Master of Library and Information Science
Master of Library and Information Science
Master of Library and Information Science
OBJECTIVES
The School of Education offers a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program designed to prepare graduate students for advanced roles in the information fields. The MLIS program trains students to:
- Successfully engage in the practice of the library profession (private, public, or academic sectors), while upholding the code of ethics for librarians;
- Advance the profession by pursuing leadership positions, membership in professional societies, and teaching opportunities;
- Contribute to the profession by engaging in research and developing innovations that respond to community needs;
- Participate in and contribute to service to society through public, private, or academic organizations addressing important societal issues and needs.
Students completing the MLIS program will demonstrate mastery of the following program learning outcomes:
- Disciplinary knowledge: Make decisions that demonstrate an understanding of the principles, history, philosophy, policies and ethics of library and information science.
- Professional Skills: Plan, manage and lead a library or information center by developing programs and services that are respectful, inclusive, and supportive of the cultural, economic, educational, or social well-being of the community served;
- Critical Thinking: Analyze evidence and provide feasible solutions that address information challenges within a library or information center setting
- Communication: Articulate the importance of library-related programs and services effectively to a variety of audiences;
- Leadership: Play a role in the advancement of the library and information profession through research, service, and/or advocacy
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted as a graduate student in the Master of Library and Information Science
program, a student must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
or university, satisfy all the Graduate Admission Standards. In addition to submitting
all required documents for Graduate Student Status, the prospective student shall
include a resume or curriculum vitae and tailor their letter of intent to include
their reasons for pursuing an MLIS degree and their aspirations for the working in
the professional field of library and information science.
In order to remain a student in good standing while enrolled in the program, the student
must attain and maintain a GPA of 3.0 for all graduate courses taken as part of this
program.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (33 credit hours)
Students must complete a total of 36-credit hours, including 33 credits of required
coursework and 3 credits of internship.
Foundation courses (9 credits)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| LS510 | CATALOGING AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS + 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.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| LS513 | MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ORGANIZATIONS + 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.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/EVEN YEARS |
| LS515 | REFERENCE INFO SOURCES & SERVICES + 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.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Specialty courses (12 credits)
Choose four (4)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| LS511 | BUILDING SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTIONS + 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.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| LS519 | PACIFIC CHILDREN'S LITERATURE + 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.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| LS520 | YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE + 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.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| LS533 | WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT FOR LIBRARIES + 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.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ODD YEARS |
| LS538 | DIGITAL ARCHIVES AND EXHIBITIONS + 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.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Research (6 credits)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| LS589A | DOCUMENTING DIVERSE CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES OF GUAM AND MICRONESIA + 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.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| LS589B | DOCUMENTING DIVERSE CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES OF GUAM AND MICRONESIA + 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.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Elective courses (6 credits)
Choose any two (2) courses
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MI501 | PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF MICRO + This course provides a comprehensive overview of the cultures and societies of the
Micronesian area. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or Senior Level or Consent of Instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MI502 | HISTORY OF MICRONESIA + This course provides a comprehensive understanding of a thematic historical approach
of the Micronesian region. A critical examination of the various forms of historical
evidence, both indigenous and Western, pertaining to the region will be addressed.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or Senior Level or Consent of Instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| MI512 | GUAM/CHAMORRO STUDIES + This seminar is a historical analysis of Guam's colonial legacy and a critical examination
of major contemporary issues including Chamorro cultural survival, land, social and
economic development, political status, religion, and modern modes of scholarly inquiry
in Guam. This seminar presupposes introductory courses in the History of Guam (HI211)
or related disciplines such as Culture and Education in Guam (ED265); Government and
Politics of Guam (PS303); Introduction to Community Services on Guam (SW110).
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| MI691A | SEMINAR IN MICRONESIAN STUDIES + This course provides students an opportunity to pursue in-depth reading and individualized
or small group research projects on selected topics in cultural ecology and resource
management; human services and community health; social, political, and economic issues;
and culture, history, language, and the arts. Prerequisite: MI501, 502, 503, 599.
|
1 - 3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MI691B | SEMINAR IN MICRONESIAN STUDIES + This course provides students an opportunity to pursue in-depth reading and individualized
or small group research projects on selected topics in cultural ecology and resource
management; human services and community health; social, political, and economic issues;
and culture, history, language, and the arts. Prerequisite: MI501, 502, 503, 599.
|
1 - 3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MI691C | SEMINAR IN MICRONESIAN STUDIES + This course provides students an opportunity to pursue in-depth reading and individualized
or small group research projects on selected topics in cultural ecology and resource
management; human services and community health; social, political, and economic issues;
and culture, history, language, and the arts. Prerequisite: MI501, 502, 503, 599.
|
1 - 3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MI691D | SEMINAR IN MICRONESIAN STUDIES + This course provides students an opportunity to pursue in-depth reading and individualized
or small group research projects on selected topics in cultural ecology and resource
management; human services and community health; social, political, and economic issues;
and culture, history, language, and the arts. Prerequisite: MI501, 502, 503, 599.
|
1 - 3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Capstone courses
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| ED697 | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM + This course provides an opportunity to document the successful completion of the PRAXIS
II or comprehensive exam. It is a way to ensure that a student?s academic evaluation
accurately reflects the additional requirement for PRAXIS II or comprehensive exam
and does not provide a false indication that the student is ready to graduate.
|
0 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| ED698 | INTERNSHIP: + INTERNSHIP IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (3-6 credits) F/SP The practice of administration
and supervision in an educational setting is the goal of the program. Through the
internship, a prospective administrator is exposed to the day to day operations of
a school or educational setting. It is a critical transition prior to full time appointment
in a position. Prerequisite: At least three Administration/Supervision Specialization
Graduate courses and consent of advisor. INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (3 credits) FA/SP/As
Needed The practice of counseling in an approved closely supervised setting for a
total of 600 hours, at least 240 of which are direct client contact hours as approved
by instructor. Interns meet regularly on campus or on-site with the faculty instructor.
This internship may be taken over one semester for 6 credits or two consecutive semesters.
Prerequisite: ED619, ED620, ED621, ED622, ED623, ED624, ED625, ED677, ED692 and Consent
of Advisor
|
3 - 6 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/AS REQUIRED |
Students must complete each required course with a grade of B or higher. A student who receives a grade of C or lower in a required course must petition to be permitted to repeat the course.
Field experience of 120 hours in a library or information- centered environment with
supervision
of professional librarians or information specialists. Selection based on academic
advisor
approval, application form, interview, and possession of required competencies. Students
must
apply and be accepted before registration. Selection is by agency. Grade options for
this course
are CR/NC.
PROGRAM CHAIR
Pangelinan J. C. Perry
Office Location: Mailing Address:
Expertise
MEMBERS
San Nicolas A. Roland
Office Location: Mailing Address:
Expertise