Emphasis upon evaluation, selection, and acquisition of library materials as they uphold the objectives of the institutions for which they are selected and acquired. Effective utilization of instructional materials as they relate to specific areas of curriculum in elementary and high school programs. Stress on selection aids, reviewing techniques, utilizations. Includes two credit hours of laboratory providing hands-on research experience. Principles and practices in cataloging and organizing non-book materials.
Automation is emphasized in all aspects of the course.
Supervised experience in an approved cooperating library. Includes practice work, seminar sessions and individual conferences, a progress report, and a final report on the field experience. The course is designed to instruct students how to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information. Covers a variety of strategies in designing and maintaining effective World Wide Web pages for publication on the Internet.