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Library Media Course Descriptions

Undergraduate Courses

LM 1010 Information Literacy (C) (1)
An introduction to the research process and methods for retrieving information. Focuses on developing information literacy skills, selecting relevant sources, and then evaluating, organizing, and citing the information. (Fall, Spring, Summer) Available as a Web course.

LM 3120 Children’s Literature (3)
Introduces students to the value of literature as a lifetime activity and its use in the classroom. Techniques such as booktalks, storytelling, readers’ theatre, creative dramatics, choral reading, book discussions, writing, art projects, are explored. (Fall) Available as a Web course.

LM 3170 Technology for Library Media Teachers (3)

Introduces students to technologies appropriate for a school library program, with emphasis on technology which supports the teaching and learning process. Focuses on evaluation and selection of technologies, educational technology resources, and real-world technology applications in today's library media center.

LM 4160 Library Computer & Reference Skills (3)
Designed to help students develop the skills and techniques to foster creative uses of media resources. Emphasis on searching on-line databases, using printed reference sources and creating a Web page for Internet access to reference materials. (Fall) Available as a Web course.

LM 4190 Managing a Media Center (3)
Provides an in-depth focus on the administration and organization of library media centers including budgets, facilities, personnel and collections. (Spring) Available as a Web course.

LM 4200 Library Technical Services (3)
Introduces students to the basic operation in library technical services. (Spring) Available as a Web course.

LM 4890 Practicum (3)
Practical work experience in a public school library media center (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Graduate Courses

LM 6160 Library Computer & Reference Skills (3)
Designed to help students develop the skills and techniques to foster creative uses of media resources. Emphasis on searching on-line databases, using printed reference sources and creating a Web page for Internet access to reference materials. (Fall) Available as a Web course.

LM 6170 Technology for Library Media Teachers (3)

Introduces students to technologies appropriate for a school library program, with emphasis on technology which supports the teaching and learning process. Focuses on evaluation and selection of technologies, educational technology resources, and real-world technology applications in today's library media center.

LM 6180 Utilization of Literature in the Classroom (3)
Introduces students to the value of literature as a lifetime activity and its use in the classroom. Techniques such as booktalks, storytelling, readers’ theatre, creative dramatics, choral reading, book discussions, writing, art projects, etc. are explored. (Fall) Available as a Web course.

LM 6190 Managing a Media Center (3)
Provides an in-depth focus on the administration and organization of library media centers including budgets, facilities, personnel and collections. (Spring) Available as a Web course

LM 6200 Library Technical Services (3)
Introduces students to the basic operation in library technical services. (Spring) Available as a Web course

LM 6980 Practicum (1-3)
Practical work experience in a public school library media center (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer).

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