Department of Library Science

Martha H. LeStourgeon, Chainnan

The Department of Library Science offers courses leading to a minor in Library Science and/or to State endorsement as a school librarian. For a minor in Library Science the following 21 semester hours are required: Library Science 280,281 , 301, 302, 40 I, 402, and 485. The program for students seeking State endorsement as school librarians consists of 21 semester hours of Library Science and 5 semester hours of directed school library service (Education 405).

All course work must be completed prior to directed school library service. Secondary majors in English, Foreign Languages, History, Mathematics, and Science must complete five weeks of practice teaching in their major field and five weeks of library service. Secondary majors in the fields of Art, Business, Health & Physical Education, Home Economics, and Music and all elementary majors must complete ten weeks of practice teaching in their major and five additional weeks in library science.

Library Science 280. (English 280). CHILDREN'S LITERATURE A course designed to assist students preparing to teach in the elementary schools in the selection and evaluation of books and other forms of media appropriate to this age level and in the use of poetry, prose, and other media in the elementary classroom; includes a survey of children's literature. 3 periods a week; 3 credits.

Library Science 281. (English 281). LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS A course designed to assist students preparing to teach in the secondary schools in the selection and evaluation of books for this age level, including adult hooks and classics, as well as other forms of media which might be used appropriately in the secondary classroom. 3 periods a week; 3 credits.

FACULTY

Mary Jo Dollins,Instructor

B.A., Longwood College; M.S. in L.S.,

University of North Carolina at Chapel

Hill Rebecca R. Laine, Assistant Professor

A.B., College of William and Mary; M.S. in L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Martha H. LeStourgeon, Associate Professor and Chainnan

B.S., Longwood College; M.A. in L.S.,

George Peabody College for Teacllers Deborah J. Pearson,Instructor

B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.L.,

University of Denver Barbara W. Skerry,Assistant Professor

B.A., University of Iowa; M.S. in L.S.,

University of Wisconsin Library Science 301. MEDIA SELECTION An introduction to the principles and practices of media selection, including a survey of guidelines, review sources, and selection aids and emphasizing the evaluation of school library materials. 3 periods a week; 3 credits.

Library Science 302. LIBRARY REFERENCE MATERIALS A study of the evaluation and utilization of reference materials, emphasizing those used in school media centers. 3 periods a week; 3 credits.

Library Science 401. ORGANIZATION OF MA TERI A LS A study of the procedures and techniques necessary for the acquisition, cataloging and classification of print and non-print materials. 3 periods a week; 3 credits. Library Science 402. ADMINISTRATION OF LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS A survey emphasizing the philosophy and standards for school media centers; with consideration of organizational patterns, facilities, policies, services and procedures essential to the management of print and non-print materials. 3 periods a week; 3 credits.

Library Science 485. (Education 485). PRODUCTION OF MEDIA FOR INSTRUCTION A laboratory course involving production techniques of media materials for classroom utilization. 3 credits.

Library Science 502. CONTEMPORARY LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER OPERATION AND PRACTICE A critical review and study of operations and practical advances in library services. Prerequisite: a previous course in school library administration. 3 periods a week; 3 credits.