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• INFO 5300: Organization of Information

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Introduction to the theories, practices, standards, and tools used in the organization across a variety of information environments. Students are introduced to topics of information structures and their retrieval systems, the MARC record and other metadata standards and description, subject analysis, vocabularies, and systems for categorization.
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• INFO 5400: Applying Web Tech in Libraries

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Studies the application and use of emerging Web content and technologies in diverse library settings.
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• INFO 5410: Integrated Tech in Libraries

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  A survey of integrated technologies for libraries examined through case studies, product reviews, and library marketplace reports; topics include, but not limited to, the interface design of the OPAC, enhanced searching applications, technical services modules, electronic resource management systems, Open URL and federated searching applications, and overall requirements for public access and use of integrated systems.
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• INFO 5420: Database Management

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The course will provide library professionals the basic tools to understand database design and management as used in various integrated library systems and electronic resources. The course is designed to familiarize future and current library professionals with the logic and structure of fields, records and databases.
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• INFO 5430: Online Information Retrieval

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Web-based information retrieval is explored and discussed. A variety of search engines, strategies, and protocols are examined and compared.
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• INFO 5500: Introduction to Youth Services

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students will examine the principles and practices of library services to youth (children, tweens, and teens). Topics will include the history of youth services, developmental theories, steps involved in developing various types of programs (planning, marketing, budgeting, implementing, and assessing).
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• INFO 5510: Libraries, Lit and the Child

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Opportunity for graduate students to investigate (1) the nature of children's literature; (2) the utilization of children's literature in school, public and special library settings; (3) trends in children's literature as a part of the total body of literature and as an educational force; and (4) current research in the field. Biennially.
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• INFO 5520: Libraries, Lit & Young Adults

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Examination of the role of the librarian in the selection, evaluation, and use of materials for junior and senior high school age persons. Includes a study of young adult literature and trends affecting its development; techniques for providing reader advisory services; methods of reaching and serving multicultural and special needs audiences; characteristics of the young adult in contemporary society; and development of programs and other means of introducing young adults to books and nonbook media, with special attention to emerging electronic products and services.
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• INFO 5600: Arch Mgmt Small Repositories

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Introduction to the principles of archival theory as practiced in small repositories, including libraries and local historical societies. Appraisal, arrangement and description, and interpretation of materials are covered. Includes a field experience.
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• INFO 5610: Pres & Cons for Lib & Archives

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Survey of preservation and conservation activities in libraries and information centers, including disaster planning, environmental factors, treatment of brittle books, library binding, special problems of nonbook materials, and basic conservation treatments.
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