LIBRARY SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

LIS 622

Traditional sources to the present; criticism and evaluation; contemporary trends and issues. Techniques of reading guidance in school or public library in relationship to developmental interests, needs and skills of children.

LIS 642

An examination of the nature and societal functions of a variety of mass media-generated adult reading materials, the standards by which they are judged, and their relationship to contemporary library and information science fields.

LIS 631

A survey of media interests and needs of young adults including books, film, television, audio, and production technologies. Critically examines media trends, materials, selection criteria, recommendations, and censorship. Students will develop an ability to advocate for and promote materials according to intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of young adults.

LIS 722

Place of the library and librarian in the instructional program; special units of study devoted to administration of the library, budgets, buildings, departmental libraries and cooperative ventures.

LIS 712

Library service based on knowledge of structure and government, personnel, resources, legislation, building, management and planning, public relations and marketing.