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• LIB 513: ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an introduction to the theory, systems, and fundamental principles of descriptive cataloging and organization as it applies to various and emerging information packages and metadata. This knowledge will be applied through lab and field work.
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• LIB 520: LIT OF THE SOCIAL SCI

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Selection, evaluation, and use of the principal bibliographic and reference sources, books, periodicals and serial publications, and non-book materials in the fields of anthropology, business and economics, geography, history, political science, sociology, education, and other closely-related areas are discussed.
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• LIB 526: TECHNOLOGIES IN LIBRARIES

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an overview of current and emerging technologies for libraries (i.e. library automation systems, Internet, electronic library resources, peripheral equipment and networking). Students will be introduced to the practical use of technology in libraries, and learn how to evaluate individual technologies. They will recognize the importance of a librarian's involvement in the overall technology program.
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• LIB 529: LIB/INFO LITERACY CURR.

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on the structure and design of the library/information literacy curriculum by examining the organization, plan, foundation, components, and implementation process of the curriculum. Students examine current research in regards to the impact of library programs on student achievement. Through curriculum mapping the integration of library/information literacy and technology across the curriculum is emphasized.
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• LIB 530: LIT OF SCI & TECHNOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Selection, evaluation, and use of the principal bibliographic and reference sources, books, periodicals and serial publications, and non-book materials in the fields of astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, medicine, physics, and other closely-related areas are covered in this course.
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• LIB 531: ORAL TRADITIONS:LIB&CLASS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Oral Traditions in the Library and Classroom explores oral performance methods to present, promote and enhance literature and reading. Classroom storytelling strategies are researched in depth, as is the incorporation of folklore motifs into modern art forms. Classroom performance skills of book talking, reading-aloud, and storytelling techniques are developed and practiced.
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• LIB 550: READING INTERESTS FOR ADULTS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on the critical evaluation and analysis of print and digital resources for adult library users. Emphasis is given to reading interests in a variety of genres and popular culture.
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• LIB 560: MEDIA LITERACY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to equip librarians and others to appraise the mass media and their relation to instructional materials centers, and their influences and effects with particular attention to children and young people. A study of the history and development of mass media, their role as social institutions, their structure, support, control, content, research, and studies of social and psychological effects is undertaken.
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• LIB 562: DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an introduction to digital citizenship and how it can be supported in K-12 schools and libraries. It provides a basis for understanding digital citizenship, the current trends in the area, and the potential needs students will face in the future. The course will help educators and technology leaders see the importance of digital citizenship and identify ways it can improve teaching and learning with technology.
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• LIB 591: FLDWORK:PUBLIC & SPEC LIB

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide experience in the practical application of library routines and procedures under the supervision of a qualified librarian. The student is required to spend 120 hours in a public or special library under the direction of a qualified librarian. Structured observations at two other sites will be undertaken as part of the 120 hours of required field work.
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