The following course of study reflects the requirements for students entering the program for the Fall 2008 term and later. The course of study is 43 units and reflects current course numbering. Ongoing students who entered SLIS prior to Fall 2008 should follow the course of study checklist for the appropriate term they entered the program. For checklists, SELF-ENROLL in the Teacher Librarian Credential D2L Advising site.

Required Coursework for the MLIS and the Teacher Librarian Services Credential

Core Courses:

• LIBR 200: Information and Society
• LIBR 202: Information Retrieval
• LIBR 203: Online Social Networking: Technology and Tools
• LIBR 204: Information Organizations and Management

Program, Curriculum and Technology:

• LIBR 233: School Library Media Centers
• LIBR 250: Design and Implementation of Instructional Strategies for Information Professionals
• LIBR 266: Collection Management
• LIBR 285: Research Methods in Library and Information Science

Information Services and Materials Selection:

• LIBR 210: Reference and Information Services
• LIBR 263: Materials for children ages 5–8
• LIBR 264: Materials for Tweens OR LIBR 265: Materials for Young Adults

Elective Courses:

Select one elective course from the list below to complete the required 37 units of coursework for the Teacher Librarian Services Credential degree.

• LIBR 240: Information Technology Tools and Applications
• LIBR 241: Automated Library Systems
• LIBR 246: Information Technology Tools and Applications – Advanced (Topic: Web 2.0)
• LIBR 248: Beginning Cataloging and Classification
• LIBR 267: Seminar in Services to Youth
• LIBR 275: Library Services for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities
• LIBR 283: Marketing of Information Products and Services
• LIBR 286: Interpersonal Communication Skills for Librarians
• LIBR 298: Special Studies

Capstone Course:

• LIBR 295: School Library Fieldwork (required for ALL Teacher Librarianship students)

Field experience is a key transition point for the teacher librarian services credential. It is the final class for the credential candidate before applying for the credential. All students must take this course including those currently working on emergency certificates. The course is organized as a seminar providing structure to the field experience. For more information see the course greensheet.

Required Coursework for the MLIS

To complete the required 43 units of coursework for the MLIS degree, students add two more courses to the 37 units of required coursework for the Teacher Librarian Services Credential — one more elective course and LIBR 289: Advanced Topics in Library and Information Science

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