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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course will emphasize the fundamental theory and practice of manuscript and archival administration, and its relationship to information management. The course will focus on accepted methodology and current issues relating to the collection, organization, preservation and use of historical materials.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate the major functions of an archive or manuscript repository.
- Apply the basic theory and practice of arrangement and description and creating a finding aid for historical records.
- Use bibliographic sources on archives.
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
Examination of the document life-cycle of the records of organizations: generation and control--filing, storage, and retrieval systems using various technologies; protection and disposition--retention regulations and practices. Discussion of how records management concepts and contexts differ from archives and library organization and retrieval systems.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the scope of records and information management and the role of the records manager in business or governmental organizations.
- Recognize the relationship of records management to other elements of information management, such as data processing, word processing, and telecommunications.
- Apply the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling to the design and implementation of records management programs.
- Implement the principles of a records retention program, including the inventory process and retention schedule development.
- Plan and organize active records programs that include classification, retrieval, and control.
- Plan and organize inactive records programs.
- Plan and organize vital records protection programs.
- Recognize the application of micrographics and related technologies including electronic document imaging.
- Apply basic cost analysis, systems analysis, and problem solving techniques to records management functions.
- Understand the career opportunities in records management and comprehend the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of the records manager.
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
Competitive and strategic intelligence can support various corporate and organizational objectives and functions. Systematic programs for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information for decision making. Special attention to the information audit; to tailored selection and analysis of information for given user groups; and assessment of quality and value of information services.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define, articulate and demonstrate the value added processes of strategic information retrieval, analysis and provision in organizational contexts.
- Identify, construct and maintain strategic intelligence resources.
- Recognize CI needs through analysis and trend spotting.
- Analyze information problems and develop solutions, drawing from a wide range of information technology tools and practices.
- Apply analytical, evaluative and presentation tools for reports and summaries.
- Construct intelligence resources utilizing technological tools as support systems.
- Understand the ethical and legal constraints on the collection and disclosure of information.
- Explore professional networks and workplace competencies.
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: 17:610:513 Corequisites: None
This course studies the fundamentals and basic techniques for evaluating the usability of products and services through qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to conduct effective user experience (UX) research, applying diverse methods to understand user needs, behaviors, and preferences. Through practical examples, they will learn to define research objectives, formulate hypotheses, analyze data, synthesize findings, and deliver actionable recommendations. These skills will enable them to make data-driven design decisions that enhance the usability of digital and physical products.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the importance of data-driven approaches to UX design and evaluation.
- Select appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods for UX design and evaluation.
- Conduct both qualitative and quantitative research for data collection and analysis of digital and physical products.
- Assess the ability to assess the usability and effectiveness of user interfaces using data-driven approaches.
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course focuses on the full range of information resources studied and used in applied contexts, placing emphasis on access to information through reference tools and the use of information by learners. Important considerations are an analysis of strategies for searching and evaluating these works and comparisons between printed and electronic media. Emphasis placed on research tools, communication, information services, policy development, and evaluation..
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the development of reference service and the basic concepts.
- Use reference service guidelines and policies as appropriate.
- Articulate and model the critical functions of the reference interaction, the interpersonal dimensions, and questioning strategies.
- Analyze the impact of information technologies on reference services (networking, online sources, and the Internet).
- Discuss criteria to be used in evaluating reference sources and collections.
- Identify selection principles and evaluation tools involved in building a reference collection.
- Identify selection principles involved in providing reference sources for particular users in specific settings.
- Use a simple search strategy in providing reference assistance using a variety of formats (print, electronic, other media).
- Use various reference sources to find answers to reference questions.
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
Introduction to the nature and use of federal, state, local, and international government information resources. Problems relating to the acquisition, bibliographic organization, and reference use of public documents. Major emphasis on information resources of U.S. federal government.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use a wide variety of reference tools issued by government and commercial publishers offering access to government information.
- Identify, evaluate, acquire and organize government documents.
- Identify professional media useful for current awareness of government information and development.
- Participate in the management of government information service: planning,marketing, evaluation, and ethical considerations.
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course provides an overview of the health information ecosystem and the role of health information professionals in supporting evidence-based decision making in health and medicine among multiple diverse constituents, include health professionals, researchers, and patients. Topics covered include evidence hierarchies and study designs, constructing and appraising exhaustive and reproducible search techniques for general and specialty medical databases, medical subject headings, and systematic reviews.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the role of health information professionals, especially in evidence-based healthcare;
- Compare and contrast definitions of health and biomedical evidence, hierarchies of evidence, and health information;
- Analyze health information needs and develop search strategies to meet those needs;
- Design comprehensive and reproducible search strategies for both general and specialty health sciences bibliographic databases;
- Integrate critical appraisal guidelines and peer feedback when developing search strategies;
- Evaluate the reliability and evidential quality of health and biomedical resources;
- Provide access to authoritative and reliable health and biomedical information to end users, including health professionals, researchers, patients, and the public.
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
The course surveys the range of literature and media published for children, explores children’s developmental reading needs and interests, prepares youth services librarians to evaluate resources across formats and genres, and explores the potential for creating rich literacy cultures in schools and public libraries.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of print, audio, and digital materials in the building of diverse, current collections for children and young adults of all backgrounds and reading levels. (NJAC II, III, VII)
- Critically appraise contemporary American, international, and multicultural authors and illustrators for children (NJAC VII)
- Implement criteria for evaluating excellence in books, sites, and databases for younger readers, with special awareness of varying needs of different kinds of readers and the paramount importance of developing information literacy across platforms. (NJAC I, III, V, X)
- Plan activities and events that demonstrate understanding of the varied interests and abilities of young people and make creative use of library resources to build a culture of literacy (NJAC I, III, X)
- Articulate to a school or public library community, the cognitive, language, and social developmental skills that are enhanced through the appreciation and sharing of literature for children
(NJAC I, II, V, VII) - Analyze the efforts and processes involved in creating a book from author/illustrator to final published book (NJAC VII)
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course prepares school and youth service librarians to take leadership in creating cultures of literacy for young people aged 12-18. Students will explore both traditional and emerging social/digital strategies to match readers with books across genres and media formats, plan and implement reader-centered activities, model critical thinking relating to the reading of nonfiction and fiction, and celebrate authors and reading.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the practiced ability to separate their personal responses to reading materials from their professional role in selecting and sharing writing and art with young adults
(NJAC VII) - Show their ability to analyze Young Adult literature, including realism, fantasy, and nonfiction in the context of our diverse multicultural society and the changing experiences of adolescents (NJAC VII)
- Manifest an ability to obtain, select and utilize appropriate evaluation tools including critical commentary from reputable publications, comments from teenagers, and insights from peers (NJAC III)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Common Core ELA standards (and current state variants) and how they relate to the needs of teenagers and the nature of YA collections. (NJAC II)
- Present an engaged and nuanced evaluation of a major Young Adult author as a model for book talks and other presentations. (NJAC VII)
- Show the ability to plan and budget book-related activities for a YA library through specific fully-realized examples. (III)
- Demonstrate the practiced ability to separate their personal responses to reading materials from their professional role in selecting and sharing writing and art with young adults
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course offers students a hands-on introduction to software tools and technology used in the creation and delivery of information services. Students will learn key concepts and skills related to Web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, Frameworks), Web programming (e.g., JavaScript, PHP) and Data management (e.g., MySQL). Students will learn how to use and evaluate Web services and open source software tools. Students will learn how information technology is used in today’s information organizations and libraries, e.g., integrated library systems, technical services, document management, and provision of Web services. The knowledge and skills conveyed in this course will assist students in applying information, web and data technologies in various information services and in their professional practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create Screencasts and Work with Different Media Types, such as images, audio and video.
- Utilize Web Services, such as online surveys, Google Analytics or Web APIs, in the design and development of information services.
- Create and upload HTML Web pages that are standards compliant and contain relative and absolute links, tables, images and embedded video or data widgets.
- Design external Cascading Style Sheets that control the layout and visual appearance of a set of Web pages.
- Design Responsive Layouts that control the layout and visual appearance of a set of Web pages on different display devices.
- Understand the Basics of JavaScript to create simple or customize existing code samples.
- Understand the Basics of Scripting Languages, such as PHP, to create simple and useful scripts to develop information service.
- Create a Database Application using MySQL that shows information organized into one or more Tables, a data entry Form, multiple Queries for simple information retrieval, and one or more Reports for the presentation of information.
- Evaluate an Open Source Software Tool and assess the advantages and disadvantages of using such tools in a library or business setting.