LIS 388K4 Academic Libraries

Dr. Irene Owens

The University of Texas at Austin

Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Course Description
 To introduce students to academic libraries of all types and to look at the library in relationship to the educational and research programs of the post-secondary institutions of which they are a part. A student may expect to obtain an overview of higher education, academic libraries and their operations and services, and the respective literature on those topics.
Course Goal
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Course Grading and Requirements
  1. Exam 30% (Oct. 8, 1997)
  2. Academic Librarian Biographical Report 20% (Oct 29, 1997)
  3. Two papers
    • 1 Short Issue paper (5-7 pages) 20% (Nov. 12, 1997)
    • 1 Research Paper (15 pages) 30% (Dec. 3, 1997

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Course Textbook
Course Reference
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Current issues and Trends
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Tentative Outline
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