LIS 504 - Leadership and Management Principles for Library and Information Services

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to principles and practices of leadership and management in the professional lives of librarians, archivists, and other information service practitioners. Required course. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Pre or corequisite: LIS 501 or consent of instructor.

LIS 507 - Introduction to Knowledge Management

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to different concepts and theories related to knowledge management (KM). Includes knowledge and knowledge management theories and models, KM design, KM informatics, tools and technologies for managing knowledge and an overview of issues in KM. Pre or corequisites: LIS 501, 502, and 505, or consent of instructor.

LIS 539 - Emerging and Evolving Technologies

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course will cover an introduction to different emerging and evolving technologies that are used and/or relevant to Library and Information Science (LIS) as well as to other domains. The course will examine different facets including current and potential uses, development and issues with various tools and technologies indifferent contexts. Pre or corequisite: LIS 501 or consent of instructor.

LIS 502 - Organization of Information

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the organization of information focusing on theory and principles for application in a variety of settings. Required course. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Pre or corequisite: LIS 501 or consent of instructor.

LIS 507 - Introduction to Knowledge Management

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to different concepts and theories related to knowledge management (KM). Includes knowledge and knowledge management theories and models, KM design, KM informatics, tools and technologies for managing knowledge and an overview of issues in KM. Pre or corequisites: LIS 501, 502, and 505, or consent of instructor.