Public Libraries Specialization (Children/Adult Services)

Description: Appropriate preparation for most careers in public lbrarianship consists of the core courses, practical experience, and a selection of specialized courses from the following list. Because some academic positions require extensive disciplinary knowledge (selector for History, law librarian, music librarian, etc.), they may require graduate degrees in those fields in addition to an MLIS. Specialized disciplinary courses related to sources and services in music, law, and cartographic collections, among others can also be beneficial.

Recommended Curriculum


736 The Public Library

645 Library Materials for Children

646 Library Materials for Young Adults

711 Cataloging and Classification

734 Library Services and Resources for Adults

745 Library Services for Children and Young Adults

774 Online Information Retrieval

823 Seminar in International and Multicultural Information Services

861 Seminar in Intellectual Freedom

862 Legal Issues for Library and Information Managers

 
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