Covers media for use by and with children from preschool through grade six. Emphasis is placed on evaluating literature appropriate for early adolescent problems and interests. A consideration of the special characteristics and needs of young adults approximately 12-20 years old. Emphasis given to the literature and information resources and services in all types of libraries designed to meet their needs. Includes brief introduction to online cataloging.
Emphasis is on developing perspective.
An introduction to basic information sources and services provided by libraries and information organizations. An introduction to principles and practices of information analysis, organization, storage, retrieval and dissemination. Examines the structure of bibliographic records, indexing processes, indexing languages, catalogs and files, storage media, retrieval strategies and information delivery systems. An introduction to the basic elements of management and how these are applied to the effective administration of information systems. Focus will be placed on two major roles in a system, the person who is supervised as well as the manager or supervisor.