Course Details
| Department & Course Number | INFOST 501 |
| Class Number | 61463 |
| Course Type | Graduate (Milwaukee Campus) |
| Credits | 3 |
| Meets Requirements | |
| Instructor | Abigail L. Phillips |
| Course Dates | May 28 - August 17, 2024 (12-week Session) |
Curious about working in a library, archive, museum, or other information organization? Or desiring to expand upon the practical skills you already possess working in one of this place? Look no further! This course is an introduction to the profession of Library and Information Science (LIS) broadly. It provides a historical framework and summary of the role of libraries and other information agencies in modern society, describes the general knowledge creation, understanding, and sharing, introduces major issues of information policy and ethics, and highlights aspects particularly relevant for today’s research needs, professional skill building, and information heavy careers.
Course Syllabus (PDF)