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Graduate Library Media
Graduate Library Media
2013 Fall Term
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ADOLESCENT LITERATURE AND RELATED MEDIA
LIBMEDIA 543
Designed primarily to acquaint the student with books and nonprint media which appeal to the adolescent interest. Emphasis will be placed on adolescent human growth and development, reading interests and principles of selection.
FINDING AND USING INFORMATION
LIBMEDIA 550
Support the inquiries, interests and investigations of the community by identifying questions, connecting library members with the information they seek and providing services associated with it's use. The course introduces basic reference theory and professional practice, and the tools, information resources and problem solving strategies used by professionals.
DIGITAL TOOLS FOR LEARNING
LIBMEDIA 634
An introduction to digital technologies for accessing, using, creating and communicating information in a variety of formats for enhancing and improving learning.
WORKSHOP
LIBMEDIA 690
Variable topics.
LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION OF LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
LIBMEDIA 751
This course addresses the competencies needed by those seeking to become district library, media and technology coordinators. Students will consider administrative issues, policies and practices pertinent to operation of effective information, media and technology programs in schools. Theses include such aspects as: the development of a vision that supports the overall objectives of schools; leadership and group dynamics; long-range planning; facilities and services; staff development; fiscal management; the selection, distribution and coordination of resources; and the role of professional organizations and state agencies.
WORKSHOP
LIBMEDIA 790
Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques.
SUPERVISED SCHOOL LIBRARY PRACTICUM COMBINED
LIBMEDIA 793C
This course provides licensed teachers in the school library program with the opportunity to fully develop, practice, and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework in a supervised field experience in an elementary and a secondary school library and in work in their own schools. Students create a portfolio demonstrating mastery of program competencies. Prereq: Graduate status, review of portfolio and consent of instructor, completion of at least 12 credits at UW-Whitewater, 3.10 GPA in library media courses taken before entering the library media practicum.
SUPERVISED ELEMENTARY LIBRARY PRACTICUM
LIBMEDIA 793E
Supervised field experience in elementary library media center. Prereq: Graduate status, application and portfolio review, completion of at least 12 credits at UW-Whitewater, 3.10 GPA in library media courses taken before entering the library media practicum.
SUPERVISED SECONDARY LIBRARY PRACTICUM
LIBMEDIA 793S
Supervised field experience in elementary library media center. Prereq: Graduate status, application and portfolio review, completion of at least 12 credits at UW-Whitewater, 3.10 GPA in library media courses taken before entering the library media practicum.