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• IENT 4000: Digital Transformation

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Digital transformation explores how cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things' (IOT) capabilities transforms your business and competition. This course also explores and provides an orientation to innovation and Design Thinking.
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• IENT 4950: IENT Internship

  3.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students are placed with an organization for a practical training experience to supplement academic learning. Through coursework, students apply the theories, concepts, and techniques learned for further career readiness and success.
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• INFO 2250: The Information Society

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Examines the roles and functions of information in society with particular reference to libraries and how they preserve, organize, and make information available to members of society. The value of libraries as institutions is examined as is the role of libraries in ensuring a free and democratic society through the provision of free access to information for all citizens. While all library types are considered, the focus of the course is on public libraries in American communities, including their history, evolution, and current status. Offered annually.
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• INFO 2560: Information for Life

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Basic information retrieval and assessment skills provide a foundation for successful work in college and careers. This course teaches processes for information retrieval and vetting. There will be an emphasis on evaluation of online resources, with attention to distinctions among the various methods such information is generated. Basic library skills and traditional information sources will be covered. Practical applications for everyday life choices are included.
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• INFO 2570: Basic Information Sources

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Examines traditional and technological approaches to locating information. Analyzes the criteria for selecting reference materials and examines reviewing media for new reference sources. Explores the organization of reference service. Includes the study of selected reference sources.
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• INFO 3550: Informed Citizenry

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Examines a variety of government-sponsored resources, agencies, and associations available to the general public that enhance civic knowledge, citizenship and social responsibility.
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• INFO 3560: Media for Young Adults

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Examines literature and other resources for young adults, including principles related to the selection, evaluation, and use of such materials. Considers and analyzes the reading interests of teenagers, the characteristics of young adult literature, and methods of introducing young adults to books and non-book resources, including electronic products and services. Examines techniques of developing/preparing book talks, reviews, reader advisory services, and other programs for young adults, with attention being paid to under served and special needs groups. Biennially.
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• INFO 3570: Organization of Information

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Examines organization of print and non-print materials for effective service, principles and methods of cataloging, and the structure and application of classification systems and standard subject authority lists.
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• INFO 3580: Media for Children

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Surveys children's literature and related materials. Examines the principles of selection and evaluation of books, periodicals, and other materials for children. Includes reading guidance, with attention to materials for special groups; development of general and subject bibliographies; preparation of annotations; techniques of story-telling; and the selection of materials for the story hour. Includes a required field experience.
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• INFO 3590: Information for Health Living

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Examines a variety of resources, agencies, and associations that help citizens to manage their own and their family's well-being and to make them effective partners with their health care providers.
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