USC Schedule of Classes

An overview of the history of recorded knowledge from ancient times to the digital age informed by the cultural implications of those eras. Open only to Library and Information Science majors.

An overview and critical analysis of current practices of information organization, cataloguing, access and reference services, including a conceptual understanding of these skills. Open only to Library and Information Science students.

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.

An overview of information technologies, information design and architecture (IA), information retrieval and electronic resources, computer networks, cloud technologies, data storage, web design.

Apply concepts learned during the MMLIS program and investigate research questions and professional problems of concern to employers, their institutions and the profession at large. Open only to: Library and Information Science majors. CR/NC.

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