Announcement of Courses

• LIBR 51. Introduction to Libraries and Library Materials
• LIBR 53. Information Resource Services
• LIBR 55A. Cataloging and Classification
• LIBR 55B. Technical Processing
• LIBR 56. Computers in Libraries
• LIBR 57. Internet Research Strategies
• LIBR 58A. Legal Resources
• LIBR 58B. Medical Libraries and Resources
• LIBR 58C. Business Libraries and resources
• LIBR 59. Work Experience in Library Information Technology
• LIBR 90. Topics in Library Technology

Library Information Skills

• LIS 10. Use of Information Resources

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

LIBR 53. Information Resource Services (2)
Lec-2
Prereq.: LIBR 51
The study of the role of the Library Technician in the Public Service sector of the information industry. Manual and online circulation systems, statistical design and compilation, inventory control, reserve desk maintenance, supervision, personnel problem solving, the information desk, interviewing techniques, shelving, paging, design of information displays, and computer maintenance of records. CSU

LIBR 55A. Cataloging and Classification (3)
Lec-3
Prereq.: LIBR 51
Advise: MABS 38 or WDPR 391A
The study of cataloging and classification of information resources, including books, periodicals, audiovisual, computer software, CD-ROM and Internet materials. The manual process of cataloging materials and the online network systems for copy cataloging. Use of the Dewey and Library of Congress classification schemes. CSU

LIBR 55B. Technical Processing (3)
Lec-3
Prereq.: LIBR 51
Advise: MABS 38 or WDPR 391A
A continuation of LIBR 55A. The study of the applied aspects of technical services. Acquisitions; bibliographic verification and control; serials; bindery preparation; Interlibrary Loan; repair and maintenance of resources; library automation; and basic bookkeeping and budgeting techniques. CSU

LIBR 56. Computers in Libraries (3)
Lec-3
Prereq.: LIBR 51
Advise: MABS 38 or WDPR 391A
Hands-on experience with microcomputers, accessing computer databases and microforms as used in information and resource centers. CSU

LIBR 57. Internet Research Strategies (2)
Lec-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
The Internet as a research tool. Use Internet access tools to identify appropriate sources for a given topic. Formulate search strategies and retrieve information. Compare information found on the Internet with that found in other library sources. CSU

LIBR 58A. Legal Resources (1)
Lec-1
The study of the use of legal research tools. The use of printed resources and computerized search techniques is stressed. CSU

LIBR 58B. Medical Libraries and Resources (2)
Lec-2
The study of the use of library medical research tools and medical libraries for the library technician or student entering the health or medical fields. The use of printed, online, CD-ROM and Internet search techniques is stressed. CSU

LIBR 58C. Business Libraries and resources (2)
Lec-2
The study of the use of business research resources and corporate, academic and public business collections. The use of print and computer accessed information is stressed. CSU

LIBR 59. Work Experience in Library Information Technology (3)
Conf-1, work-10
Prereq.: LIBR 51, 53, 55A, 55B, 56, or consent of instructor
Repeat: max. 6 units
Coreq.: Enrollment in 4 semester units
Supervised practice in local libraries; weekly conference for evaluation and discussion of the experience. CSU

LIBR 90. Topics in Library Technology (0.5 ea.)
Lec-9 hrs (tot.) P/NP only
Repeat: May vary
Lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, and hands-on experiences pertaining to the duties of library/media personnel. Subject varies according to demand and timeliness. CSU
    LIBR 90A. MARC Records and the Online Catalog.

LIS 10. Use of Information Resources (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: ESL 150 or placement in ESL 82 or 160
Use and evaluation of online and print information resources such as catalogs, periodical databases, WWW, and reference sources. Emphasis on developing effective information search techniques and evaluating results. Open to students who have not completed or are not currently enrolled in LIBR 51. Fulfills the SFSU Library Requirement.  CSU/UC