LIS 201 - Foundations of Library and Information Science

Description:
Introductory course covering the history of libraries and information usage in contemporary society. The course will explore the role of libraries in the organization, preservation and dissemination of information and career opportunities in the discipline.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: LIS 110.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of library programs, information systems, and information in a democratic society.
Demonstrate an understanding of the social, ethical, and legal implications of information access, services, and technologies, to include such concepts as intellectual property, educational fair use, privacy, security, and public domain.
Demonstrate an understanding of different types of library and information programs and their service populations.
Demonstrate an understanding of the history and development of the library profession, both nationally and internationally.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/3/2014