Study of tools used in selecting materials for particular purposes and populations. Emphasis is on the principles that guide selection of all kinds of library materials and strategies for supporting intellectual freedom. An introduction to instructional technology as it relates to present and future curriculum objectives. Basic techniques for operating traditional and computer enhanced audiovisual equipment, producing graphic, projected and electronic media are developed, including use of video systems, simple desktop publishing and hypermedia applications for the classroom and media center. Each is 3 credits and must be taken at the graduate level.
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Contact Carrie Lencho for more information and to apply to the program. An introduction to basic reference theory and the strategies and tools useful in manual and electronic reference service. Presented at an introductory level, it provides students with experiences in production as well as hands-on experience with technologies and strategies for distance learning. Alternate for 422-755 in 902 licensure. Study of the principles governing intellectual access to print and non-print library materials and information sources emphasizing MARC records, the Dewey Decimal Classification, basic methods of descriptive cataloging, subject headings and filing procedures.