Michael McNally

Professor, Faculty of Education - School of Library and Information Studies
Directory

Fall Term 2026 (1970)

LIS 505 - Introduction to Research in Library and Information Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the fundamental concepts, approaches, and uses of research in library and information environments. Includes research design, proposal writing, identifying and defining research problems, critically evaluating and analyzing research, and applying research findings to solve practical problems in libraries and information centres. 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. Prerequisite: LIS 501 Co-requisite: LIS 503 or the consent of the instructor.

LECTURE 700 (52725)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
01:00 - 01:00



LIS 526 - Instructional Practices in Library and Information Services

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Theory and practice related to the teaching roles of the librarian or information professional. Includes planning, implementation and evaluation of pedagogical approaches for the design of effective information literacy and professional development instructional sessions. 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. Prerequisites: LIS 501, 502, and 503, or consent of instructor.

LECTURE 700 (58497)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
01:00 - 01:00

LECTURE 800 (58498)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
01:00 - 01:00

Winter Term 2027 (1980)

LIS 505 - Introduction to Research in Library and Information Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the fundamental concepts, approaches, and uses of research in library and information environments. Includes research design, proposal writing, identifying and defining research problems, critically evaluating and analyzing research, and applying research findings to solve practical problems in libraries and information centres. 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. Prerequisite: LIS 501 Co-requisite: LIS 503 or the consent of the instructor.

LECTURE B01 (79952)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
W 13:00 - 15:50



LIS 549 - Selected Topics in Information Policy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An examination of selected topics in information policy including a focus on origins, policy and regulatory environment and current issues. Selected topics regularly examined are intellectual property; telecommunications policy; access to Information, privacy, and surveillance. Prerequisite: LIS 501 or consent of instructor.

LECTURE 750 (83559)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
01:00 - 01:00

LECTURE 850 (83560)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
01:00 - 01:00