Table III-39

Specific Course Changes Made within the Past Academic Year

School	Courses Added	Courses Dropped	Experimental Courses
Alberta	Contemp.Theories/Practices of Reading The Internet: Design & Management Critical Strategies for the Info. Universe
Arizona	Economics of Information Controlled Vocabularies Decision Making for Info Professionals		Services to Minorities Online Searching Introduction to Archives Information Literacy Trends/Issues in E-learning for Information Professionals Competitive Intel./Government Reg. Issues of Global Resources & Librarianship
British Columbia	Foundations of Health Informatics Information Policy Contemporary Canadian Children’s Lit. Illustrated Books for Children Competitive Intelligence Music Archives
Buffalo	Legal Information Sources		Business Intelligence Legal Information Sources Electronic Legal Information
Catholic	Library Resources for the Young Child		Entrepreneurial Librarianship
Clarion	Management of Public Libraries Mgmt of School Library Media Centers Management of Special Libraries & Information Centers Library Automation & Instructional Technology	Management of Libraries
Dalhousie	Digital Forensics & Risk Management	Entrepreneurship	Electronic Text Design
Dominican	Advanced Topics in Knowledge Management		Collection Management Books for Early Chldhood History of Children’s Books Internet Publishing Web Design Project Management Technology in Schools Resources of American Research Public Library History Seminar: Youth Services Seminar: Curriculum Issues Intellectual Property Competitive Intelligence
Drexel	3^rd Generation Distributed Systems in eBusiness		Data Mining Survey: Healthcare Informatics Topics in Information Systems Topics in Information Science Research Statistics I
Emporia	Instructional Techniques for Teaching Teaching in the Info Professionals Collection Development		Digital Reference Teaching Information Literacy Skills in the Classroom Reader’s Advisory Service Creating a Professional Image Preservation Issues Introduction to Health Sciences Librarianship Collection Development Scenarios & Information Management Introduction to Copyright Archives/Manuscripts Cataloging Practicum Dreamweaver and Other Software for Designing
Florida State		Foundations of Info. Studies
Hawaii			Personalized Web-based Info. Delivery
Illinois	Architecture of Network Info. Systems	Communication Roles/Responsibilities of Libraries Measurement & Evaluation of LIS	Undergrad Minor Special Topics Emerging Technologies Web Based Training Web Technology & Techniques Adv. Special Topics Designing Universally Accessible Web Resources Museum Informatics Search Engines/Information Retrieval Systems Social History of US Telecommunications Technology Support of Inquiry Environments for Learning and Teaching Web Structures/Info. Architecture Advanced Problems in LIS Advanced Popular Literature Change Management Competitive Intelligence Current Topics in Collection Development Data Analysis for LIS Research Distributed Knowledge Document Processing Information Professional Standards Indexing & Abstracting Information Architecture Information Books & Resources for Youth Information Consulting I Information Services Marketing Interfaces to Information Systems Knowledge Studies for Info. Studies Legal Issues in LIS New Literacies Qualitative Methods in LIS Research Representing/Organizing Information Resources Scenario Based Design Seminar: History and Perspectives on Information Infrastructure Social History of US Telecommunications Special Library Administration Teaching Practicum Topics in Know. Repre. Web Design/Construction for Organizations Writing in LIS
Indiana	Intro. to Information Architecture Interface Design for Collaborative Information Spaces Information Visualization		Introduction to Information Architecture Interface Design for Collaborative Information Spaces Information Visualization
Iowa	Transition From Manuscript to Print Non-Profit Organizations Effectiveness	Marketing: Cost Effectiveness Informatics & Law Research Practitioner	Introduction to Archives
Kent			Electronic Publishing
Kentucky			Medical Informatics
Long Island			Teaching Methodologies in the SMC Digital Tools Teaching in Libraries Promoting Your Library XML Webmastering Marketing the Public Library Business and Competitive Intelligence
Louisiana	Principles of Archives Management Electronic Description of Archival Materials Principles of Records Management		Digital Libraries
Maryland	Elective in Archives/Records Mgmt.	Proseminar: Dev. & Operation of Library & Information Service Archives & Lib. in Western Civ. Planning of Library Facilities	Currrent Problems in Preservation Seminar in Collection Development. Digital Libraries: Technology/Policy Building the Human-Computer Interface Instructional Materials Development Information & War Against Terrorism Knowledge Management Visual & Sound Materials Seminar: School Library Media Services Information Use InformationTechnology Information in History & Information Analysis Managing Cultural Institutions Diversity in Librarianship Issues in Information Policy
Michigan	Information Networks Policy Natural Language Processing ECommunities: Analysis/Design of Online Interaction Environments	Technology in Design	Learning to Teach the Strategic Use of Complex Computer Applications
Missouri			Seminars Way Cool Fast & Free Internet Resources for Teachers Way Cool Fast/Fun Web Site Creation Genre Fiction & Reading Planning/Constructing Library Buildings Other Courses Designing Constructivist Learning Environments Formative/Summative Evaluation Instructional Design & Implementation Strategies Human Information Behavior Information Resources in Business Interactive Story Design & Research Current Issues in Librarianship Internet Technology & Social Studies Intro.ductionto Health Informatics for Libraries Performance Technologies Design/Modeling Systems
NC Chapel Hill	Retrieving/Analyzing Information Database Concepts/Applications Information Ethics	Organizing/Retrieving Information Research in Information Retrieval Research in Communication	Books, Publishing, and the Media Information Entrepreneurship Collaboration Strategies Consumer Health Information Cultural Resources: Digital Preservation & Access Data Mgmt & Mining Using SAS Evidence-based Medicine Evolving Optimal Systems Information & Culture Information Ethics Information Systems & Services Machine Learning Project Management Qualitative Data Collection & Analysis
NC Greensboro			Library Services to Adults Archival Resources History of Libraries Issues in Technical Services Electronic Journals
North Texas			Advanced Storytelling Hististory and Ethnography of Youth Information Services Multiethnic Materials for Children & Young Adults Database Design for Information Professionals Community Based Health Information Medical Digital Imaging Distributed Learning Librarianship Intellectual Property for Information Professionals
Oklahoma	Information Environments Object Oriented Info Systems Information Systems & Networks Design and Implementation of Networked Based Information Services Information Studies Field Projects Internship in Information Studies
Pittsburgh	User Needs & Information Services Digitizing Research Database Design and Applications		XML Museum Archives Library Instruction
Pratt	Introduction to the Information Professions Information Services. & Resources Knowledge Organization Information Technologies Museums & Library Research Conservation/Preservation Studies in Special Collections	Automated Document. Retrieval Office Automation Systems CD-ROM Production Automatic Library Systems	Institute on Special Collections Leading Library Change
Queens	Introduction to Metadata for Cataloging/Classification of Internet Resources Mythology/Folklore for Children & YA Advanced Reader Advisory Services in Public Libraries		Planning/Delivery of Services to Young Adults in Public Libraries Advanced Reader Advisory Services in the Public Libraries Cataloging/ Class. of Internet Resources Mythology/Foklore for Children & Young Adults
Rhode Island	Digital Resources for Children/Teens	Database Management for Information Systems	Community Relations for Librarians Information Ethics Information Policy
St. Johns	Introduction to Digital Librarianship Metadata for Information Professionals Web Design for Libraries and Information Centers Information Ethics International Librarianship Classification Schemes/Information Architecture Exploring NY Libraries	Organization of Information: Issues for the Electronic Environment	Building a Library Website Curriculum Materials K-12
San Jose			Emerging Technologies Information Brokering Business The Global Internet
Simmons	Curriculum Frameworks/Instructional Strategies for Library Teachers Apprenticeship (preK-12) Intro. to Information Architecture Introduction to Information Design
South Carolina		Informations Sources of International Organizations
South Florida			Libraries as Multicultural Institutions Digital Libraries Visualization of Knowledge Consumer Health Information Library Services for Genealogists Library Services for Distance Learners Teaching Information Literacy Skills Information Services. in Business and Law
Southern Connecticut	Storytelling Art & Technique History and Development of Folktales in Oral Tradition Oral Tradition in Ancient & Modern Mythology
Syracuse	Cost Modeling Final Project in Telecommunications Systems Practicum in Teaching
Texas	Curriculum Overhaul added 18 courses	Dropped 7 courses
Toronto	Electronic Records Mgmt Information Management in Organizations Architecture of Information Systems & Organizations Designing Electronic Descriptive Tools Interacting Information Systems Archives: Access, Advocacy & Outreach Information Policy
Washington	Information Literacy for Teaching & Learning Systems Analysis		Human Cognition & Info Systems Library Consortia Digital Copyright Designing Metadata Schema Information Management Issues in Organizations Information Resources & Services in Culturally Diverse Communities Services & Resources for Young Children & Parents
Wayne State			Book Reviewing of Children’s/YA Literature
Western Ontario	Health Informatics Shaping News & Information through Technology Consumer Health Information & Services	Information Management Information Media	Information Policy Web Design and Architecture Electronic Librarian Archival Reference Services & Outreach
Wisconsin-Madison	Mass Media & Global Communication Geographies of Information Community Information Technologies Digital Divides & Differences Impacts of Technology Cyberspace Law	Specific Literature Courses LIS 832 LIS 833 LIS 836	Information in Cultural Context
Wisconsin-Milwaukee	Digital Libraries Information Sources & Services in Social Science & Humanities	Information Sources & Services in the Humanities	Selection & Appraisal of Archives

Other Specific Changes to Curricula

· Alabama renamed LS 500 from Bibliographic Organization and Control to Organization of Information. They also reviewed the entire PhD program in the College.

· Albany changed requirement for school library track in MSIS to two internships effective Spring 2003 to meet new state certification requirements. The combined degree programs with MLS were changed to combined degree programs with MSIS.

· Alberta continued to examine technology area and implemented in-house Internet course.

· Arizona reviewed and revised the core curriculum.

· British Columbia reviewed PhD’s in Archival Studies, Library and Information Studies.

· Buffalo revised course description for LIS 505 & 506 to ensure consistency.

· Catholic revised Special Topics courses.

· Clarion reviewed Management, Technology, and School Library Media curriculums.

· Dominican agreed in February 2002 to begin a review of core curriculum in the Fall of 2002. They approved the Knowledge Management Master’s Degree Program.

· Drexel recommended a new course sequence for the online MS(LIS) Mgmt of Digital Information (MDI) specialization.

· Emporia added a Legal Information Management Certificate for credit. They reduced required hours from 21 to 13 for the MLS.

· Florida State created 5 concentrations for the Master’s curriculum.

· Illinois was approved for LEEP online delivery for the CAS. They redesigned 2 core courses for the MS program.

· Iowa increased 4 courses from 2 semester hours to 3 semester hours and made Reference a required course.

· Kent State reviewed and is revising the Culminating Experience.

· Long Island reviewed the core requirements.

· Louisiana reviewed the required courses and revised prerequisites for field experience.

· Maryland revised courses unique to school media track to be in accordance with state and national certification standards. They are considering reducing total credit hours for 4 core courses from 12 to 9 to allow 3 more elective credits.

· Michigan added MSI and MSW (Master of Social Work).

· Missouri reviewed the MA program, but made no changes.

· NC Chapel Hill adjusted prerequisites to reflect new courses and added an Undergraduate Major in Information Science (BSIS)

· NC Greensboro reviewed licensure for “Instructional Technology Specialist Computers”

· North Texas reviewed and revised General Practice Program of Study.

· Oklahoma is continuing to review core requirements for MLIS degree.

· Pratt redesigned core by reducing from 18 to 12 starting in Fall of 2002.

· Puerto Rico is continuing to evaluate new curriculum begun in August 2000.

· Queens offered GLIS 763 in on-line and traditional classroom modes and added a Certificate in Children, and YA Services in the Public Library.

· Rutgers added a 39 credit hour undergraduate program in Information Technology and Informatics (ITI).

· St. John’s added new concentration in Digital Libraries. They also dropped a “type of literature” course and replaced it with either Reference or Information Organization.

· Simmons added a Competitive Intelligence Center for new program area.

· South Carolina is reviewing their curriculum in the core requirements.

· Southern Connecticut added a sixth-year concentration in Art of the Oral Tradition.

· Southern Mississippi is continuing the review of the master’s program.

· Syracuse modified TNM program, effective Summer 2002.

· Tennessee reviewed and revised the required course sequencing.

· Texas overhauled the total curriculum of the MSIS.

· Texas Woman’s revised course rotation schedule allowing for students attending FT to complete degree within three semesters. They also added two seminars, one of which is required for new doctoral students.

· Toronto added a new one-year Diploma of Advanced Studies (post MISt degree). They also revised Enhancement of Research Option to a Thesis Option and added a new collaborative program, Knowledge Media Design.

· UCLA added the MA program of Moving Image & Archival Studies.

· Washington approved a new prefix (ITA) for professional courses offered in certificate programs to highlight uniqueness of these offerings and approved distance MLIS.

· Wayne State is continuing ongoing review of MLIS curriculum and specifically the areas of concentration.

· Western Ontario added an MA and PhD in Media Studies.

· Wisconsin-Madison is developing a whole new range of electives and adding a number of cross-listed courses.

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