Library Science Program
Library Science Program
Library Science Program
Prospectus
Courses in Library Science are offered periodically. Library Science courses are designed to meet the school librarian certification requirements of the Guam Commission of Educator Certification (GCEC). The primary objective of the courses is to prepare school librarians who will be knowledgeable in all main areas of librarianship and who will be able to develop, promote, and administer effective school library programs. The courses will lead to Professional I, School Library Certification on Guam. These courses are in addition to requirements for teacher certification. School librarians on Guam must also meet teacher certification requirements. The current requirements for GCEC School Librarian Certification are 24 semester hours.
Check the GCEC website (https://gcec.guam.gov) for current requirements.
Minor and Certification in Library Science Requirements (24 credit hours)
Required Courses (15 credit hours)
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Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| LS312 | SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA ADMINISTRATION + This is an introduction to school library media center philosophy, organization, administration
and the role of the center in the instructional program. It is a study of the routines,
methods, and records necessary for the daily operation and supervision of the center.
The course examines the role of the librarian and the principal-teacher-student relationship.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| LS315 | REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES + This course is a survey of basic print and electronic resources appropriate to reference
and information services for elementary and secondary schools. It provides practice
in evaluation, selection and use of reference sources, and examines the role of the
school library media center in teaching information literacy.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
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Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| LS314 | SCHOOL LIBRARY METHODS: TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY + This course covers objectives, methods, philosophy and role of the school library
media center in supporting curriculum and instruction. It introduces techniques to
assist teachers in selecting and utilizing appropriate materials for individual, small
group, and large group instruction. It covers development of library skills instruction
and literature appreciation programs.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| LS451 | AUDIO VISUAL EDUCATION + This is a laboratory course in which instructional design and the selection, production,
and utilization of media resources are studied. A survey of perception, communication
and learning theories, as well as selected research studies applicable to the design
of instructional systems are included. Prerequisites: ED300 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| LS452 | COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION + The course is designed to teach preservice and in-service teachers about microcomputers
in education. It provides practical experience with computers, and aids students in
learning the various types of software (applications, utilities, CAI/CMI) and their
school and classroom uses. LOGO is taught. Issues involved in computer use in education
are studied. No previous computer experience is necessary.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| LS453 | MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS AND SERVICES + This course is a survey of multimedia resources that supports learning and instruction
in elementary and secondary schools. Examines policies and criteria for the selection,
evaluation, acquisition, organization and maintenance of non-print media collections
and electronic resources in school library media center. Prerequisites: ED451 and
LS310 or consent
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Pangelinan J. C. Perry
Office Location: Expertise
San Nicolas A. Roland
Office Location: Expertise
