Lei Zhang, PhD
Contact
Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Education - School of Library and Information Studies
- lei4@ualberta.ca
Courses
LIS 502 - Organization of Information
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 532 - Metadata
This course introduces students to the concept, development, applications and evaluation of metadata in various information contexts. Through a combination of practical exercises, including classification, cataloguing, and RDA, students will critically examine metadata issues, standards, and best practices, and will evaluate the role of metadata in discovery and access systems. Prerequisites: LIS 501 and LIS 502; or consent of instructor.