Information Law, Policy and Ethics
Specialization

Description: This specialization introduces students to critical areas of law, policy, and ethics as they impact the LIS field and profession. Courses are designed to provide specialization in the area of sociomatics—with a focus on additional decision-making and analytical skills for information and technology-rich environments. The broader context of information issues is also developed with society at large.

Career opportunities: Chief Information Officer or other managerial positions, Government Compliance Officer, Legislative Specialist, Ethics Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Ethics Officer

Recommended Curriculum


660 Information Policy

661 Ethics & the Information Society

691 Information for Development

738 Legal Information Sources and Services

861 Seminar in Intellectual Freedom

862 Legal Issues for Library and Information Managers

 
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