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Available as a Web-based Program of Study Option
This program of study focuses on the foundations of library and information science professional preparation with a specialization in library and information services for PreK-12 schools. The course sequence of this program can also lead to the School Librarian certificate in Texas and possibly other states.
For the Web-based Program of Study in School Librarianship, most students come to the Denton campus at the beginning of their program for an orientation to SLIS and the Web technology used to teach the courses. At the same time, or after completing the certification sequence, the students attend an on-campus Web/Institute. The Web/Institute offers the three required core courses (5000, 5200 and 5600) in either a nine-day or two four-day Web/Institute format. Students will complete the core course(s) online in the semester in which they take the Institute and continue in the program with Web-based courses that can be completed without coming to campus. Traditional on-campus, commuting or distance students may take courses from both Web-based or on-site course options.
Students in this program of study will have the benefit of an outstanding selection of library and information science courses and exposure to faculty in a variety of areas of expertise. As well, students will have the opportunity to study with a team of professors who specialize in courses targeted to the school and youth services population.
SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES REQUIRED CORE COURSES (9 HOURS)
SLIS 5000 - Introduction to the Information Profession (1 hour) *required for certification program as well
SLIS 5200 - Introduction to Information Organization (4 hours)
SLIS 5600 - Introduction to Information and Access Retrieval (4 hours)
SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP PROGRAM OF STUDY REQUIRED WEB-BASED CORE COURSES (21 HOURS)
SLIS 5001 - School librarianship (3 hours)
SLIS 5420 - Literature for Youth (3 hours)
SLIS 5430 - Information Services for Youth (3 hours)
SLIS 5720 - Instructional Materials Production and Use (3 hours)
SLIS 5208 - Learning Resources Organization and Media (3 hours)
SLIS 5340 - Learning Resources Centers and Services (3 hours)
SLIS 5050 - Trends and Practices in School Libraries (3 hours)
WEB-BASED ELECTIVE COURSES (6 HOURS) (Electives are selected by the student in consultation with the advisor. Traditional on-campus, commuting or distance students may take elective courses from both Web-based or any on-site course options.)
SLIS 5001 - Introduction to School Librarianship (3 hours)
SLIS 5300 - Management of Information Agencies (3 hours) OR SLIS 5320 Public Libraries (3 hours)
SLIS 5400 - Information Resources Development (3 hours)
SLIS 5440 - Youth Programs and Storytelling (3 hours)
SLIS 5685 - Information Resources and Services in Culturally Diverse Communities (3 hours)
SLIS 5711 - Internet Applications for Information Professionals (3 hours)
SLIS 5713 - Telecommunications for Information Professionals (3 hours)
SLIS 5960 - Multi-Ethnic Materials for Children & Young Adults (3 hours)
REQUIRED PROFICIENCIES (Hours are not counted toward degree credit.)
a. Each student is required to work with an approved school library mentor throughout the program of study.
b. Entry-level Computer Competencies and Knowledge Skills: Must be satisfied by completing the ITKS assessment required for admission to the school. Students should work to remediate any deficiences identified before taking Core courses.
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
The "Capstone" is leadership project and two-question synthesis paper that is completed in the final semester.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL LIBRARIANSHIP PROGRAM OF STUDY CONTACT:
University of North Texas
School of Library and Information Sciences
Information Sciences Building, Room 205
P.O. Box 311068
Denton, TX 76203-1068
Main SLIS Office Phone: (940) 565-2445
University Metro (817) 267-3731, x2445
FAX: (940) 565-3101
School library advising phone: (940)
369-8331
School library email: slislr@unt.edu
This page last updated February 18, 2004
by SLIS Web Editor
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