Mary E. Brown, Ph.D., Professor
Information Science

Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515

Department of Information and Library Science
Fax: 1.203.392-5780 / Phone: 1.203.392-5781
Toll Free: 1-888-500-SCSU, then press 4

• ILS 580 S72 Research in Information and Library Science (Aug. 29-Dec. 3, 2012)
  [description] [textbook] [tentative syllabus (pdf)] Note: This course will use eLearning Vista; login at http://vista.csus.ct.edu
  
  
• ILS 581 01 School Media Specialist Practice (Aug. 29-Dec. 18, 2012)
  [description] [textbook] [tentative syllabus (pdf)] Note: This course will use Learn 9; login at http://learn-scsu.ct.edu
  
  

Course Descriptions

ILS 580 Research in Information and Library Science

Fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be studied. Central research findings and research literature of the field are considered. Each student prepares a research proposal to meet the Graduate School and MLS requirements. Prerequisite: 24 credits in library science strongly recommended. (Formerly ILS 680)

ILS 581 School Media Specialist Practice

A professional work experience in a school media center with a B.E.S.T.-/T.E.A.M.- trained school media specialist. Includes seminars on campus. Must meet all Department of Education student teaching requirements. 6 credits.

Texts for Fall 2012 courses

ILS 580 Research in Information and Library Science

Wildemuth, B. M. (2009). Applications of Social Research Methods to Questions in Information and Library Science. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. [ISBN: 978-1-59158-503-9]
Required text

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition, second printing: first printing has errors). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Required reference

ILS 581 School Media Specialist Practice

Charney, R. S. (2002). Teaching children to care: Classroom management for ethical and academic growth, K-8. Northeast Foundation for Children (rev. ed.). ISBN-13: 978-1892989086
Required text

Wood, C. (2007). Yardsticks: Children in the classroom ages 4-14 (3rd ed.). Northeast Foundation for Children. ISBN-13: 978-1892989192
Required text

Karper, N. (2010). Lesson plans writing: How to write a good lesson plan and avoid common mistakes. Psylon Press. ISBN-13: 978-0986642616
Required text

Tk20 account - Evaluations of student teachers will be managed through Tk20. Cooperating teacher-librarians will not be able to complete assessment modules unless you have purchased a Tk20 account. Information on obtaining a Tk20 account is available at: http://www.southernct.edu/education/tk20/
Required text

Student Teaching Handbook - available at: http://www.southernct.edu/education/studentteaching/
Required text

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Getting To and Around Cultural Spots in New Haven

A public bus goes from the Southern's campus (near the overpass) to The Green (Yale's main campus); from there it is a short walk to museums, galleries, libraries, restaurants, art centers.

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Other courses Prof. Brown has taught: Graduate: Evaluation and Research, Action Research, Information Seeking Behavior, Information Architecture, Introduction to Archival and Museum Work, Library Exhibits, Library Management, Library Personnel Management, Digital Libraries, Programming for Libraries, Abstracting and Indexing, Introduction to Information Science and Technology, Introduction to Librarianship, Science-Technology: Literature and Sources Undergraduate: Literature for Children, Use of Library sources, Introduction to Information Science, Media Production, Internet Resources and Management, Information Service Technology, Book Trade, Technical Services, Cognitive Psychology

Photograph by Kathy Wilson June 2006

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The best way to contact Prof. Brown is through email at Brownm6@SouthernCT.edu. The next best way to contact Prof. Brown is to call the department office at (203) 392-5781 or toll free at (888) 500-SCSU, then press 4.