The University of New Mexico
EMLS: Educational Media/Library Sci Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
EMLS101 Provides a broad introductory view of the various types of libraries from a historical, philosophical, and ethical perspective. The course will acquaint students with basic library vocabulary, operational procedures and resources. Pre/co-requisites: Permission of the Instructor.
EMLS103 This course is an introduction to services provided in libraries including circulation, reference, reader's services, curriculum support, special programming and the research process. The course will acquaint students with reference interview, various types of reference sources including the Internet and various electronic databases. Pre/co-requisites: Permission of the instructor of EMLS 101
EMLS201 The course will acquaint students with basic concepts of cataloging, emphasizing Dewey Classification and Sears Subject Headings, while providing a broad overview of Library of Congress Classification and LC Subject Headings. Pre/co-requisites: Permission of the instructor.
EMLS202 The course will acquaint students with Children's and Young Adult Literature in school and public libraries. Emphasis will be on the presentation, evaluation, and selection of Young Adult and Children's literature for the library. Pre/co-requisites: Permission of the instructor.
EMLS391 Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.33 33.33 1.00
EMLS424 Study of the organization of book and non-book collections, facilities including design and services in the library and media center. Emphasis on principles of management as applied to libraries including planning, decision-making, organization and human resources.
EMLS425 Study of materials and methods for locating information in general works, encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, biographical works, media guides and other major tools in subject fields.
EMLS427 Study of the purpose, history, theory and principles of classification, cataloging and general arrangement of books and other media. Practical application of the Dewey Decimal classification and Sears List of Subject Headings to both book and nonbook materials.
EMLS437 Study of the principles of selection and evaluation for developing collections of print and nonprint materials; includes acquisition policies, criteria, tools for selection and book repairs. 6.67 20.00 20.00
EMLS451 A survey of books and related materials for middle and high school age students. Emphasis on adolescent reading and the use of literature in the school curriculum. 21.00 25.00 63.00
EMLS460 Study of the organization and management of media centers, of facility design and services related to the production and distribution of materials and equipment.
EMLS470 To instruct teacher librarians in the basics of computer technology, circulation systems, databases and on-line internet searching.
EMLS524 Study of the organization of book and non-book collections, facilities including design and services in the library and media center. Emphasis on principles of management as applied to libraries including planning, decision-making, organization and human resources.
EMLS525 A survey of the characteristics of library users and their information needs on all levels; objectives of information services, techniques in information negotiation and search strategy; and basic information sources. Includes practical experience in the use of basic reference sources.
EMLS527 Principles of classification and cataloging on standard systems including automation applications.
EMLS537 Study of the principles of selection and evaluation for developing collections of print and nonprint materials; includes acquisition policies, criteria, tools for selection and book repairs. 1.67 20.00 5.00
EMLS551 A survey of books and related materials for middle and high school age students. Emphasis on adolescent reading and the use of literature in the school curriculum. 5.67 10.00 17.00
EMLS560 Study of the organization and management of media centers, of facility design and services related to the production and distribution of materials and equipment.
EMLS570 To instruct teacher librarians in the basics of computer technology, circulation systems, databases and on-line internet searches.

"EMLS: Educational Media/Library Sci "Three Fall Subject Average - Enroll: 35.33 Capacity: 108.33 Credits: 106.00'