ILS 561

Public Libraries

Professor A. Bielefield
Fall 2010

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Catalog Description

Organization, administration, and services of municipal, county, and regional libraries. Basic developments and trends are considered. The role of public libraries as educational institutions is examined.

 

Course Objectives

1. Gain knowledge of public library history;

2. Understand public library organization and governance;

3. Recognize staffing needs;

4. Identify community requirements for services and programs.

 

Sample of Course Work

Library Walkabout (.doc)

Library Website Analysis (.doc)

Public Library Statutes (.doc)

Case Study (.doc)

 

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Capstone Portfolio

Master of Library Science

 

Southern Connecticut State University

Department of Information and Library Science

Fall 2010

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