Course Summary
Storage and retrieval problems as approached by conventional and non-conventional methods. Computer applications in libraries.
This is a required, core course for the LIS Program and a prerequisite for many higher level information science classes. Students with considerable experience with computer technology, information management, and web-page design may elect to pass out of this class and proceed, without credit being given credit for this course, to higher level information science classes.
Information technology vocabulary and skills are necessary throughout library and information professions. This course provides the basic vocabulary and skills for enabling library and information professionals. It provides the basic vocabulary and skills needed for higher-level programming, database, and web-design courses in the Library and Information Science Program (LISP).
You'll work with the microsoft office suite (word, excel, access, and powerpoint) and learn basic html. If you are lucky enough to have Dr. Li for this course, you'll find that she answers her emails quicker than any other faculty member in the LISP.
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Comments (3)
Jessica Walker said
at 1:43 pm on Aug 12, 2006
I took the class completely online with Jan Utz. If you're unfamilar with computers, be prepared to work pretty hard, but if you've been using them for a while, the class is a breeze. Also, if you take Jan for this class, be prepared to fork over an extra $75 to get PowerPoint certified.
courtney said
at 4:48 pm on Aug 12, 2006
I learned a great deal with Utz. You will work hard but she is understanding, supportive and will answer your questions quickly. I also enjoyed taking the course via blackboard - there were numerous times when I would "attend" class late at night and watch numerous videos in one sitting - it worked well for my schedule.
Anonymous said
at 8:43 pm on Oct 13, 2007
Utz: She is supportive and the Microsoft Word stuff is fairly easy. She needs more teaching experience, especially with PowerPoint and HTML, needs to understand that students have different learning styles and that her instructive methods aren't understood by everyone. With HTML, at least 20/25 students had questions on how to do it.
I completely agree with the "If you're unfamiliar with computers..." comment posted by Jessica.
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