EDUCATION/LIB SCI Courses

LS–510 CATALOGING AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

This course is an introduction to the standard and descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, and classification of library materials. The primary focus of the course is to present the purpose, theory and principles of cataloging and classification necessary for libraries in the 21st century, including Dewey Decimal Classification. Sears Subject Headings as well as schemes and tools applicable to digital resources. This includes construction of a main catalog for the school library, including audiovisual materials and digital resources and of processing materials from acquisition to circulation.

 

LS–511 BUILDING SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

This course is steeped in foundational knowledge all librarians need to be a strong educational support in building and maintaining library collections in academic, public, or school libraries with particular emphasis on the needs of the communities in Guam and Western Pacific. Learners will be able to conduct reviews of existing selection policies, evaluate current library standards, and create a comprehensive collection development and maintenance plan that is responsive to community needs. Learners will also create a plan to develop avenues of communication between the library and the community.

 

LS–513 MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ORGANIZATIONS
FALL/SPRING/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

Management of Library and Information Organizations is designed for current and future information professionals who are interested in learning more about the principles and practices of institutional management. The course enables students to learn and apply specialized skills for effectively managing and leading libraries and information centers in the twenty-first century. Examples of course content addresses areas of policy making, leadership, finance and budget, human resource, customer and public relations, team skills, current trends in librarianship, and strategies for cultivating and supporting inclusive, culturally competent organizations and structured approaches for planning and evaluating. Prerequisites: LS-515, LS-510 and instructor's consent.

 

LS–515 REFERENCE INFO SOURCES & SERVICES
FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

Introduces the philosophy, principles, and practice of reference/information services in libraries. Examines the nature of reference work, human information needs, and information literacy. Studies the characteristics and application of bibliographic control, reference effectiveness research, and electronic information retrieval systems. Provides practical experience in evaluation and use of bibliographic and online materials, reference interviewing and search techniques. Prerequisites: LS-510 and instructor's consent.

 

LS–519 PACIFIC CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS

3 credit hours

This course focuses on the growing body of international literature created for children and adolescents, and on the issues that surround the development, selection and use of this literature. It emphasizes the reading and examination of all types of printed and audio-visual materials, a study of the history and development of children's literature, its value to the communication process, and the criteria for selection and utilization of books and closely related materials suited to the needs and tastes of elementary school children including exceptional children.

 

LS–520 YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

The course will help to prepare teachers and librarians to select and critique culturally relevant young adult literature for use by young readers and people who interact with them. A personal goal is to develop an appreciation for the genre and a passion for exploring, critiquing, and reading young adult literature.

 

LS–533 WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT FOR LIBRARIES
FALL/SPRING/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

This course is designed to enable library professionals with the capability of establishing a Website, composing text and graphic files for the site, writing scripts for the site for interactive applications, and creating reports on site usage within a Content Management System (CMS) using WordPress. The course is project-based; students build several sites over the term to increase their confidence in planning and executing websites.Prerequisites: LS-515, LS-513, LS-510 and instructor's consent.

 

LS–538 DIGITAL ARCHIVES AND EXHIBITIONS
SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

Students in this course will learn about Digital Content Management and Librarianship by creating archival exhibitions to be featured on the University Libraries Digital Repository https://uogguafak.omeka.net/ platform. To support this endeavor, students will be introduced to the DCC Lifecycle Model, Dublin Core Metadata Framework, and Omeka Content Management System. An in-depth analysis of the DCC Lifecycle Model is used to articulate how various stages in project development contribute to successful curation, through conceptualization to transformation. For the duration of the course, students will gain access to mini courses and tools used by the University Libraries Digital Team. This includes UL Checksum Checker, Cloud Storage, visual design programs, and Digital Audio Workstations for audio processing. To enhance student learning experience, supplemental workshops will be offered at the RFK Memorial Library Information Literacy Classroom. This includes an Gain Staging and Templating mini course for audio and Figma mini course for basic UX prototyping. Prerequisites: LS-515, LS-513, LS-510, and instructor's consent.

 

LS–589A DOCUMENTING DIVERSE CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES OF GUAM AND MICRONESIA
FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS

3 credit hours

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of research methods and techniques used in documenting cultures and communities, and to develop the skills necessary to conduct independent research projects. The course will cover various methods for different project formats, such as ethnomethodology and documentary. Students will learn how to formulate research questions, design research studies, collect and analyze data, and disseminate research findings. Students will also engage in hands- on activities and projects to deepen their understanding of course concepts and develop their analytical skills. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, students will gain practical experience in research design, data collection, and analysis. They will also learn how to critically evaluate research articles and assess the strengths and limitations of different research methods. The course will culminate in a research project and implement the research project. Students will apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to conduct an original research study in documenting cultures and communities. Students will work independently to develop research proposals, collect and analyze data, and present their projects. Prerequisite: LS-515, LS-533, LS-538 and instructor's consent.

 

LS–589B DOCUMENTING DIVERSE CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES OF GUAM AND MICRONESIA
SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS

3 credit hours

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of research methods and techniques used in documenting cultures and communities, and to develop the skills necessary to conduct independent research projects. The course will cover various methods for different project formats, such as ethnomethodology and documentary. Students will learn how to formulate research questions, design research studies, collect and analyze data, and disseminate research findings. Students will also engage in hands-on activities and projects to deepen their understanding of course concepts and develop their analytical skills. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, students will gain practical experience in research design, data collection, and analysis. They will also learn how to critically evaluate research articles and assess the strengths and limitations of different research methods. The course will culminate in a research project and implement the research project. Students will apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to conduct an original research study in documenting cultures and communities. Students will work independently to develop research proposals, collect and analyze data, and present their projects. Prerequisite: LS-515, LS-533, LS-538, and instructor's consent.

 

LS–698 INTERNSHIP
FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

3 - 6 credit hours

The internship is a hands-on training in which the student works in a professional area under the supervision of an expert in the library profession. The course will provide students with the opportunity to make application of the program theories and concepts ultimately leading to the development of practical skills in the library and information landscape.