This orientation seminar must be taken before other LIB courses or as a first course with one other LIB course. Overview of the history and development of libraries and librarianship as a profession. Covers philosophy, professional associations, state and national certification processes and career opportunities in the library and information fields. Contact with career mentors will be encouraged. This course is delivered by videotape and computer conferencing.
Computers are available at sites and centers statewide.
Videotapes must be rented for a fee. The historical development of the library as well as the future library are examined. Methods, design, and purposes of library programming are also discussed in detail. This 15-week course is delivered by videotape and computer conferencing. Computers are available at sites and centers statewide.