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Library and Information Science (LIS)
College of Natural Sciences
LIS 100 Computers and Information in Arts and
Humanities (3)
LIS 500 Master’s Plan B/C Studies (1)
LIS 591 Library and Information Studies Workshop
(1) Designed for in-service librarians and other information
specialists needing to update their professional skills, focus on a
particular topic, or learn new approaches and concepts. Repeatable for
credit. Credits earned in these courses cannot be applied for graduate
degrees.
LIS 592 Library and Information Studies Workshop
(2) Designed for in-service librarians and other information
specialists needing to update their professional skills, focus on a
particular topic, or learn new approaches and concepts. Repeatable for
credit. Credits earned in these courses cannot be applied for graduate
degrees.
LIS 593 Library and Information Studies Workshop
(3) Designed for in-service librarians and other information
specialists needing to update their professional skills, focus on a
particular topic, or learn new approaches and concepts. Repeatable for
credit. Credits earned in these courses cannot be applied for graduate
degrees.
LIS 601 Introduction to Reference and Information
Services (3) Lecture/discussion course on principles and practice of
reference services in libraries, information centers, online
communities. Nature of reference work, information needs, information
literacy. Bibliographic control, evaluation/use of materials, reference
interviews, search techniques, field component.
LIS 605 Basic Cataloging and Classification (3) Introductory
cataloging and classification covering AACR2, Library of Congress and
Dewey decimal classification systems, LC subject headings, use of OCLC.
LIS 606 Advanced Cataloging and Classification (3) Continuation
of 605 with retrieval techniques from card to online catalogs, Precis,
extensive use of MARC, utilization of biblio-graphic utilities. Pre: 605
or consent.
LIS 610 Introduction to Library and Information
Science (3) Lecture/discussion course on role of libraries, their
social utility in information societies. History and future of libraries
in changing technological world. Information professions, information
ethics, intellectual freedom, intellectual property, information access,
national/international library developments.
LIS 612 History of Books and Libraries (3) History
of print communication: the recording, preservation, and transmission of
knowledge. Development of libraries through the early 20th century as
instruments of communication and cultural transmission.
LIS 615 Collection Development (3) Criteria and
tools for selecting library materials and maintaining an acquisitions
program. Structure of the book trade.
LIS 618 Government Documents (3) Sources,
types, and uses of government documents of United States and
international agencies. Pre: 601 or consent.
LIS 619 Conservation of Library Materials (3) Nature
of library materials and processes that cause their deterioration;
procedures useful in combatting deterioration. Point of view of
administrator rather than practitioner.
LIS 620 Preservation Management (3) Strategies
for establishing preservation programs in libraries and archives,
including planning, survey, disaster planning, grantsman-ship, policy
and power development. Pre: 619 or consent.
LIS 642 Media Technology and Resources (3) Overview
of the use of media technology and the development of media collections
and services in libraries. Use and integration of new emerging
technologies, including problems and issues.
LIS 647 The Systems Approach to Library Operations
(3) Systems analysis; techniques, benefits, and limitations with
focus on libraries. Structured, top-down solutions are stressed.
LIS 650 Management of Libraries and Information
Centers (3) Basic theories and principles of administration for
effective management of public, academic, and special libraries and
information centers, with emphasis on planning, organizing, staffing,
directing, and control. Administrative aspects of public and technical
services, facilities, planning, evaluation, public relations,
interagency cooperation, and the management of change in bureaucratic
organizations.
LIS 652 Introduction to Archives Management (3) Study
of archival principles and management theories applicable to all types
of archives. Includes policy, appraisal, computer, and micrographic
applications, ethical and legal issues.
LIS 653 Seminar in Archival Studies (3) Theory
of archival studies from historical and contemporary perspectives.
Includes public administration, legislation, and relationship to other
repositories. Pre: 652 or consent.
LIS 660 Information Sources and Systems in Science
(3) Bibliographical structure and sources in the basic and applied
sciences. Pre: 601.
LIS 661 Information Sources and Systems in
Humanities (3) Lecture course on information structures of
humanities disciplines, including fine arts, theater arts, literature,
music, religion, philosophy. Information cycle, print and digital
reference information seeking research in the humanities. Field
component. Pre: 601.
LIS 662 Information Sources and Systems in Social
Science (3) Lecture course on information structures of social and
behavioral science disciplines, including anthropology, sociology,
psychology, education, business, history. Information cycle, print and
digital reference services, information-seeking research in the social
sciences. Field component. Pre: 601.
LIS 663 Basic Online/CD-ROM Database Searching (3) A
study of the use of online and CD-ROM databases for interactive
retrieval of bibliographic, full text and directory information.
Learning the concepts of interactive searching, strategy development,
interface and search engine characteristics and essential database
content evaluation. Practical experiences in the query languages of
various online and CD-ROM systems. Pre: 601.
LIS 664 Abstracting and Indexing for Information
Services (3) Lecture course on theory and practice of enhancing
subject access to documents, impact of indexing vocabulary on retrieval;
types of controlled vocabularies; evaluation of abstracts in
professional databases, creation of abstracts for special local and
regional documents. Pre: 670.
LIS 665 Teaching Information Technology Literacy
(3) Lecture course on history, theories, principles, and concepts of
library and information literacy instruction, learning theory and
user-based research methods. Examines program design, administration,
and evaluation. Field component. Pre: 601.
LIS 667 Advanced Online/CD-ROM Database Searching
(3) Lecture course on advanced features of online, Web-based, CDROM
databases and software (natural language searching, similarity searching
by image attributes, term mapping, etc.). Methodologies for evaluating
qualitative/quantitative contents, accessibility of databases,
capabilities of search software. Pre: 663.
LIS 668 The Information Industry (3)
Overview of the information industry, with special emphasis on
electronic publishing and entrepreneurial possibilities. Covers current
and future products, services, and enabling technologies. Pre: 663.
LIS 670 Introduction to Information Storage and
Retrieval (3) A survey of practices, problems, and theory relating
to processing, storage, and retrieval of information in libraries,
information centers, and database search services. Non-conventional and
automated techniques are stressed.
LIS 672 Library Automation (3) Survey of
theories, concepts, methods, and practices relating to the automation of
library operations. Concentrates on systems employing
supermicrocomputers, minicomputers, or mainframes. Pre: 605 or consent.
LIS 673 Information and Records Management (3) Introduction
to the basic theories, methodologies, and technologies applicable to the
management of operating records and internal data in organizations. Pre:
670 or consent.
LIS 674 Database Design and Creation (3)
Lecture course on design and creation of textual
numerical databases from the information specialist and database
producer viewpoints. Covers need analysis, record content and
structuring, software choice and design marketing. Pre: 670.
LIS 676 Expert Systems for Library and Information
Environment (3) Artificial intelligence applications. DBM pattern
recognition, automatic indexing, user inter-faces for integrated library
systems. Pre: 670.
LIS 677 Human Dimension in Information Systems (3) Lecture
course on human element in informtion systems, including physical,
cognitive, and affective behaviors in interactions with non-automated
and computerized information systems. Information retrieval system use
research, qualitative and quantitative research methods, cognitive
science research. Pre: 670.
LIS 679 Library Systems Operation and
Interpretation (3) The management and operation of automated library
systems. Topics include typical systems librarian responsibilities, the
computer room, hardware operation and maintenance, communications and
networks, security, and human factors. Practical aspects of actual
operating systems are emphasized. Pre: 672.
LIS 680 Seminar for Beginning School Librarians (1)
Series of five seminar meetings on topics, issues for beginning
school librarians. Emphasis on building skills and support networks to
help entry level professionals create effective school library programs.
CR/NC only.
LIS 681 Books and Media for Children (3) History
and criticism of children’s literature. Contemporary books and media.
Trends in book publishing and media production. Developmental needs and
interests of children. Selection and evaluation. Research studies.
LIS 682 Books and Media for Young Adults (3) History
and criticism of literature for young adults. Contemporary books and
media. Trends in media for young adults. Developmental needs and
interests of adolescents. Selection and evaluation. Research studies.
LIS 683 Services in Libraries (3) Planning and
implementing services and programming in public and school libraries.
Trends, issues, concerns, networking, competencies, developmental needs
and interests, research, preparing grant proposals.
LIS 684 Administration of School Library Media
Centers (3) Effective management of school library media centers.
Philosophy and objectives, standards, personnel, facilities, resources,
budget, services, library instruction, public relations, program
planning and evaluation.
LIS 685 Traditional Literature and Oral Narration
(3) Analysis of Pacific and Asian traditional literature emphasizing
cultural values. To be used as source material for storytelling.
LIS 686 Information Literacy and Learning Resources
(3) Emphasis on a process approach to information literacy and
integration of information literacy instruction with components of
elementary and secondary curricula. Covers evaluation and use of print
and nonprint/electronic resources in various content areas.
(Cross-listed as ETEC 686)
LIS 687 Information Sources for Hawaiian Studies
(3) Survey of reference and research materials in Hawaiian studies.
Includes historical and contemporary works, arts, humanities, social and
natural sciences, AV, and other non-book sources.
LIS 688 Pacific Islands Information Resources (3) The
study of reference and bibliographical materials for the three major
culture areas of the region--Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia
(excluding Hawai‘i).
LIS 689 Asian-American Resources for Children and
Youth (3) Study of Asian-American resources for young people:
sociohistorical roots, evaluation and selection, curricular and program
uses in a multicultural context.
LIS 690 Internship (3) The internship is
jointly sponsored by the school and library agencies. Selection is based
on interviews, tests and possession of required competencies. Selection
is by agency. CR/NC only. Pre: 601
LIS 693 Special Topics in Librarianship (V) Course
reflects interests of visiting and permanent faculty. Topics such as
human relations, service to special groups, networks, reprography, etc.
LIS 694 Special Topics in Information Technology
(V) This is an open-ended course intended to provide a mechanism for
allowing special topics in such areas as information transfer, networks,
library information systems, and information management.
LIS 695 Seminar in Research in Librarianship (3) Various
methodologies and application to problems of librarianship. Evaluation
of research studies; developing, writing, and critiquing proposals.
Experience with statistical packages for data analysis.
LIS 696 Practicum in Librarianship (V) Skill
development and application of academic study through observation and
practice in a fieldwork program with accompanying seminar. Required for
school library certification in Hawai‘i. Repeatable once. CR/NC only.
Consent of practicum coordinator required.
LIS 699 Directed Reading and/or Research (V) Individualized program
of directed reading and/or research outside the scope of regularly
titled course.
LIS 700 Thesis Research (V) Research for
master’s thesis. Pre: 695.
LIS 701 Seminar in International Librarianship (3) Comparative
librarianship with emphasis on Asia and/or the Pacific Islands;
professional organizations, international agencies, influence of world
literacy and social, cultural, political factors.
LIS 705 Asian Research Materials and Methods (3) Literature
of Asia in Western and Asian languages; bibliography, reference tools,
research methods, sources, published and archival repositories.
(Cross-listed as ASAN 705 and HIST 705)
LIS 715 Seminar in Information Policy and Planning
(3) Public and organizational information policy and planning in
society; public access; impact and control of computers and information
technology. Pre: 610.
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