Courses
LI 807 - Foundations of Information and Knowledge Management
(3 credit hours)
Introduction to organizational culture and terminology and to the role of information in society and in private enterprise. Also investigates information search patterns, diagnosis of information needs, and customization of information packages to meet individual and group needs in organizations. Provides an overview of the information transfer cycle, including creation, dissemination, organization, diffusion, utilization, and preservation.
LI 834 - Information Transfer in Information Centers (3 credit hours)
A review of information sources in all formats that are widely used by information centers. The transfer of the knowledge of organizational information into viable and successful information services is emphasized.
LI 841 - Advanced Retrieval and Repackaging (3 credit hours)
This course addresses the theoretical basis as well as provides opportunities for students to develop projects for the retrieval and repackaging of information in a wide variety of information agencies. Students are introduced to strategies for searching various electronically-accessible databases, Internet search engines, and directories. Prerequisite: LI 813.
LI 849 - Records and Information Management - required (2
credit hours)
Records management is the process of creating and
maintaining the records - i.e., the corporate and
cultural memory - of an organization. In this class,
students learn about the field and the concepts
and principles of records and information management.
Students learn about creating and maintaining records
in various physical formats, such as electronic
formats, and about the life cycle of records, from
creation through maintenance to final disposition.
Students also learn about developing effective policies,
systems, and practices regarding these records.
LI 871 - Information Management Practicum (3 credit
hours)
This practicum provides students with supervised, advanced professional work experience in a library or information agency providing information services to a corporate clientele. This work experience is intended to build student competence in addressing real world issues related to information agencies and information management. Students enrolled will also take part in a seminar. Consent of instructor is required.
Electives:
(choose two from the following)
LI 838 - Information Transfer and Government Resources
(2 credit hours)
LI 844 - Database Design & Solutions for Libraries
& Information Organizations (2 credit hours)
LI 846 - Networking for Libraries and Information
Agencies (2 credit hours)
LI 852 - Information Brokering (2 credit hours)
Or pre-approved Current Issues courses in Information Architecture or Metadata.
Total hours for
certificate: 18
