Instruction: Library and Information Studies (Courses Offered)

Faculty
Program Coordinator: John Payne, LIS Director
Instructors: Burks, Hindes, McCaffrey, Scoville
 
Today’s library is a complex array of traditional print-based books and journals, non-print materials and electronic databases accessed locally or via the Internet. Courses offered enable students to gain an understanding of the organization of information in this environment and to develop the information literacy skills necessary to find and analyze information efficiently and to evaluate and utilize it appropriately.

Course Offerings

LS 101 -- Introduction to Research in an Electronic Environment
2 credits  OUTCOMES
Students will investigate and critically examine the dynamic constellation of library and information resources, including the World Wide Web, online and full-text databases, and print resources. Focus is on developing efficient search strategies, evaluating information sources, documenting sources, and effectively using new technologies.  LS101 provides a foundation and methodology for students planning to write senior theses, honors papers, capstone projects, or foresee graduate studies in their future.  Enrollment is restricted to first year, sophomores, and juniors.  Seniors require permission of the instructor.
   - Syllabi http://academics.smcvt.edu/sburks/ls101.htm
                http://academics.smcvt.edu/mscoville/ls101syllabus.htm 
                http://personalweb.smcvt.edu/mmccaffrey/ls101.htm
 

LS 300 / LS 343 -- Technology for Teachers 
1 credit     http://academics.smcvt.edu/khindes/LS300/FA2004.html
"Technology for Teachers" is designed to help students who want to teach at the Elementary Level or Secondary Level, develop information and technology literacy through the creation of an electronic portfolio. While students become familiar with resources available for teachers, they will learn to use applications like FrontPage and PowerPoint to create technology-based lessons that can be integrated into the classroom.

LS 300 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ED 300, Pedagogy, or previous completion of ED 300 and permission of the instructor.

LS 343 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ED 343, Literacy in the Secondary School, or previous completion of ED 343 and permission of the instructor.


GED 579: Researching Electronically & Publishing Web Content
3 credits   
This course equips students to be effective online researchers and publishers of information for the Web. Students will acquire the Information Literacy skills to determine the extent of information needed, access the information through different formats, critically evaluate information and its sources, design search strategies for specific subject areas, and understand information publishing within current copyright standards. Web publishing will cover basic design, usability, and development of web pages for targeted audiences. Cross-listed with GSA 579

 

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