Library Science Undergraduate Courses

Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.  

For course syllabi, see the departmental website.

LS 198 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE     (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry.  In-depth study of a substantive problem.  Letter grade only.  May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

LS 199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE     (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry.  In-depth study of a substantive problem.  Letter grade only.  May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

LS 300 INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARIANSHIP     (3)

History of libraries; librarianship as a profession, including literature of the field and a general overview of kinds of libraries and library services.

LS 301 REFERENCE AND BIBLIOGRAPHY     (3)

Reference services and the use of basic reference materials.

LS 302 CLASSIFICATION AND CATALOGING     (3)

Basic tools employed in processing library materials.

LS 303 LIBRARY PRACTICE I     (2)

Professional and clerical duties in a school, college, university, public, or special library. Opportunity to perform a variety of library duties under the direction of a professional librarian. Pass-fail only. Prerequisite: (LS 301 and LS 302) or International Student Group

LS 315 LIBRARY PRACTICE II     (2)

Specialization in library work. Opportunity to work under the direction of a professional librarian. Prerequisite: LS 303 or International Student Group

LS 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION     (1-12)

Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only.  Fee required.  No repeat limit.

LS 398 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE     (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem.  Letter grade only.  May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

LS 399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE     (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only.  May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

LS 400 PRIN OF BOOK SELECT     (3)

LS 400C PRINCIPLES OF BOOK SELECTION     (3)

Chief aids in selecting materials for all types of libraries; comparison of editions and translations, and a critical consideration of reviews. CAP

LS 401 ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES     (3)

Functions, organization, control, and equipment of the school library; relationship of the librarian to the administration and the instructional program of the school.

LS 402 HISTORY OF BOOKS AND PRINTING     (3)

Written communication from the earliest times to the present; examines examples of the printer's art through the ages.

LS 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE     (1-12)

Individualized supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. Fee required.  No repeat limit.

LS 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH     (1-6)

Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser.  Pass-fail only.

LS 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY     (1-6)

Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail only.

LS 498 SENIOR SEMINAR     (1-3)

Integrates theory and practice, with emphasis on historical, contemporary, and future issues.  Letter grade only.  May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

LS 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS     (1-3)

Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.