School Library Studies (MA) - Fall 2021 Cohort

Tentative course schedule
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Fall 2021
SLS
5114
Introduction to the School Library Program
Survey of school librarianship, functions of the school library, national and state professional guidelines and standards, ethical and legal issues; includes a field experience collection management project in a selected school library. Must be taken in the first semester. Prerequisite(s): junior standing; consent of instructor.
3 unit(s)
SLS
5134
Library Resources for Young Adults
Collection development process related to resources of secondary school libraries, with a focus on the roles of the teacher librarian as both information specialist and teacher. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): SLS 4114/5114 (350:114g) or consent of instructor.
3 unit(s)
Spring 2022
SLS
5132
Library Resources for Children
Collection development process related to resources of elementary school libraries, with a focus on strategies for supporting students' reading motivation and reading comprehension. Roles of the teacher librarian as both information specialist and teacher. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): SLS 4114/5114 (350:114g) or consent of instructor.
3 unit(s)
SLS
6250
Information Resources for Inquiry Learning
Collection management for print and digital reference sources and information systems for youth. Question-negotiation, search strategies, critical evaluation, and information use in the context of inquiry based learning. Prerequisite(s): SLS 4115/5115 (350:115g).
3 unit(s)
Summer 2022
SLS
5115
Organization of Information
Application of standards of descriptive cataloging and MARC record for automated systems. Application of Dewey Decimal Classification and standard subject headings for school library catalogs. Administration of library automation systems for management of collections. Introduction of tagging and other web-based methods for organization of information and information sources. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): SLS 4114/5114 (350:114g)/5114 (350:114) or consent of program coordinator.
3 unit(s)
SLS
6230
Technologies for Libraries
Emphasis on technologies for school libraries, including design specific to school library websites (Librarian as program administrator), web-based tools for teaching the inquiry processes (Librarian as teacher) and tools for organizing information for efficient user access (Librarian as information specialist). Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): SLS 4115/5115 (350:115g)/5115 (350:115).
3 unit(s)
Fall 2022
SLS
6223
School Library Curriculum Development
Collaborative role of the school teacher librarian in curriculum design. Study of curriculum frameworks and the curriculum integration of information process models, PK-12, with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning. Prerequisite(s): SLS 4114/5114 (350:114g). Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): SLS 4132/5132 (350:132g) or SLS 4134/5134 (350:134g) or SLS 6250 (350:250).
3 unit(s)
SLS
6295
Research in Library and Information Science
Survey of basic research methodologies and critical evaluation of school library research studies. The use of the research process to develop a draft proposal for a research study, or project. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): SLS 6250 (350:250).
3 unit(s)
Spring 2023
SLS
6225
Leadership in the School Library Program
Administrative and leadership role of the school teacher librarian, including organizational strategies, planning, and policy development. Prerequisite(s): SLS 4114/5114 (350:114g).
3 unit(s)
SLS
6290
Practicum
Experience in the function of elementary and secondary school libraries. Principles of effective collaborative teaching and inquiry based learning. May be repeated up to six hours with permission of the Division. Prerequisite(s): SLS 4114/5114 (350:114g); SLS 6223 (350:223); or written consent of instructor.
3 unit(s)
Summer 2023
SLS
6299
Research
Focus on the process of completing the research study, project, or thesis. Must be taken during the semester when the study is completed and may be repeated. Student must enroll in at least 1 credit hour during the semester the study is completed. Prerequisite(s): SLS 6295 (350:295); consent of department.
3 unit(s)

Please note: Financial aid is not available to students enrolled in less than 4 units of credit this semester.

This curriculum meets requirements for the state of Iowa. Out-of-state students should inquire with their Department of Education regarding specific state requirements.

Students only interested in the Iowa School librarian endorsements should contact the department at library.studies@uni.edu for advisement.

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School Library Studies (MA)