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• INFO 5620: History of Books and Printing

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Study of the evolution of the printed book through a survey of the origin of recorded communication; history of writing materials; study of manuscript production, typography, type design, illustration, bookbinding, book production, and copyright from the earliest times to the present.
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• INFO 5630: Cultural Heritage Informatics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this course, students will examine the role of librarians and other information professionals in interpreting cultural heritage sites, such as museums, historical societies, library special collections, archives, community archives, and digital collections. There will be a special emphasis on collaboration, grants, outreach, and programming.
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• INFO 5800: Ethical Leadership Info Age

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Designed for students preparing to assume the role and duties of a leader, supervisor, and/or director in the field of librarianship; Explores the research and models of leadership relevant to defining and achieving goals in the library and information center setting; Connects the role of management with the skills required for effective leadership; and includes the examination of theory and practical application of organizational leadership.
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• INFO 5810: Library Marketing & Community

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Addresses the following aspects of successful community analysis and marketing of library services; the current and potential library users; their specific information needs; and how the library can provide adequate service.
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• INFO 5900: School Librarianship

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students will explore strategies for information literacy instruction, instructional collaboration with K-12 teachers, leadership, and assessment in the school library. The role of the school librarian in the establishment of collaborative relationships across the entire learning community will be emphasized along with Praxis preparation.
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• INFO 6010: Grant Writing Library&Info Ctr

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this course, students will study the process of preparing and producing a grant proposal and related topics of environmental scans, identifying suitable grant opportunities, strategic planning and assessment, collaborations, budgeting, reporting, and evaluation of the role of grants in sustainability equations.
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• INFO 6100: Advanced Reference

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Surveys, assesses and evaluates print and electronic information sources typically found in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) health, social science, business, humanities and government documents collections. Examines the various ways users access this information and the associated services provided by libraries and information centers. Prerequisite: INFO 5100
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• INFO 6120: Reference Svcs Genealogy

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Course introduces students to specialized reference resources for genealogy and local history. Students will assess the value and use of specific published documents and primary sources held in library collections. Major online resources will be examined and compared. Students will create sample policies and procedures to deliver effective local history and genealogy reference services within specific library settings. Prerequisite: INFO 5100
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• INFO 6300: Cataloging and Classification

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Continuation of consideration of the principles and techniques of organizing information with special reference to contemporary library practice. Students are introduced to descriptive cataloging using currently accepted national rules, alphabetical indexing using Library of Congress Subject Headings and Sears List of Subject Headings, and systematic indexing using the Dewey Decimal Classification and the Library of Congress Classification. The structure and use of manual and automated catalogs and indexes are considered. Prerequisite: INFO 5300
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• INFO 6310: Digital Libraries

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Provides an overview of topics concerning digital libraries, including, but not limited to, organization and structure, programming interoperability and metadata standards, project management, intellectual property rights, and various interface applications. Students are expected to examine topics of interest concerning digital libraries, culminating in the preparation of a term project. Prerequisite: INFO 5300
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