1. Finding the Best Library Program for You!
Right Place, Right Time
Finding the Best Library Program for You!

2. Library and Information Services Online Course Offerings 2018-2019
Library and Information Services certificate – six classes
Associate of Arts degree
Contact:
Dee Johnson
Director of Virtual Campus
Central Community College or
ext. 1418
Library and Information Services
Online Course Offerings
Fall 2018
Spring 2019
Summer 2019
Foundations of Library and Information Services
Managing Collections in Libraries and Information Agencies
Reference Resources and Services
Leadership and Management in Library and Information Agencies
Cataloging and Classification
Library Science Capstone Practicum

3. Foundations in Library and Information Services
Library history and organizations
Foundation Principles/Code of Ethics
Information databases and Internet usage
Accessibility
Patron populations and programming

4. Leadership and Management
Leadership principles
Policies and procedures
Facilities design
Safety and security
Personnel and organizational structure
The future of libraries

5. Managing Collections
Basics of Collection Management (terminology, models)
21st Century Literacies
Selection (All resources, for all age levels)
Acquisition and Deselection/Weeding
Intellectual Freedom
Copyright

6. Cataloging and Classifications
The bibliographic record
Sears and Library of Congress subject headings
Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems
The MARC record
Resource Description and Access (RDA) Instructions

7. Reference Resources and Services
Professional competencies including legal and ethical responsibilities
Reference Interview process
Effective use of print and digital resources including databases, and websites

8. Library Science Capstone Practicum
Last course in the Library and Information Services program
Review of the principle pieces of learning from the Library and Information Services program
Students complete 45 hours of service learning in a host library

9. College of Public Affairs and Community Service
College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Education
School Library Endorsement
Library Science major
College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies
Library Science Concentration
Contact:
Melissa Cast-Brede
Introduction to Library Services
Children’s Literature and Education
Digital Citizenship
Practicum
Teaching & Learning in Digital Environments
Young Adult Literature and Education
Research and Inquiry
Organization of Information
Managing Collection in Libraries & Information Agencies
Leadership and Management in Libraries
***The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) recently received the recognition of #1 Online Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, as ranked by Best College Reviews.

10. Children’s Literature and Education
Literacies (read/write, visual, digital)
Genres/formats
Selection resources/collection development
Readers' Advisory / Childhood development
Community engagement
Diversity in literature

11. Digital Citizenship Information security, digital footprints, privacy
Fake News
Copyright
Social Media
Information ethics
Digital Law (school/library)

12. Teaching & Learning in Digital Environments
Personal information management
Online instruction/content creation
Marketing and promotion of services
Visual/digital literacy
Needs assessment (matching student/patron needs to appropriate tech)

13. Young Adult Literature and Education
Genres/formats
Readers' Advisory / Teen brain development
Literacies (read/write, visual, digital)
Utilization of digital tools to encourage reading engagement/motivation
Diversity in Literature

14. Professional Aspects of both Programs
Professional principles of librarianship
Coursework reflects authentic situations that students can apply
Inclusion of technical skill activities
Opportunities for the students to network

15. Graduate Programs

16. Nebraska Graduate School Library Programs
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Contact: Dr. Sherry Crow
Contact: Dr. R. J. Pasco

17. MLS degree programs represented at NLA
University of Missouri-Columbia
Megan Wilkinson
Emporia State University
Dr. Wooseob Jeong, Dean
San Jose State University
Sandra Hirsch, Director
Texas Woman’s University
Dr. Ling Hwey Jeng, Director