Responsibilities may include doing research, keeping up with policy trends and changes, and communicating information to staff members. The UW-Eau Claire library science program includes supervised work in a library or media center, where students acquire valuable experience and apply their classroom learning. Students have easy access to library resources and special collections such as the children's book collection in the university's Instructional Media Center. Students master the use of computers to simplify library procedures and improve library services to the public. Unlike many other public universities, classes are not taught by teaching assistants.
Students work alongside dedicated professors and library professionals who inspire learning.
Small classes, individual attention. Students considering a minor in library science are encouraged to do well in English, history, speech and science classes.