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LIBRARY SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

LIS 772
Course Description

The theory and structure of public library service to children and young people, its function in the community, and techniques of administration. Seminar and field work.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.88

-1.02% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
83.33%

-5.09% from Historical

Class Size
12

-29.97% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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