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| Course Title: |
Foundations of Library and Information Sciences (LBR 501) |
| School: |
University of Phoenix
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| Description: |
This course is a survey of the practices, standards, and values of the library profession focusing on current trends. The roles and responsibilities of the school library media specialist as teacher, information specialist, instructional partner, and program administrator will be explored. Additional attention will focus on concepts of information retrieval and the ethical and legal contexts in which it occurs; as well as exploring leadership, advocacy, and partnership opportunities.
Topics and Objectives: Growth and Development of the School Library Media Center, Types of Libraries, Basic Terminology and Functions of the Library Profession, Roles of the School Library Media Specialist, Standards for School Library Media Centers and School Library Media Specialists, Information Storage/Retrieval Models, Copyright, Ethical, and Legal Issues, Beyond the Library Walls. |
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Entirely Online
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| Education Level: |
Teacher Continuing Education |
| Language: |
English |
Cost: |
$166/credit hour |
Credits: |
3 |
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