Role of information and information technology in organizations (particularly in Western education) and society. Topics include societal needs and demands, diffusion of knowledge and technology, information seeking and use, information/technology and culture.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Criteria, tools, procedures and policies for evaluating, selecting and maintaining informational resources to use in information organizations.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here.
Philosophy of reference service and information literacy. Criteria for evaluation, selection, setup and use of selected basic reference sources to reflect cultural and linguistic diversity of students. Uses of reference sources and information literacy processes.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here.
Selection and use of fiction and non-fiction books, audiovisual and electronic media, and related materials of interest to children that reflect California's cultural diversity and support current curriculum frameworks. Criteria and tools for selection and use. Current issues.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Selection and use of fiction and non-fiction books, audiovisual and electronic media, and related materials of interest to young adults that reflect California's cultural and support current curriculum frameworks. Criteria and tools for selection and use. Current issues.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Philosophy, principles and problems of planning, organizing, supervising and managing a school library media program, technology service, or other information organization.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here.
Prerequisite: Level I computer technology knowledge and skills.
Evaluation, selection, and integration of computer, digital, audiovisual and other technologies for use in schools and other library settings; issues of technology planning, instruction, collaboration, assessment, and digital citizenship.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Consent of program coordinator.
Course Description: Students will model effective practices in administering a library program under the supervision of a qualified library professional. Applications for field experience are due by the deadline as seen on the Graduate Advising home page for the fall or spring semester to receive consideration for admission.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Information on fees related to this course can be found here.