COURSE OFFERINGS
INFORMATION management and SERVICES COURSES
(Undergraduate program)
From the 2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
ILS 302 - Information Service
An overview of the information field: library science, instructional technology, information science, communications. 3 credits.
ILS 320 - Technical Services
Organization of the technical services structure: acquisition processes, cataloging-classification systems. 3 credits.
ILS 330 - User Services
Utilization of reference tools and the development of library-information programs. 3 credits.
ILS 400 - Information Service Practice
A 150-hour work experience in a library-information service agency. By arrangement. 3 credits.
ILS 421 - Organization of the Information Center
The structure and function of information service agencies. 3 credits.
ILS 425 - Information Sources
Sources of information in the public and private sectors: selection, acquisition, utilization. 3 credits.
ILS 440 - Information Service Technology
Utilization of major technologies in library-information service agencies: video, microforms, computers. 3 credits.
INFORMATION AND LIBRARY SCIENCE COURSES
(Graduate program, including the MLS degree program)
From the 2012-2013 Graduate Catalog
ILS 501 - Introduction to Information Science and Technology
Principles and applications of computers and information technologies in
libraries and information centers. Scheduled fall and spring semesters.
3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 503 - Foundations of Librarianship
The development structure and function of library/information agencies. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.
ILS 504 - Reference and Information Resources and Services
General reference sources; their content, evaluation and use. The
reference process and the organization of reference and information
services as they relate to different types of libraries.
Pre/corequisite: ILS 501 and ILS 503. Scheduled fall and spring
semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 506 - Information Analysis and Organization
Analysis and description of library collections in various types;
creating bibliographic records and databases. Shared cataloging and
universal bibliographic control. National standards for cataloging,
classification systems, authority files, MARC and metadata.
Pre/co-requisite: ILS 501 and ILS 503. Scheduled fall and spring
semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 511 - Materials for Children
Types of newer materials needed to build public and school library
collections. Problems in selecting and building collections are
discussed. Scheduled fall semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 512 - Materials for Young Adults [formerly Materials and Services for Adolescents]
The needs, interests, and motivation of young people as related to their
reading are examined through a critical study of resources suitable for
teens. Scheduled spring semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 514 - Materials and Services for Adults in the Public Library
Public library materials and the methods of reader's advisory and adult
education use to develop maturity in reading, viewing and listening and
new technologies. Planning, implementation, and evaluation of services
for adults. Includes adults in institutions and other special libraries,
adults in schools (adult education or recent immigrants) as well as
programming in public libraries and patron expectations. Prerequisite:
ILS 504. Scheduled fall semesters. Scheduled fall semesters. 3 credits. (per 10-29-09 minutes)
ILS 515 - Library Service to Special Groups
An examination of the information needs of special groups and the role
of the library in serving the under-served. Includes service to the
institutionalized, blind, physically handicapped, and others.
Prerequisite: ILS 504. Scheduled spring semester of odd years. 3
credits.
ILS 517 - History of Children's Literature
Study of materials that have lasted over the years and examination of
periodic trends and social patterns which produced them. Emerging types
of children's writing and major authors are considered. Scheduled fall
semester of odd years. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 518 - History of Books and Printing
A study of the history of books and printing, including papermaking,
printing, binding, and book illustration. Scheduled fall semester of
even years. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 519 - Collection Development
Principles of library collection development and evaluation. Business of
library acquisitions: vendors, gift and exchange, cooperative resource
sharing. Impact of document delivery and electronic publishing.
Prerequisites: ILS 501, 504 and 506. Scheduled fall semesters. 3
credits.
ILS 521 - Children's Services in the Public Library
Planning, implementation and evaluation of public library services for
infant to age 12, with emphasis on program planning. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 522 - Young Adult Services in the Public Library
Planning, implementation and evaluation of public library services for
young adults with emphasis on program planning. Ages 13 through 18 are
the target audience. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 530 - Information Systems Analysis and Design
An introduction to systems analysis in libraries. Includes flow
charting, form design and control, time and cost analysis, sampling, and
automation. Prerequisites: ILS 501, ILS 503 and 506. Scheduled fall
semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 531 - Indexing and Abstracting
This course explores theoretical and practical aspects of the
organization of information in documentation systems, and covers
traditional and computerized approaches to indexing, abstracting and
thesaurus construction and maintenance. Prerequisites/co-requisites: ILS
501 and ILS 503. Scheduled spring semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 532 - User-Centered Database Design and Development
An introduction to the theories and principles of database design.
Theories and principles will be used to design database systems based on
practical library information problems. Students will be taught to use
Microsoft Access as a database development system. Prerequisites: ILS
501 or departmental permission. Scheduled spring semesters. 3 credits.
[Offered on campus]
[course outline]
ILS 534 - Technology in Libraries
An overview of automation with emphasis on computer assisted library
processes: subsystems in technical services, user services,
administrative services. Prerequisites/corequisites: ILS 501 and ILS
503. Scheduled fall semesters. 3 credits. (per 10-29-09 minutes) [course outline]
ILS 535 - Resource Sharing and Library Networks
An examination of the impact of cooperation, consortia, and networks on
the library/information field: developments, network characteristics,
problems, and issues. Converging technologies and implications for
emerging trends for information professionals are examined.
Prerequisites/corequisites: ILS 501 and ILS 503. Scheduled spring
semesters. 3 credits.
ILS 537 - Information-Seeking Behavior
How people acquire, store and use information they receive from their
environment. Topics include behavioral, cognitive, and affective aspects
of information-seeking. Applications to information systems and user
instruction. Prerequisites: ILS 501, ILS 504, ILS 506 or departmental
permission. Scheduled spring semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 538 - Computer-Mediated Communications
A reading-intensive course on computer-mediated communication (CMC) and
its applications in the dissemination of information and delivery of
information services. In the context of existing theoretical frameworks
and CMC research findings, the course reviews the advantages and
disadvantages of CMC technologies as well as the long-term implications
of CMC for the information professions. Prerequisites/co-requisites: ILS
501, ILS 503, and ILS 504. 3 credits.
ILS 539 - Multimedia Interface Design
An orientation course intended to give students both a theoretical
understanding of, and practical experience with, designing multimedia
products and the user interface in information systems.It introduces
basic knowledge of human-computer (HCI) and various computerized, new
media and Internet based multimedia system designs. Prerequisite: basic
knowledge of computers. Scheduled fall semesters. 3 credits. [Offered on
campus] [course outline]
ILS 560 - College and University Libraries
Organization and administration of academic libraries. The role of
libraries in research and the relationship of academic libraries to
curricula, students, faculty, and administration.
Prerequisites/co-requisites: ILS 501 and ILS 503. Scheduled fall and
spring semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 561 - Public Libraries
Organization, administration, and services of municipal, county, and
regional libraries. Basic developments and trends are considered. The
role of public libraries as educational institutions is examined.
Prerequisites/co-requisites: ILS 501 and ILS 503. Scheduled fall
semesters. 3 credits.
ILS 562 - Management of School Library Media Centers
The school LMC is examined in the context of modern educational systems.
Organization, administration, and services are discussed. Scheduled
fall semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 564 - Special Libraries and Documentation Centers
The aims, organization, administration and services of special
libraries. Examples are drawn from those that are unique to interests of
students. Prerequisite: ILS 504. Scheduled spring semesters. 3 credits.
ILS 565 - Library Management
An examination of the general principles and practices of library
management. Prerequisites/co-requisites: ILS 501 and ILS 503. Scheduled
fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.
ILS 566 - Library Personnel Management
An examination of the sub-area of general management concerned with
manpower resources: recruitment, selection, placement, training, and
development of human resources within the organization.
Prerequisites/co-requisites: ILS 501 and ILS 503. Scheduled irregularly.
3 credits.
ILS 568 - Library Public Relations
A study of Library Public Relations and its concomitant activities. The
design of a public relations program for a specified agency.
Prerequisites/co-requisites: ILS 501 and ILS 503. Scheduled irregularly.
3 credits.
ILS 570 - Utilizing Instructional Media
Workshop in the effective use of computer based instructional media
including the planning, selection and production of materials.
Prerequisite: basic computer skills or permission of instructor.
Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 575 - Instructional Design Principles
Introduction to the principles of the systematic application of
instructional design. Critique of current and alternative instructional
design models. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 580 - Research in Information and Library Science
Fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be studied. Prerequisite: 12 credits in library science.
Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits. (Replaces ILS 680) (per 10-29-09 and 4-7-11 minutes) [course outline]
ILS 581 - School Media Specialist Practice
A professional work experience in a school media center with a Teacher Education and Mentoring (TEAM) Program trained school media specialist. Must meet all Department of Education
student teaching requirements. The student
teaching experience is completed in approved Connecticut schools and should include elementary and secondary experiences, urban and suburban experiences. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 6 credits (only 3 credits
applicable toward MLS degree). [course outline]
ILS 582 - Library Science Practice
A professional work experience in an academic, public or special
library. By arrangement. Prerequisite: 15 credits in library science.
Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits. (Occasionally a student
desires additional internship experience through the department. In
these cases a student may enroll for additional experience under ILS
582; however, only 3 credits of ILS 582 may count toward the MLS
degree.) (per 10-29-09 minutes)
ILS 585 - Field Project
An action research project in which the student investigates a
significant problem in an institution and develops a strategy for
change. By arrangement. Prerequisite: 12 credits in library science and a
course in research methods. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3
credits.
[course outline]
ILS 586 - Special Project
Completion of the special project including: proposal, research, product
development, and final report, following the Graduate School
guidelines. Prerequisite: ILS 580 and departmental permission.
Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.
ILS 587 - Comprehensive Exam
This course is required for all students who chose the comprehensive
exam as a capstone experience option toward receiving a Master of
Library Science degree. Students work individually with an advisor in
selecting a reading list that addresses each of the ALA core competences
as they apply to a given information agency (archives and museums,
academic libraries, public libraries, school libraries, or special
libraries). The exam will be held on campus in November and in April.
Prerequisite: completed 24 credits of work toward the MLS degree with a
3.5 GPA and a minimum of "B" in each course. 3 credits.
ILS 590 - Thesis Seminar and Thesis
The seminar provides the opportunity for identifying a thesis problem in
library and information science, presenting a thesis plan and securing
approval of a thesis outline. Students complete the thesis writing after
successful completion of the seminar. Prerequisite: 24 credits of work
toward the MLS degree with a 2.5 GPA and a minimum of "B" in each
course. 3 credits.
ILS 593 - Reader's Advisory Services
An overview of the methods and resources for implementing programs
geared to patrons seeking help in selecting materials relevant to their
reading interests. Prerequisites: ILS 501, 503, and 504. Scheduled
irregularly. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 597 - Introduction to Archival and Museum Work
An introduction to work in archives and museums including basic theories
and methodologies and to the application of archival and museum theory
in the digital world. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 599 - Special Topics. (1-6 credits)
Scheduled any semester as needed to explore new course topics. Scheduled irregularly. 1-6 credits.
ILS 600 - Independent Study
For the advanced student with a background in library science to explore
in-depth study in topics outside current courses. By arrangement.
Prerequisite: 12 credits in library science and department permission.
Scheduled irregularly. 1-3 credits. Up to 3 credits of ILS 600 may be
applied to the MLS.
ILS 604 - Advanced Reference Materials and Services
Specialized reference services and collaborative reference are examined.
Evaluation of E-Reference sources, services and systems. Demonstrated
competence in reference interview techniques, online searching,
development of bibliographic instruction for print and electronic
resources. Lab in on-line retrieval and reference service. Prerequisite:
ILS 501 and ILS 504. Scheduled fall semesters. 3 credits.
ILS 606 - Advanced Cataloging and Classification
Cataloging of special library materials; new concepts of descriptive and
subject cataloging; role of cataloging in public and technical
services, metadata and cataloging of digital collection. Issues of Name
and subject authority control. Prerequisite: ILS 506. Scheduled spring
semesters. 3 credits.
ILS 608 - Cataloging and Development of a Digital Union Catalog for Ancient Chinese
Special features and catalog sources of ancient and rare Chinese books;
descriptive cataloging for Chinese rare books; and metadata for creating
a digital union catalog. An online course for experienced librarians
working for East Asian collections worldwide. Prerequisite: basic
cataloging experience and reading competence of Chinese language.
Scheduled irregularly. 3 credits.
ILS 615 - Humanities - Literature and Sources
An introduction to reference sources in the humanities: religion,
philosophy, literature and performing and visual arts. Evaluation and
selection of reference sources, institutions, societies, periodicals,
major collections and their relative importance to each discipline will
be considered. Prerequisite: ILS 504. Scheduled fall semester of even
years. 3 credits.
ILS 616 - Social Sciences - Literature and Sources
Advanced course in subject analysis and use directed toward
strengthening command of resources in this major subject area. Course
surveys both history and recent developments. Prerequisite: ILS 504.
Scheduled spring semester of odd years. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 617 - Science-Technology - Literature and Sources
The various type of organization and publication of Sci-Tech information
sources and literature are examined. The functions of science and
technology library and information centers in providing conventional
library resources as well as online database services for different user
needs are explored. Prerequisite: ILS 504. Scheduled spring semester of
odd years. 3 credits.
ILS 618 - Business Information - Literature and Sources
Advanced courses in subject analysis and use are directed toward
strengthening command of resources in these major areas. Courses survey
both history and recent developments. Prerequisite: ILS 504. Scheduled
spring semester of even years. 3 credits.
ILS 619 - Medical Bibliography and Libraries
Literature resources in medicine and the health sciences, including
library organization and services. Lab in MEDLARS databases.
Prerequisite: ILS 504. Scheduled spring semester of even years. 3
credits.
ILS 620 - Legal Bibliography and Libraries
Survey and evaluation of legal resources, with emphasis on
bibliographical sources, methods of legal research, acquisition program,
cataloging, and classification, and use of related materials.
Prerequisite: ILS 504. Scheduled fall semester of odd years. 3 credits.
ILS 621 - Government Publications
Study of city, state, and federal documents and those of selected
international agencies. Problems of acquisition, organization, and use
of such collections in various types of libraries. Prerequisite: ILS
504. Scheduled fall semester of odd years. 3 credits.
ILS 630 - Seminar in International and Comparative Librarianship Comparison of United States and foreign library systems in terms of
national differences in philosophy, objectives, and services. Evaluation
and comparison of collection policies, technical processes, public
services, professional training, management, and facilities. Selected
offerings will include first-hand observation and experience alongside
library professionals in other countries.
ILS 642 - Management of Electronic Resources and Services
Management and operation of electronic information resources and
services in library and information centers. Selection and integrating
system options; finance and budget; staff and end-user training; search
strategies; database publishers and vendors; hardware/software;
measurement/evaluation and future planning. Prerequisites: ILS 501, ILS
504, ILS 506. Scheduled fall semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 650 - Preservation of Library Materials
Fundamentals of materials preservation in libraries, museums and
archival institutions. Preservation continuing education, disaster
recovery and planning, reformatting and digitization projects are
explored. Prerequisites: ILS 501 and ILS 503. Scheduled fall semesters. 3
credits. [course outline]
ILS 652 - Digital Memorials and Cultural Archives Introduction to the theoretical and practical issues confronting
digital public historians, digital archivists, and digital curators of
memorials and memory sites.
ILS 655 - Digital Libraries
Theoretical study of and practice in designing, constructing and evaluating digital libraries. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 656 - Information Architecture
An in depth study of the concepts and practices of information architecture (IA). Students will read the existing literature related to IA and build complex web sites to address issues specific to information and library science based on current best practices. Prerequisites: ILS 501 or good working knowledge of html with permission from the instructor. Scheduled spring semester of even years. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 685 - Field Project
An action research project in which the student investigates a significant problem in an institution and develops a strategy for change. (By arrangement.) Prerequisite: 12 credits and a course in research methods. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.
ILS 692 - Issues in Library and Information Studies
An overview of select major issues, problems, and trends facing cultural institutions (libraries, archives, museums) and information professionals (librarians, archivists, curators). Topics will vary each semester. 1 to 3 credits.
ILS 693 - Contemporary Issues in School Library Media Centers
Investigation of political and social issues affecting school libraries on local, state, and national levels. Option to complete fieldwork to broaden personal experience and perspective in the management of school libraries. Students may choose options of learning modules or fieldwork to complete requirements for 3 units of credit. 3 credits. [course outline]
ILS 695 - Online Information Retrieval
An overview of major online systems providing resources and services to information users. Participants develop basic skills in online information retrieval. Scheduled spring semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
EDU 566 - Media Utilization and Curriculum
The curriculum of the modern school is examined. Principles and methods of evaluation, selection, and utilization of media are related to curriculum and personal needs of children and youth. Scheduled spring semesters. 3 credits. [course outline]
