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The Hyperlinked Library & Emerging Technologies

Note: There is a close relationship between this pathway and the Digital Services Pathway. This pathway focuses on the user experience; the Digital Services pathway focuses more on the technical and usability aspects of building digital platforms for users. Students might want to mix and match classes from both pathways.

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The MLIS program requires an introductory technology course (LIBR 203); three core courses (LIBR 200, LIBR 202, LIBR 204); one additional required course (LIBR 285); and the culminating electronic portfolio OR a thesis (LIBR 289 or LIBR 299) for graduation. Beyond these requirements, a student is free to select electives reflecting individual interests and aspirations.

The Career Pathway described here is provided solely for advising purposes. No special designation appears on your transcript or diploma. All students get an MLIS degree.

Description

Based on models of participatory library service and supported by the writings of Buckland, Lankes et al, Weinberger and more, this pathway explores the Hyperlinked Library model and explores the impact of emerging trends and technologies on library and information services.

This career pathway concentrates on the theories and supporting techniques related to transparency, participatory service and user-centered approaches and focuses on emerging technologies related to mobile access, evolving library space both physical & virtual, user participation, and learning/new literacies. The pathway includes these thematic areas:

• Mobile & geo-social information environments
• Building the physical and virtual commons
• Participatory service & user experience
• Learning & new literacies

Students in this track will develop practical and theoretical expertise in one or more of the thematic areas as well as an understanding of the societal and cultural implications of emerging technologies.

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities exist in all types of libraries and information centers, museums, cultural institutions and the private sector. Technology pervades the library field and everyone working in libraries will in some way utilize emerging technologies within the four thematic areas. Students who concentrate in this specialization may work as:

• Digital Literacy Librarian
• Geospatial Librarian
• Information Commons Librarian
• Information Concierge
• Learning Environments Librarian
• Librarian with Emerging Technology Emphasis
• User Experience Librarian

Core Theory and Knowledge

1. Ability to analyze emerging technologies (consumer, academic, enterprise) in relation to potential for impact on library mission and ongoing or new services.
2. Create prototypes and models of services based on emerging technologies and trends with planning for implementation strategies, sustainability and evaluation.
3. Articulate an understanding of various schools of thought surrounding emerging technologies and trends and impact on society.
4. Understand provision and use of emerging technologies for digital content creation, sharing, and collaboration within and outside the library setting.
5. Ability to involve constituents (library users, governing bodies, non-users) in planning, creation and evaluation of current and ongoing library services via physical channels and technological tools.
6. Create or augment library learning models to include new forms of delivery and emerging models of literacies, such as trans media navigation and game-based learning, with emphasis on theoretical frameworks.
7. Utilize models of user-centered service in information positions of all kinds.
8. Understand methods for reaching all users of information services and promoting services to diverse populations.
9. Articulate a planning process for implementing emerging technologies in a user-focused information setting.
10. Apply critical thinking from outside the profession to library and information work.

Recommended Coursework

Required Courses:

• LIBR 203 Online Social Networking: Technology and Tools
• LIBR 200 Information and Society
• LIBR 202 Information Retrieval
• LIBR 204 Information Organizations and Management
• LIBR 285 Research Methods in Library and Information Science
• LIBR 289 or LIBR 299 Culminating Experience

Foundation Courses:

• LIBR 240 Information Technology Tools and Applications
• LIBR 246 Information Technology Tools and Applications: Advanced
  See especially section dealing with Web 2.0
• LIBR 250 Design and Implementation of Instructional Strategies for Information Professionals
• LIBR 251 Web Usability
• LIBR 282 Seminar in Library Management
  Particularly sections that focus on managing social media and project management
• LIBR 287 Seminar in Information Science: The Hyperlinked Library
• LIBR 294 Professional Experience: Internships

Recommended Courses:

Select from the following:

• LIBR 220 Resources and Information Services in the Disciplines and Professions: Maps and Geographic Information Systems
• LIBR 281 Seminar in Contemporary Issues: Transformative Learning and Emerging Literacies
• LIBR 282 Seminar in Library Management
  Any additional courses that focus on managing social media, project management, information vendor landscape, and Web 2.0 technology
• LIBR 287 Seminar in Information Science
  Particularly courses that focus on emerging technologies and technology forecasting, for example: Use of Mobiles and Handheld Devices in Information Environments, data visualization, smart objects, ipad/tablet programming, open source movement

Effective leadership and management (of people and information) is critically important for all types of work environments and clients.

We recommend that students consider also selecting some courses from the Leadership and Management career path to complement or supplement core skills in other areas.

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