LIB 5250 - Academic Libraries (3)

When Offered: On Demand
This core course will provide an overview of academic librarianship, helping to prepare students for a wide variety of careers in different types of academic libraries. Students will learn about the history of libraries in higher education, faculty governance and responsibilities, leadership, collections, funding, instruction and outreach, scholarly publishing, assessment and evaluation, and other services or emerging trends commonly found in academic libraries. We will also discuss the various types of academic libraries including four-year, community college and research institutions. The course will serve as a springboard for those who wish to pursue a career in academic libraries. The goal is to provide a broad knowledge base, which will allow students to explore multiple areas of potential library work.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: LIB 5000