, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Lipinski, Tomas, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Walker, Thomas, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Xie, Hong, Ph.D., Rutgers University

Zhang, Jin., Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh

Assistant Professors

Du Plessis, Jacques, Ph.D., Utah State University

Haigh, Maria, Ph.D., Drexel University

Haigh, Thomas, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Henderson, Laretta, Ph.D., University of Iowa

Mu, Xiangming, Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Newell, Terrance, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Master's Programs

The purpose of the MLIS program is to prepare librarians and information professionals who are able to manage change in an urbanized, technologically oriented, and knowledge-based society. The MLIS program provides a systematic course of study which enables individuals with a strong service orientation to apply principles of library and information science, use current methods and tools, and recognize the value of research.

Students may elect to specialize according to the type of library or information service which best meets their needs: i.e., school, public, academic, or special; or to follow a more generalized approach. A concentration in archival studies is available.

Graduates of the Master of Library and Information Science degree program are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

1. To apply scientific principles in developing and managing information resources designed to meet user needs and interests.
2. To analyze, describe, and organize resources for effective and efficient retrieval and dissemination of information.
3. To utilize knowledge of information sources, services, and systems to meet the informational needs of users.
4. To apply management principles in planning, developing, marketing, and evaluating library and information services.
5. To work in specialized areas of library and information service, utilizing knowledge obtained from concentrations within the School and in other disciplines.
6. To build upon current knowledge of information and communication theories and technologies in planning, design, development, and delivery of information services.

The master's degree program is designed to support each of these objectives with appropriate coursework and educational experiences.

The School of Information Studies in collaboration with the School of Education offers post-bachelor's programs leading to State of Wisconsin licensing as Initial Instructional Library Media Specialist, Instructional Library Media Specialist, and Instructional Library Media Supervisor.

Students admitted to the Master of Library and Information Science degree program can incorporate in their degree program the courses for these licenses to the extent that these courses satisfy the degree requirements, either as required core courses or as electives. Licenses will be granted only to those persons who are eligible to hold a Wisconsin license to teach in the elementary or secondary schools or who have completed an approved elementary or secondary classroom teacher preparation program. For additional information about these licenses and their relationship to the master's degree, consult the School Library Media Coordinator.

The advanced courses offered by the School of Information Studies may be elected on a non-degree basis by post-master's students who wish to continue their professional education or special competence in some phase of urban library and information services. The School's graduate courses are also open to graduate students in other fields of study, provided that they have completed the appropriate basic courses (or their equivalent).

Coordinated Degree Programs

In cooperation with the Peck School of the Arts; the College of Health Sciences; and the College of Letters and Science, the School of Information Studies offers the following coordinated degree programs:

MS/MLIS

A Master of Science in Anthropology/Master of Library and Information Science to prepare students for positions as curators of museum libraries and as information specialists and researchers for local history collections and state historical societies, 51 credits.

MA/MLIS

A Master of Arts in English/Master of Library and Information Science program to prepare students for positions as humanities librarians and curators of special subject collections in the humanities, 51 credits.

MAFLL/MLIS

A Master of Arts in Foreign Language and Literature/Master of Library and Information Science program to prepare students for positions as librarians in a variety of libraries and curators of special subject collections, 51 credits.

MA/MLIS

A Master of Arts in Geography/Master of Library and Information Science program to prepare students for positions as map librarians, 48 credits.

MS/MLIS

A Master of Science in Health Care Informatics/Master of Library and Information Science program to prepare students for positions as clinical informationists, 56 credits.

MA/MLIS

A Master of Arts in History/Master of Library and Information Science program to prepare students for positions as archivists, 48 credits.

MM/MLIS

Master of Music/Master of Library and Information Studies program to prepare students for positions as music librarians. Students in the MM degree program will pursue a concentration in Music History and Literature, 54 credits.

MS/MLIS

A Master of Science in Urban Studies/Master of Library and Information Science program to prepare students for positions as urban information specialists, 54 credits.

Prerequisite to the award of either degree in these coordinated programs is the simultaneous award of its counterpart degree. For additional information on these programs, see the English, Foreign Language and Literature, Geography, Health Care Informatics, History, Music, and Urban Studies sections of this Web site.

Master of Library and Information Science

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Application

The student must apply to both the Graduate School and the School of Information Studies.

Admission

An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus the following additional requirements of the School of Information Studies to be considered for admission to the program:

1. Submission of scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). (GRE or MAT scores are currently required of domestic applicants and will be required of international applicants beginning with the summer 2004 admission term.) The test scores should be sent directly to the SOIS. This requirement will be waived for applicants whose overall undergraduate GPA, as calculated by the UWM Graduate School, is at least 3.00, or who already hold another master's degree or Ph.D., or the equivalent.
2. Applicants from foreign institutions are required to submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. The minimum acceptable score is 550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 79 iBT. A score of 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be submitted in lieu of the TOEFL.
3. Two letter of recommendation from persons who can testify to the applicant's likelihood of success in the master's program in library and information science. References from former teachers or employers are preferred.

No prior coursework in library/information science is required. A student whose undergraduate grade point average is below 2.75 (4.0 basis) may be considered for admission on probation. See the Admission on Probation section of this Web site.

Faculty Advisor

Each student is assigned a faculty advisor in the School of Information Studies at the time of admission to the master's program. The name of the faculty advisor is included in the student's letter of admission and may also be obtained from an academic advisor in the School of Information Studies.

Credits and Courses

The minimum degree requirement is 36 graduate credits, 30 of which must be in library and information science and up to 6 of which may be in related areas. Students who have already completed a master's or doctoral degree in a field other than library science may have the library and information science master's program reduced to 30 credits. Under special circumstances, up to 6 of these credits may be from another field in a closely allied area with advisor consent. Students who have completed library science courses at the undergraduate level may, upon request, have their coursework reviewed to determine whether the content was the equivalent of that in required courses in the School of Information Studies Program. However, the establishment of such equivalencies will not reduce the total number of credits required for the master's degree in library and information science, but merely enable the student to avoid unnecessary repetition.

The number of credits needed for each of the coordinated degree programs is 12 credits less than the sum of credits of the two programs if taken separately. All degree requirements of each component program, however, must be satisfied. This includes makeup courses for deficiencies, required courses, and graduation proficiency requirements. The MLIS component of each coordinated program includes 30 credits of SOIS courses including the 12 credits of required courses.

The following are basic required courses:

501 Foundations of Library and Information Science, 3 cr.

511 Organization of Information, 3 cr.

571 Information Access and Retrieval, 3 cr.

591 Introduction to Research Methods in Library and Information Science, 3 cr.

These courses (or their equivalent) must be completed by full-time students by the end of their second semester; for part-time students, two of the courses must be completed by the end of the second semester, and all four by the end of the fifth semester for coursework in the School of Information Studies.

Minimum Grade Requirement in the Basic Required Courses

The minimum grade requirement for 501, 511, 571, and 591 is a B. Students who earn a grade of B- or lower have not met the minimum requirement and will be allowed to repeat the core course once. Students are responsible for tuition in the repeated course. Those who do not meet the minimum grade requirements upon repeating the course will be recommended for academic dismissal. Students may not register for a course for which any of the core courses is a prerequisite until the minimum grade requirement is met.

Archival Studies Concentration

The Archival Studies concentration requires 15 credits of coursework planned in conjunction with the student's advisor. Credits for the concentration count as electives for the MLIS. The courses which qualify for the concentration are as follows:

Required: Students MUST take the following courses

L&I SCI 681: Introduction to Modern Archives Administration

L&I SCI 790: Fieldwork in Archives and Manuscripts

Exception: If a student is working in an archival repository and can show sufficient archival experience, he/she may substitute an additional selected course for L&I SCI 790.

Selection: Students must take at least THREE of the following courses in Archives and Records Management

L&I SCI 615: Information and Records Management

L&I SCI 691: Special Topics in Information Science: Electronic Records

L&I SCI 777: Seminar in Modern Archives Administration

L&I SCI 778: Archival Outreach: Programs & Services

L&I SCI 779: Arrangement and Description in Archives

L&I SCI 791: Topics in Information Organization: Preservation of Contemporary Information Media

L&I SCI 791: Topics in Information Organization: Preservation of Contemporary Information Media

L&I SCI 891: Advanced Topics in Library and Information Science: Technology Issues in Archives

L&I SCI 999: Independent Research

Proficiency Requirement in Library and Information Science

This course of study requires students to demonstrate proficiency in the field of library and information science. There are two options for completing the proficiency requirement: passing a comprehensive examination or completing and successfully defending a thesis.

Comprehensive Examination

Students choosing the comprehensive examination option must successfully pass a written comprehensive examination. A student who fails the examination the first time may repeat it once. However, a student who fails the examination may not select the thesis option.

Thesis Option

Students choosing the thesis option must take at least three credits of thesis coursework in addition to the 36 credits required for the comprehensive examination option, making the minimum credits required for the thesis option 39 credits. However, only 3 credits of thesis coursework may count towards the total degree credit requirement of 39. Those who already have a graduate degree must complete a minimum of 33 credits for this option.

Students who choose the thesis option in the coordinated master's degree programs also need to take an additional 3 credits of thesis coursework. Thus, while total degree credits vary among the coordinated master's programs, the Master of Library and Information Science component of each requires 33 credits of SOIS course work, three of which would be taken as thesis credit. Students pursuing thesis options in both programs will be required to fulfill each program's thesis requirement and complete two separate theses.

Students in the thesis option also must take a minimum of three credits of research methods. More may be required by individual circumstances, but only the first three credits may count toward degree credit requirements. Either 540-890, Research Methods in Library and Information Science, or a comparable course chosen in consultation with the major professor, can contribute towards satisfaction of this requirement. Students must complete the five core courses in addition to the research methods requirement before defense of the thesis proposal can occur.

Students must register for a variable credit thesis research course L&I Sci 540-898: Master's Thesis (1-3 credits), during every semester of thesis work.

Students may select the thesis option at any point in their course of study, but are encouraged to make this decision and form their thesis committee as early as possible to avoid the necessity of taking additional coursework. The faculty advisor assigned to each student upon admission may serve as the student's thesis advisor, but is not required to do so. It is the student's responsibility to enter into a mutually agreed upon advising relationship with a thesis advisor in SOIS, who then serves as chair of the thesis committee.

Likewise, a student may withdraw from the thesis option and pursue the comprehensive examination option; however, the student would need to meet the registration and other requirements for the comprehensive examination set forth in SOIS policies and procedures as published in the SOIS Bulletin.

Students must pass an oral examination in defense of the thesis. The thesis defense may be repeated once.

Time Limit

Students in the 36-credit program must complete all degree requirements within seven years of initial enrollment. Students in the 30-credit program must complete all degree requirements within five years of initial enrollment.

Certificate of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Administration

The Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Archives and Records Administration is designed to help working professionals to update their knowledge in core areas of their responsibilities or to develop another specialty in a library-information area. It will enable students to either alter the direction of a career path or to enrich, update, and strengthen their skills and their knowledge of their field.

The CAS candidate will complete 15 credits of course work, planned in conjunction with his or her advisor, and approved by the Dean of the School of Information Studies as an individually designed program suited for the needs and professional objectives of the student. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken in the School of Information Studies. Up to 3 credits may be taken in another school or department of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Students may obtain up to three credits in independent study which is included as a part of the total approved program.

Instructional Library Media Certification Programs

Initial Instructional Library Media Specialist License

L&I Sci 510 Introduction to Reference Services and Resources, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 520 Managing Library Collections, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 531Organization of Information, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 540 Management of Libraries and Information Services, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 550 Introduction to Information Science, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 631 Cataloging and Classification, 3 cr

L&I Sci 632 Microcomputers for Information Resources Management, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 648 Library Materials for Children, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 658 Library Materials for Young Adults, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 670 Instructional Technologies, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 672 School Library Media Programs and Resources, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 690/990 School Library Practicum, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 757 Library Services for Children and Young Adults, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 891 Advanced Topics in Library and Information Science, 1-3 cr.

CurrIns 701 Curriculum Planning (if not taken previously), 3 cr.

Ed Psy 330 Introduction to Learning and Development, 3 cr.

OR

Ed Psy 631 Cognition: Learning, Problem Solving and Thinking, 3 cr.

Instructional Library Media Supervisor License* (91)

Ad Ldsp 702 Leadership in Educational Organizations, 3 cr.

Ad Ldsp 712 Instructional Leadership, 3 cr.

Ad Ldsp 812 Educational Personnel Administration and Supervision, 3 cr.

L&I Sci 776 Administration of School Library Media Systems, 3 cr.

*Requires a master's degree in library/media.

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies prepares graduates for academic and professional careers where an in-depth knowledge of research processes and evaluation is needed. The program emphasizes the study of the representation, storage, retrieval, use, and impact of information resources on society. Graduates will contribute to the knowledge base of the discipline and will take on leadership roles as scholars and administrators in the discipline and the profession.

This program will begin Fall 2008.

Admission

An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program in regular status:

• Have a cumulative GPA in course work for the Master's degree of at least 3.5 and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Applicants possessing a Master of Library and Information Science (or an equivalent degree) are preferred. Applicants with a master's degree in an allied discipline are encouraged to apply, but must complete the four required courses of the MLIS program in addition to the regular course requirements.
• Submit verbal and quantitative scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past five years.
• Submit three letters of recommendation from qualified persons who can attest to the applicant's aptitude for doctoral study. At least one letter must be from an academic.
• Submit a writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's analytical and critical thinking skills. This may take the form of a published research paper, term paper from a previous graduate program, or earlier completed thesis.
• Applicants are encouraged to bring at least two years of relevant professional experience prior to entering the PhD program.

Applicants lacking the requisite GPA or academic area may be considered for admission on probation, and may be required to complete preparatory coursework.

Major Professor as Advisor

Unless a student specifically requests a particular faculty member, all doctoral students initially are assigned an "interim" advisor. After the completion of 12 credits, a student is required to designate a faculty member from an approved list of major professors with specialized interests compatible with those of the student to act as the major professor. The major professor is expected to assist the student in planning the remainder of the program of studies, chair the student's preliminary examination committee, supervise the completion of the PhD dissertation, and conduct the dissertation defense meeting. All students should consult the program handbook for additional details on school policies and procedures.

Residence

The student must meet minimum Graduate School residence requirements of one continuous academic year of full-time graduate studies at UWM. This can be satisfied by completing at least 8 graduate credits in each of two consecutive semesters, or 6 or more graduate credits in each of three consecutive semesters, exclusive of summer sessions. Residence credit cannot be earned at the master's level.

Course of Study

To fulfill the credit requirements for the PhD in Information Studies, a student must complete at least 33 graduate credits beyond the master's degree. Students who do not possess a Master of Library and Information Science or the equivalent will be required to complete the four required courses for the MLIS program in addition to the regular program requirements.

The program credits will be distributed as follows:

• A minimum of 12 credits in research methodologies and analysis.
• A minimum of 12 credits in the major area (information policy, information retrieval, organization of information), which includes a doctoral seminar in the major area.
• 9 credits in a minor area, that may be in information studies or another allied discipline relevant to the student's research interests.

Preliminary Examinations / Preparatory Essays

Students will be required to complete the doctoral preparatory essays towards the end of their coursework. The purpose of the essays will be to demonstrate the student's mastery of coursework and relevant subject matter and the student's qualifications to proceed with dissertation research. The essays will consist of three areas: research methods, the major area, and the minor area. The essays will represent non-credit research papers based on topics assigned by the student's doctoral committee, which will consist of at least three members, including one representing the student's minor. The timeline for completion of the essays will be at the committee's discretion. Based on the committee's assessment of the essays, students will be recommended for advancement toward the PhD or academic dismissal from the program. If the essay results are found to be unsatisfactory, the student will have one opportunity to repeat the essay in a future semester after conferral with the major professor on how to prepare for the next attempt.

The preparatory essays must be successfully completed within four years of initial enrollment.

Dissertation Proposal

A doctoral committee of five faculty members will be in place by the time the student undertakes her/his dissertation proposal. The committee will consist of three members from the School of Information Studies, a faculty member in an allied area from outside the School, and a fifth member who may come from SOIS or another discipline. All doctoral committees shall be chaired by a major professor from the SOIS graduate faculty. Approval of the dissertation proposal, which ordinarily should occur within two semesters after successfully passing the preparatory essays, allows a student to proceed towards completion of the dissertation.

Dissertation

The candidate must write a dissertation which demonstrates her/his ability to formulate a research topic and pursue independent and original investigation that contributes to the knowledge base of the field.

Dissertation Defense

After submission of a reading copy of the dissertation to the student's doctoral committee, the candidate and the major professor will schedule a committee meeting for the purpose of undertaking an oral defense of the dissertation work by the candidate. At the conclusion of the candidate's oral remarks, the dissertation committee will vote on passing the candidate's dissertation work. A majority of the committee must vote to approve the dissertation and recommend granting of the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Approval of the dissertation by the student's doctoral committee satisfies a final requirement for the PhD degree in Information Studies from the UWM-SOIS.

Time Limit

All components of the PhD program must be completed within seven years of matriculation.

Additional Information for Doctoral Students

For additional information on policies and procedures for doctoral students, please see the Graduate School Doctoral Requirements page.

Other Doctoral Options

Under the auspices of the doctoral program in Urban Education, the School of Information Studies provides doctoral training with a specialization in Educational and Media Technology. Prospective doctoral students wishing to specialize in Educational and Media Technology must first be admitted to the Urban Education Doctoral Program. Admission and general program requirements can be obtained from the Director of Doctoral Studies in Urban Education. This specialization is described in detail in the Urban Education page.

Courses

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

425 (480) Books, Paper, and Their Preservation. 1 cr. U/G.

History, theory, and practical application of conservation solutions currently practiced by professional conservators. Prereq: jr st.

465 (475) Legal Aspects of Information Products and Services. 3 cr. U/G.

Introduction to legal environment surrounding development and use of information products and services, including intellectual property, and issues specific to internet and other digital mediums. Prereq: jr st.

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

501 Foundations of Library and Information Science. 3 cr. U/G.

Historical introduction to library and information science (LIS); outline of the role of information agencies in disemminating knowledge to users; overview of research in LIS. Prereq: jr st.

510 Introduction to Reference Services and Resources. 3 cr. U/G.

An investigation into reference services, reference interviews, and organization, including critical examination of basic reference collections for various types of libraries. Prereq: jr st.

511 (531) Organization of Information. 3 cr. U/G.

Introduction to basic concepts in the theoretical, practical, and technological aspects of information organization. Not open for cr to students with cr in L&I Sci 530. Prereq: jr st.

520 Managing Library Collections. 3 cr. U/G.

Theory and practice involved in managing information collections in all formats: selection tools, criteria, methods, collection evaluation, deaccessions. Principles of intellectual freedom are discussed. Prereq: jr st.

540 Management of Libraries and Information Services. 3 cr. U/G.

The library/information center as a service organization. Management of the library/information center: planning, budgeting, decision making, leadership styles, motivation, communication, personnel management. Prereq: jr st.

550 Introduction to Information Science. 3 cr. U/G.

An overview of information science, including: the nature of information bibliometrics, information policy, information retrieval, communications and artificial intelligence. Prereq: jr st.

571 Information Access and Retrieval. 3 cr. U/G.

An overview of the concepts and theory related to information retrieval. Prereq: jr st.

591 Introduction to Research Methods in Library and Information Science. 3 cr. U/G.

An introduction to basic research concepts, methods, and evaluation in library and information science, and applications of research in the information professions. Prereq: jr st.

603 (680) History of Books and Printing. 3 cr. U/G.

The people, ideas, and events in the history of bookmaking from ancient times to the 1890's. Prereq: jr st.

622 (640) Information Marketing. 3 cr. U/G.

Concepts and principles of marketing and strategic planning as they apply to libraries and information agencies; case studies in information brokering and repackaging. Prereq: jr st.

627 (686) Music Librarianship. 3 cr. U/G.

Examination of materials used in obtaining music information and in establishing bibliographic control. Emphasis on reference, library instruction, collection management, and organization of music collections. Prereq: jr st; L&I Sci 511(531)(P), 571(P); or cons instr.

632 Microcomputers for Information Resources Management: 3 cr. U/G.

Use and applications of microcomputers in various library and information management functions. Requires 1-2 hrs of weekly laboratory time. Prereq: jr st & cons instr.

633 (683) Cartographic Resources in Libraries. 3 cr. U/G.

The nature, variety, and history of cartographic resources. How these fit into the world of information and how they differ from traditional library materials. Prereq: jr st; cons instr.

642 (672) School Library Media Programs and Resources. 3 cr. U/G.

A study of the functions of the school library media center as an educational component including service, administration, collection development and utilization of materials. Prereq: jr st; L&I Sci 511(531)(P); 520(P); 571(P); or cons instr.

644 (690) (effective 05/19/2008) School Library Practicum. 1-3 cr. U/G.

Field experience of 210 hours in elementary and secondary school library media services under faculty and field supervisor guidance. Prereq: jr st; school library media certification program students only; L&I Sci 511(531)(P), 520(P), 571(P) & 642(672)(C); or cons instr.

644 (690) School Library Practicum. 1-2 cr. U/G.

Field experience of 200 hours in elementary and secondary school library media services under faculty and field supervisor guidance. Prereq: jr st; school library media certification program students only; L&I Sci 511(531)(P), 520(P), 571(P) & 642(672)(C); or cons instr.

645 (648) Library Materials for Children. 3 cr. U/G.

Introduction to print and media resources available in library collections; selection procedures, evaluation criteria, access and promotion of use of materials. Prereq: jr st.

646 (658) Library Materials for Young Adults. 3 cr. U/G.

Criteria for evaluation and selection of materials for young adults, emphasizing current resources, techniques of reading guidance and book talks. Prereq: jr st.

650 (681) An Introduction to Modern Archives Administration. 3 cr. U/G.

An introduction to the archives profession, archives administration, main uses of primary sources in academic research, and archival issues regarding the Internet and other technologies. Prereq: jr st.

655 (615) Information and Records Management: 3 cr. U/G.

Principles and practices of information and records management: organizational information needs, retention, schedules, vital records protection, micrographics, records centers and records management policy. Prereq: jr st.

660 (625) Information Policy. 3 cr. U/G.

Explore various aspects of information policy including privacy, intellectual property, and intellectual freedom; covers applicable methodologies. Prereq: jr st.

661 (620) Ethics and the Information Society. 3 cr. U/G.

Ethical traditions, concepts, and principles for the information professions in the global information society; ethical implications of information technologies. Counts as a repeat of L&I Sci 691 with similar topic/title. Prereq: jr st & L&I Sci 110(P); 501(P) or cons instr.

670 Instructional Technologies. 3 cr. U/G.

Traditional technologies, multimedia formats, and computer-based technologies for instructional purposes. No degree cr for students with cr in L&I Sci 668 or 669. Prereq: jr st; L&I Sci 632.

671 (637) Information Storage and Retrieval. 3 cr. U/G.

Fundamental analysis and design principles and theories used in systems for the storage, processing, and retrieval of information. Prereq: jr st & L&I Sci 110(P); 501(C); or cons instr.

675 Organizational Informatics. 3 cr. U/G.

Topical seminar, exploring the relationship between information technology (IT), culture, organizations and the organization of work, cultures, subcultures; sociology of IT work; enterrpise systems; knowledge management; data mining and IT careers. Counts as repeat of L&I Sci 691 with same subtitle. Prereq: jr st & L&I Sci 240(P) & 340(P) & 410(R); or grad st.

682 (635) Digital Libraries. 3 cr. U/G.

Concepts and technologies for development of digital libraries. Topics include tools for multimedia digitization, organization of digital resources, and evaluation of digital libraries and gateways. Prereq: jr st & L&I Sci 110(P); 501(P); or cons instr.

691 Special Topics in Information Science: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U/G.

An exploration of current topics in information science. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: jr st; cons instr.

711 (631) Cataloging and Classification. 3 cr. G.

Principles and methods of organizing library materials. Fundamentals of descriptive cataloging and primary systems of subject representation. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 511(531)(P) or cons instr

714 Metadata. 3 cr. G.

Principles and application of metadata for networked information resource organization, representation, retrieval, and interoperability using a variety of schemes; focus on cultural heritage digital repositories. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 511(531)(P)

716 (630) Indexing and Abstracting. 3 cr. G.

Fundamental principles, practices and procedures of indexing and abstracting. Focus on document analysis, vocabulary control, thesaurus construction, and design and evaluation of indexing systems. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 511(531)(P), 591(P).

733 (784) Advanced Topics in Information Retrieval: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.

Advanced organizational, operational, and theoretical concepts of discipline-specific or system-specific electronic information retrieval. Specific topic and prerequisities announced in the schedule of classes. May be repeated with change in topic to max of 6 cr. Prereq: grad st.

734 (751) Library Services and Resources for Adults. 3 cr. G.

Introduction to the wide range of services and materials with which the library meets the needs of adult patrons. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 520(C), 571(P); or cons instr

735 (770) The Academic Library. 3 cr. G.

Administration of the college and university library, including a study of budgets, personnel, building and collections requirements, and cooperative programs. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(C); 511(531)(P); 520(C) or 531(C); 540(R); & 571(C); or cons instr

736 (771) The Public Library. 3 cr. G.

Overview of issues and functions of american public libraries; including trends in governance, program planning and evaluation, community analysis, alternative funding, library use and users. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(C); 511(531)(P); 520(C);540(P); 571(C); or cons instr

737 (772) The Special Library and Information Center. 3 cr. G.

The role of the information center in specialized environments, including functions, service responsibilities, programs, trends, and problems and issues unique to a special library environment. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(C); 511(531)(P); 520(P); 540(P); 571(P); or cons instr

738 (470) Legal Information Sources and Services. 3 cr. G.

A study of legal sources of federal and Wisconsin law including the use of law finders, statutes, cases and digests. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 571(P)

745 (757) Library Services for Children and Young Adults. 3 cr. G.

A foundation for developing, planning, and programming library services to meet the needs and interests of children and young adults; attention to content and evaluation of literature for these groups. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 645(P) or 646(C); or cons instr

746 (776) Administration of School Library Media Systems. 3 cr. G.

Organizational and managerial aspects of administering school library media systems. Includes study of organizational structures, personnel, budgetary problems, programs and services, and research in the field. Prereq: grad st & L&I Sci 642(P); or cons instr

750 (779) Arrangement and Description in Archives. 3 cr. G.

Development of the intellectual framework and critical evaluation skills necessary for the arrangement and description of archival collections. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 650(681)(C) or cons instr.

752 (778) Archival Outreach: Programs and Services. 3 cr. G.

An introduction to archival outreach and reference services for sustaining an archival program committed to public service. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 650(681)(C) or cons instr.

753 Preserving Information Media. 3 cr. G.

Examines all aspects of archival preservation of multiple media formats. Includes discussions of preservation practice, policy and programming in an archives. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 650(P) or cons instr. L&I Sci 691 with similar topic counts as repeat of 753.

759 (790) Fieldwork in Archives and Manuscripts. 1-3 cr. G.

Field experience of 50 to 150 hours in an archives or manuscript repository under faculty and field supervisor guidance. Student must also complete a supervised field project. May be repeated for total of 3 cr. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 571(P), 540(P); 650(681)(P) or History 775(P); or cons instr.

763 Topics in Information Policy. 1-3 cr. G.

An array of coursework specifically related to the social, ethical, economic, legal, and philosophical aspects of information. May be repeated w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st

774 Online Information Retrieval. 3 cr. G.

Study of the organizational, operational and developmental aspects of on-line database services, including an overview of the on-line community. Students must spend one hour per week in an 0n-line laboratory session. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(P); 571(P); 530 or 511(531)(P); cons instr

780 XML for Libraries. 3 cr. G.

Overview of general markup languages; concepts and components of extensible markup language, and the future of publishing and libraries. Prereq: grad st

785 (742) Database Managment Systems for Information Professionals. 3 cr. G.

Study of microcomputer data base management software (DBMS) and information retrieval (IR) systems and their potential applications for information services. Prereq: grad st

786 Multimedia. 3 cr. G.

Multimedia and its applications in information systems and instructional environments. Students develop essential skills in the evaluation, creation, editing, and rendering of multimedia. Counts as repeat of L&I Sci 891 w/ same topic. Prereq: grad st; cons instr

787 (781) Library Automation. 3 cr. G.

The current status of automation and network activities among libraries, including an exploration of problems and prospects. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 511(531)(C) or cons instr

788 (782) Information Systems: Analysis and Design. 3 cr. G.

Analysis, design, and evaluation of information systems. The information system mission, goals and objectives are used to develop measures for judging system effectiveness and efficiency. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(P) or cons instr

789 (710) Electronic Networking and Information Services: 3 cr. G.

Outlines basic concepts of communication technology, electronic networking, and available information resources and services for information professionals. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 510(P), 571(P) or cons instr.

791 Topics in Information Organization: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.

Book and periodical indexing, thesaurus construction, abstracting. Specific topic announced in Timetable. May be repeated w/ chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; L&I SCI 511(531)(P); cons instr

821 (876) Seminar in Library Administration. 3 cr. G.

Selected problems of administration in all types of libraries. Topics may include areas such as library financial planning, staffing or facilities management. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 520(C), 540(P), 571(C), or cons instr.

823 (840) Seminar in International and Multicultural Information Services. 3 cr. G.

Implications of global and multicultural trends for information services. Creation, diffusion and use of information in cross-cultural settings. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(P), 540(P), or cons instr.

831 (811) Information Sources and Services in the Social Sciences and Humanities: 3 cr. G.

A study of the reference literature of the social sciences and humanities; the structure of the literature and organizations in each field. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 571 (P).

832 (814) Government Information Sources and Services. 3 cr. G.

Availability, selection, and use of federal, state, and local documents; international organization documents; or documents of selected foreign governments. Prereq: grad st & L&I Sci 571(P).

833 (816) Competitive Intelligence and Business Information: 3 cr. G.

Information services and basic sources in business and competitive intelligence. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 571(P).

834 (813) Information Sources and Services in Science and Technology. 3 cr. G.

A study of the reference literature of science and technology; the structure of the literature; and services of the various information sources in those fields. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 571(P).

835 (817) Information Sources and Services in the Health Sciences. 3 cr. G.

A survey of the basic sources used to locate information in the fields of medicine, nursing, allied health and health care administration, along with an introduction to the traditional & innovative services offered by health science libraries. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 571(P)

845 (801) Doctoral Seminar: Issues in Educational and Media Technology. 3 cr. G.

Interdisciplinary overview of research and theories in educational and media technology. Emphasizes cognitive bases of knowledge transfer and implications for instructional systems design and technology. Prereq: grad st; cons instr; Educ 701(P)

850 (758) Seminar in Modern Archives Administration. 3 cr. G.

In-depth exploration of several aspects of archival work through extensive readings, discussions, practical exercises and a major seminar paper. Counts as repeat of Hist 777. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 650(681)(P) or cons instr.

861 (820) Seminar in Intellectual Freedom. 3 cr. G.

Principles and practices of intellectual freedom, as related to the information professions. Emphasizes, but is not limited to, current issues in the u.s. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 520(P) or cons instr.

862 (825) Legal Issues for Library and Information Managers. 3 cr. G.

Legal issues arising in various library settings, including access rights, privacy and confidentiality, copyright, intellectual freedom and information liability and malpractice. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(P) or cons instr

888 Candidate for Degree: 0 cr. G.

Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement. Fee assessed for 1 cr. Prereq: grad st.

890 Advanced Research Methods in Information Studies. 3 cr. G.

Introduction to the methodologies of research and their uses in library and information science. Practice in analyzing and appraising examples of research in library and information science. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(P), 511(531)(P), 571(P), 591(P), or cons instr.

891 Advanced Topics in Library and Information Science: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.

Seminar in advanced current topics in library and information science. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered. May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

898 Master's Thesis. 1-3 cr. G.

Research and writing in consultation with SOIS thesis advisor for M.L.I.S. candidates pursuing the Thesis Option. May be repeated until completion and defense of the thesis. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 890(P) or equiv; cons of thesis advisor.

901 (effective 09/02/2008) Doctoral Seminar in Information Studies. 3 cr. G.

Covers the nature of scholarship in information studies, socializes doctoral students to research culture, and addresses current research topics and methodologies in the field. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(P), 511(P), 571(P), 591(P), or cons instr

910 (effective 09/02/2008) Doctoral Seminar in the Organization of Information. 3 cr. G.

In-depth and critical study of the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and methodological foundation of the organization of information. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 901(P), at least six grad credits in the organization of information, or cons instr.

960 (effective 09/02/2008) Doctoral Seminar in Information Policy. 3 cr. G.

Examination of the conceptual, institutional, and practical foundations of information policy, law, and ethics. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 660(P), 661(P), 862(P), 901(P), or cons instr.

970 (effective 09/02/2008) Doctoral Seminar in Information Retrieval. 3 cr. G.

Advanced research concepts, methods, and applications for information retrieval (IR) and its evaluation, and current topics of research interest to the IR community. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 671(P), 901(P), or cons instr

990 Fieldwork in Library and Information Science Services. 1-3 cr. G.

Fieldwork experience of 50 to 150 hours under faculty and field supervisor guidance. Student must also complete a supervised field project. May be repeated to max of 6 cr with cons adviser. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(P), 511(531)(P), 520(P), 540(P), 571(P), or cons instr.

998 Doctoral Dissertation. 1-3 cr. G.

Doctoral dissertation research and advisement for multidisciplinary phd candidates with an emphasis in library and information science. May be repeated for max of 12 cr. Prereq: doctoral candidacy & cons doctoral advisor.

999 Independent Research. 1-3 cr. G.

Primary research under faculty guidance, on a special aspect of library and information services. Regular faculty consultation and written research report(s) required. Carries 3 cr limit for MLIS; may be repeated to 6 cr max for advanced certificate students. Prereq: grad st; L&I Sci 501(P), 511(531)(P), 571(P), 591(P), or cons instr.