TOPICS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES

LIS 640

Course Description

Current issues in library and information studies that are not addressed in sufficient depth in existing courses or that combine facets of several existing courses.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 3

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average

3.92

1.81% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.56% from Historical

A Rate

91.23%

5.63% from Historical

Class Size

21.19% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Bradley BRYANT

[email protected]

Rating

Similar Courses

REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICE

LIS 635

Theories, principles and practices of reference and information services.

TOPICS IN INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL

LIS 875

Current issues in technologies for information processing and retrieval in libraries and information agencies.

INFORMATION: PERSPECTIVES AND CONTEXTS

LIS 601

Provides an introduction to major themes and topics in information studies as well as the language and literature of the field and related disciplines. This course is about information, information agencies, and being an information professional. We look at social, historical, ethical, legal and political issues surrounding information dissemination, use, control, and management.

TOPICS IN INFORMATION STUDIES - TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS

LIS 341

Exploration of information technology and information management subjects. Subjects will vary. Examples include, but not restricted to: A Social History of Information Infrastructure, Digital Productivity Tools and Debates, Digital Publishing Standards and Tools, Digital Preservation.

TOPICS IN INFORMATION STUDIES - SOCIAL ASPECTS

LIS 340

Exploration of contemporary issues related to information in society. Subject will vary. Examples include, but not restricted to: Information Ethics, Digital and Print Culture, Global Information Flows.