Library Information Technology (LIT)

Introduces library reference sources and services. Includes reference interview techniques, print and digital information sources, bibliographic and full text databases, and digital access and retrieval skills. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines library readers' advisory services. Includes readers' advisory resources, library programming, book discussion groups, collection development, formats for books, ebooks and audio books, online applications, and marketing. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces basic principles of library organization and management. Includes the planning process, policies, ethical and legal issues, budgeting, and human resources. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an overview of library technical services, including acquisitions, processing, cataloging and classification. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces the Appalachian literature of Kentucky concentrating on the major contemporary and traditional writers who are distinctly identified with that region. Approaches may include a group of authors, an historical period or aesthetic movement, a genre, a theme, or an aspect of literary theory. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces library services for preschool children, age infant to 5 years. Includes library programming development and production, preschool children's literature, services for parents and for child care services, collection development, and legal issues. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces genealogy services in libraries. Surveys genealogy data sources, research methods, collection development, patron referrals, legal and ethical issues, library programming, and marketing. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).