LIBMEDIA 543   ADOLESCENT LITERATURE AND RELATED MEDIA   3 Units

Designed primarily to acquaint the student with books and nonprint media which appeal to the young people aged thirteen to eighteen. Emphasis will be placed on adolescent development, reading interests, and principles of and tools for selection. Reading, listening and viewing guidance techniques appropriate for the classroom and for the school and public library will also be detailed.

LIBMEDIA 562   LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN   3 Units

Designed primarily to acquaint the student with books and nonprint media which will support the reading interests of children at multiple levels, representing multiple cultures and backgrounds. Students will also become familiar with review publications, strategies for building and promoting a children's collection, and how to support intellectual freedom.
PREREQ: ENROLLED IN UWSSLEC

LIBMEDIA 634   DIGITAL TOOLS FOR LEARNING   3 Units

An introduction to digital technologies for accessing, using, creating and communicating information in a variety of formats for enhancing and improving learning.

LIBMEDIA 651   ORGANIZING INFORMATION   3 Units

Learn to describe information resources clearly, assess their information potential, and use strategies and procedures that will help somebody seeking information find what they need. Become familiar with formal and informal strategies for facilitating subject access, such as MARC records, tagging, metadata, controlled vocabularies, abstracting and classification. Address intellectual and practical issues related to creating structured access to information in all formats.

LIBMEDIA 654   LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION   3 Units

The theories, principles and processes underlying the organization and administration of school and public library services: planning, organizing staffing, budgeting, acquiring, and accessing resources, evaluating, scheduling, promoting and marketing, equipping, housing and policy development. Emphasis is on planning, leadership, working toward change and the new roles and responsibilities of the library professional.

LIBMEDIA 690   WORKSHOP   Repeatable   1-6 Units

Variable topics.

LIBMEDIA 691   TRAVEL STUDY   Repeatable   6 Units

Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.

LIBMEDIA 711   LIBRARY MEDIA DIRECTED TEACHING - ELEMENTARY   3 Units

Offered on a pass/fail basis only. Professional laboratory experience under the guidance of carefully selected, qualified cooperating librarians in elementary school libraries in Wisconsin. This is a graduate level Student Teaching option for students working toward 1902 school library media certification.

LIBMEDIA 712   LIBRARY MEDIA DIRECTED TEACHING - MIDDLE   3 Units

Offered on a pass/fail basis only. Professional laboratory experience under the guidance of carefully selected, qualified cooperating librarians in middle school libraries in Wisconsin. This is a graduate level Student Teaching option for students working toward 1902 school library media certification.

LIBMEDIA 714   LIBRARY MEDIA DIRECTED TEACHING - SECONDARY   3 Units

Offered on a pass/fail basis only. Professional laboratory experience under the guidance of carefully selected, qualified cooperating librarians in secondary school libraries in Wisconsin. This is a graduate level Student Teaching option for students working toward 1902 school library media certification.

LIBMEDIA 741   INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES   3 Units

This course examines the current and emerging technological systems and software used in schools and libraries, their selection, implementation, management and evaluation, as well as legal and ethical issues involved in their use.

LIBMEDIA 751   LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION OF LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS   3 Units

This course addresses the advanced administrative and leadership competencies needed by district library and technology coordinators. Students will address administrative issues, policies and practices, including the development of a vision; leadership and group dynamics; long-range planning; legal and ethical issues; advocacy; grant writing; infrastructure; and personal professional development.
PREREQ: LIBMEDIA 454 OR LIBMEDIA 654

LIBMEDIA 752   DESIGN OF CURRICULUM FOR INQUIRY   3 Units

School librarians provide curriculum support, coaching, and information and technology literacy skills instruction. This course provides the theoretical basis and hands-on experience to carry out these roles working with teachers and students.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND LIBMEDIA 439 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR

LIBMEDIA 756   INFORMATION, VIRTUAL LIBRARIES & THE INTERNET   3 Units

Students will address the practical, intellectual and societal issues associated with the change from physical to virtual libraries. They will learn to use equipment, software, and strategies to find, evaluate, organize, provide access to, and disseminate textual, audio, graphical and video information.

LIBMEDIA 790   WORKSHOP   Repeatable   1-6 Units

Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques.

LIBMEDIA 793E   SUPERVISED ELEMENTARY LIBRARY PRACTICUM   3 Units

Supervised field experience in elementary library media center.
PREREQ: GRADUATE STATUS, APPLICATION, COMPLETION OF AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT UW-WHITEWATER, 3.0 GPA IN LIBRARY MEDIA COURSES TAKEN BEFORE ENTERING THE LIBRARY MEDIA PRACTICUM, AND CONSENT OF PROGRAM COORDINATOR.

LIBMEDIA 793S   SUPERVISED SECONDARY LIBRARY PRACTICUM   3 Units

Supervised field experience in a high school library media center.
PREREQ: GRADUATE STATUS, APPLICATION, COMPLETION OF AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT UW-WHITEWATER, 3.0 GPA IN LIBRARY MEDIA COURSES TAKEN BEFORE ENTERING THE LIBRARY MEDIA PRACTICUM, AND CONSENT OF PROGRAM COORDINATOR.

LIBMEDIA 793C   SUPERVISED SCHOOL LIBRARY PRACTICUM COMBINED   3 Units

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, APPLICATION, COMPLETION OF AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT UW-WHITEWATER, 3.0 GPA IN LIBRARY MEDIA COURSES TAKEN BEFORE ENTERING THE LIBRARY MEDIA PRACTICUM, AND CONSENT OF PROGRAM COORDINATOR.

LIBMEDIA 793M   SUPERVISED MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY PRACTICUM   3 Units

Supervised practicum in middle school library.
PREREQ: GRADUATE STATUS, APPLICATION, COMPLETION OF AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT UW-WHITEWATER, 3.0 GPA IN LIBRARY MEDIA COURSES TAKEN BEFORE ENTERING THE LIBRARY MEDIA PRACTICUM, AND CONSENT OF PROGRAM COORDINATOR.

LIBMEDIA 798   INDIVIDUAL STUDIES   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.