• LIS 4500: Leadership, Advocacy, and Professional Responsibility

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  The course serves as an overview of the various aspects of library leadership, outreach, and advocacy, as well as the professional and ethical responsibilities of teacher librarians. The course will cover aspects of leadership within the school library setting; marketing and advocacy for patrons, users, students, and administrators; professional development within the library profession, including networking; the implementation of ethical library practices; interdepartmental and cross-curricular collaboration between librarians and other teachers and professionals; as well as an overview of the library bill of rights and a librarian?s responsibility toward users. (Summer, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): School Library Program students only
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• LIS 4600: Technology for School Librarians

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course introduces students to technologies appropriate for school library programs, with emphasis on technology that supports the teaching and learning process. The course will focus on instructional technologies, especially in how to create lesson plans using technology, and how to use technology to make learning more accessible to all your students. (Spring, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): School Library Program students only
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• LIS 4891: Practicum

  1.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Practical work experience in the various areas of the Sherratt Library and/or instructional Media Services. Two (2) credit hours available for the library portion and one (1) credit available for instructional media portion. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail] Registration Restriction(s): School Library endorsement students only
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• LIS 6100: Learner Development in the School Library

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  The course provides a foundation for educators? awareness of learners? development within the context of a school library. The course examines promoting cultural competence and respect for inclusiveness, integrating the National School Library Standards, considering learner development, diversity, and differences while fostering a positive learning environment. This class helps prepare librarians to positively impact student learning so that all learners are prepared for college, career, and life. (Summer, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): School Library Program students only
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• LIS 6200: Information Literacy Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course is designed to enable teacher librarians to develop the skills and techniques necessary to plan collaborative information literacy instruction sessions for students that promote information access using a variety of instructional strategies. Students will also learn how to teach the ethical use of information in the service of evaluating information and creating new knowledge, and how to assess their teaching and student learning. (Fall, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): School Library Program students only
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• LIS 6210: Research for Information Professionals

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Introduces students to professional research methods in Library Science as they apply to increasing the knowledge-base, understanding issues and behaviors, and answering current questions in the discipline. The research process from hypothesis, literature review, research design, data collection and analysis, and report writing and publication will all be addressed. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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• LIS 6300: Reading Engagement and Media Literacy

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  The course examines when and why information is needed, where to find it, and how to evaluate it, use, and communicate it in an ethical manner. The course teaches the use of literature in the classroom and introduces students to promote reading for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment. The class helps prepare librarians on how to evaluate and select media for appropriate personal, educational, and professional use. (Fall, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): School Library Program students only
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• LIS 6400: School Library Organization and Access

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  The course examines descriptive cataloging, classification, and subject analysis. This includes the selection and processing of print and non-print materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on the organization and access of information in a school library environment. The course examines financial and selection evaluation criteria to develop, curate, organize, and manage a library collection based on data, budget, and student needs. (Spring, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): School Library Program students only
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• LIS 6500: Leadership, Advocacy, and Professional Responsibility

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  The course serves as an overview of the various aspects of library leadership, outreach, and advocacy, as well as the professional and ethical responsibilities of teacher librarians. The course will cover aspects of leadership within the school library setting; marketing and advocacy for patrons, users, students, and administrators; professional development within the library profession, including networking; the implementation of ethical library practices; interdepartmental and cross-curricular collaboration between librarians and other teachers and professionals; as well as an overview of the library bill of rights and a librarian?s responsibility toward users. (Summer, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): School Library Program students only
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• LIS 6600: Technology for School Librarians

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course introduces students to technologies appropriate for school library media programs, with emphasis on technology that supports the teaching and learning process. The course will focus on instructional technologies, especially in how to create lesson plans using technology, and how to use technology to make learning more accessible to all your students. (Spring, As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): School Library Program students only
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