LIBS 415: Library Materials for Children 3 cr.
Survey of literature and media including utilization practices and selection, reading interests and guidance, curricular correlations, and developmental needs. Wide reading and use of materials for children from preschool to middle school. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 417: Organization of Library Materials 3 cr.
Descriptive cataloging and classification of library materials using the Dewey Decimal Classification system and Sears and Library of Congress subject headings. Organization and functions of library catalogs. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 418: School Library Administration 3 cr.
The role of the school library including management principles and practices, school library standards, personnel and financial administration, collection development, physical plant and equipment, and program planning and development. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 427: Information Sources and Services 3 cr.
Evaluation and utilization of principal types of reference and information sources. Basic principles and techniques of reference and information services. Practice in reference and search and synthesis. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 430: Library Practicum 3 cr.
Prerequisite: At least six semester hours of library science. Provision of actual experience in all phases of school library science. Grading is pass/no credit. Six hours of laboratory.

LIBS 490: Special Topics in Library Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of seminar.

LIBS 612: Library Materials for Adolescents 3 cr.
Survey of literature and media including utilization practices and selection, reading interests and guidance, curricular correlations, and developmental needs. Wide reading and use of materials for young adults from middle school through high school. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 615: Library Materials for Children 3 cr.
Survey of literature and media including utilization practices and selection, reading interests and guidance, curricular correlations, and developmental needs. Wide reading and use of materials for children from preschool to middle school. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 617: Organization of Library Materials 3 cr.
Descriptive cataloging and classification of library materials using the Dewey Decimal Classification system and Sears and Library of Congress subject headings. Organization and functions of library catalogs. Three hours of lecture. 

LIBS 618: School Library Administration 3 cr.
The role of the school library including management and practices, school library standards, personnel and financial administration, collection development, physical plant and equipment, and program planning and development. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 627: Information Sources and Services 3 cr.
Evaluation and utilization of principal types of reference and information sources. Basic principles and techniques of reference and information services. Practice in reference and search and synthesis. Three hours of lecture.

LIBS 630: Library Practicum 3 cr.
Prerequisite: At least six semester hours of library science. Provision of actual experience in all phases of school library science.  Grading is pass/no credit. Six hours of laboratory.

LIBS 690: Special Topics in Library Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of seminar.