LIS 461 introduces ethical, legal, and policy issues in analytics and algorithms, teaching students to critically analyze debates and apply moral reasoning to case studies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Alan Rubel, Clinton Castro: The course is typically graded on three short papers and in-class assignments, which reviewers describe as easy to manage. However, writing can be time-consuming for those new to philosophical analysis, and dense readings require careful attention to grasp the core arguments.
LIS 640 covers current issues in library and information studies not addressed in depth elsewhere or combining facets of existing courses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Dorothea Salo: Reviewers consistently rated the difficulty as low, though one noted that assignments lacked instruction despite receiving specific criticisms.