USC Schedule of Classes

An overview and critical analysis of current practices of information organization, cataloguing, access and reference services, including a conceptual understanding of these skills.

An overview of research methods in information management including the conceptualization of research problems, literature reviews, research design, sampling, measurement, data collection and data analysis. Open only to Library and Information Science students.

An overview of research in learning emphasizing the role of academic librarians as instructors and facilitators of information navigation.

Working in teams and delivering effective presentations is reinforced through an introduction to project management. A project management plan, research paper and presentation are required.

Evidence-based decision making, assessment, legal and ethical frameworks and scenario planning applied to leadership and management competencies in library environments.

Searching sophisticated for-fee and free sources of information unique to particular industry client groups, synthesizing and translating information ethically to critical intelligence.

How information professionals collaborate with nonprofit, for-profit (private) and governmental organizations. Theory and practice emphasizing critical analysis of policies, services, and trends.

Opportunity to pursue independent research in an area of interest above and beyond normal course offerings. Proposal, research and written report/paper required.

Supplements the academic learning experience with temporary employment (paid or unpaid) in the information professions. Supervised by host organization and overseen by MMLIS faculty member.

Student-driven research or project-based experience that integrates the knowledge from course work and applies it to current issues in the field.