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Library and Information Services Online Course Offerings 2018-2019 https://www.cccneb.edu/LIS Library and Information Services certificate – six classes Associate of Arts degree Contact: Dee Johnson Director of Virtual Campus Central Community College 402-562-1418 or 1-877-222-0780 ext. 1418 djohnson@cccneb.edu Library and Information Services Online Course Offerings 2018-2019 Fall 2018 Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Foundations of Library and Information Services Managing Collections in Libraries and Information Agencies Reference Resources and Services Leadership and Management in Library and Information Agencies Cataloging and Classification Library Science Capstone Practicum

Foundations in Library and Information Services Library history and organizations Foundation Principles/Code of Ethics Information databases and Internet usage Accessibility Patron populations and programming

Leadership and Management Leadership principles Policies and procedures Facilities design Safety and security Personnel and organizational structure The future of libraries

Managing Collections Basics of Collection Management (terminology, models) 21st Century Literacies Selection (All resources, for all age levels) Acquisition and Deselection/Weeding Intellectual Freedom Copyright

Cataloging and Classifications The bibliographic record Sears and Library of Congress subject headings Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems The MARC record Resource Description and Access (RDA) Instructions

Reference Resources and Services Professional competencies including legal and ethical responsibilities Reference Interview process Effective use of print and digital resources including databases, and websites

Library Science Capstone Practicum Last course in the Library and Information Services program Review of the principle pieces of learning from the Library and Information Services program Students complete 45 hours of service learning in a host library

College of Public Affairs and Community Service https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-education/teacher-education/undergraduate/library-science.php College of Education Bachelor of Science in Education School Library Endorsement Library Science major College of Public Affairs and Community Service Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Library Science Concentration Contact: Melissa Cast-Brede mcast@unomaha.edu 402-554-3666 Introduction to Library Services Children’s Literature and Education Digital Citizenship Practicum Teaching & Learning in Digital Environments Young Adult Literature and Education Research and Inquiry Organization of Information Managing Collection in Libraries & Information Agencies Leadership and Management in Libraries ***The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) recently received the recognition of #1 Online Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, as ranked by Best College Reviews.

Children’s Literature and Education Literacies (read/write, visual, digital) Genres/formats Selection resources/collection development Readers' Advisory / Childhood development Community engagement Diversity in literature

Digital Citizenship Information security, digital footprints, privacy Fake News Copyright Social Media Information ethics Digital Law (school/library)

Teaching & Learning in Digital Environments Personal information management Online instruction/content creation Marketing and promotion of services Visual/digital literacy Needs assessment (matching student/patron needs to appropriate tech)

Young Adult Literature and Education Genres/formats Readers' Advisory / Teen brain development Literacies (read/write, visual, digital) Utilization of digital tools to encourage reading engagement/motivation Diversity in Literature

Professional Aspects of both Programs Professional principles of librarianship Coursework reflects authentic situations that students can apply Inclusion of technical skill activities Opportunities for the students to network

Graduate Programs

Nebraska Graduate School Library Programs http://www.unk.edu/academics/ecampus/ degrees-programs/pk-12-school-librarian- endorsement.php https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of- education/teacher- education/graduate/school-library.php Contact: Dr. Sherry Crow crowsr@unk.edu 308-865-8540 Contact: Dr. R. J. Pasco rpasco@unomaha.edu 402-580-5480

MLS degree programs represented at NLA University of Missouri-Columbia https://sislt.missouri.edu/lis/ Megan Wilkinson wilkinsonml@missouri.edu Emporia State University https://www.emporia.edu/slim/programs/master-of-library-science/ Dr. Wooseob Jeong, Dean sliminfo@emporia.edu San Jose State University http://ischool.sjsu.edu/programs/master-library-and-information-science-mlis Sandra Hirsch, Director sandy.hirsh@sjsu.edu Texas Woman’s University http://www.twu.edu/slis Dr. Ling Hwey Jeng, Director slis@twu.edu