This course focuses on library materials to meet the demands of adult patrons for popular reading, listening, and viewing. This course is designed for an individual who wishes to study a topic or subject in library and information science not included in the listed offerings of the program. The student undertakes an independent study under the supervision of a faculty member in the Program in School and Public Librarianship. May not be offered every semester. Selected Topics in Librarianship Designed for in-service school media specialists and public librarians, this course focuses on specific topics or issues affecting the profession and permits students to explore emerging thinking in the field.
Topics vary each time the course is taught.
This course must be pursued at an approved site under the supervision of an appropriately certified school or public librarian and a college supervisor. I Students select and justify a topic for a research project to be completed as a graduate thesis, including a comprehensive literature search and selection of the research methodology. Students also complete their Program Portfolio as a capstone experience.