Coursework & Professional Development
This page contains information about completed and ongoing coursework in Drexel University’s M.S.L.I.S. program, and my professional development activities.
Updated: March 18, 2010
Webinars & Workshops
Music 2.0: Revenue Streams, Consumer Behavior, and Policy Issues
Sponsored by EDUCASE Live!
Presented by:
Michael Bracy -Policy Director, Future of Music Coalition
Kristin Thomson – Education Director, Future of Music Coalition
Date Attended December 16, 2009
The e-Science Imperative: The Future of Data Management in Academic Libraries
Sponsored by the Association of Research Libraries
Presented by Wendy Pradt Lougee & Dr. Scott D. Brandt
Date Attended December 8, 2009
Best Practices for Information Services
Sponsored by Dialog’s Quantum2 program
Presented by Betty Jo Hibberd
Date Attended October 22, 2009
Conferences
American Library Association MidWinter Conference: January 2010
Sixth Annual Leadership Symposium (Sponsored by: The Association of Research Libraries ): January 2010
California Library Association Annual Conference: November 2009
Coursework
Spring 2010
INFO 560 – Archives I
w/ Susan E. Davies
Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of archives, including an overview relating to the elements of an archival program and the role and work of archivists. Focuses on the functions of the archives, such as acquisition, appraisal, arrangement and description, preservation, reference, outreach, and technology in archives.
INFO 640 – Managing Information Orgs
w/ Michael J. Krasulski
Applies theories and techniques of management to libraries, information centers, and information enterprise, concentrating on political processes, leadership, communication, human resources, organizational structure, decision making, planning, and control. Also includes elements of project management.
INFO 672 – Resources in the Humanities
w/ Alison M. Lewis
Studies the major information resources in the fields of religion, philosophy, the performing arts, the visual arts, language, and literature. Emphasizes user needs, bibliographic organization of the materials, collection building, and the provision of reference and information services.
Winter 2010
INFO 651 – Academic Library Service
w/ Brian Mathews
Examines the role of library service in higher education, with emphasis on problems of organization, administration, services, and the relationship of the library to the overall educational program.
INFO 673 – Resources in Social Science
w/ Alison M. Lewis
Studies major information resources in the social sciences, including history, geography, political science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, demography, economics, and education. Emphasizes bibliographic organization, collection building, user needs, and reference service.
INFO 688 – Instructional Role Information Specialist
w/ Belinha De Abreau
Examines the instructional role of the information professional. Emphasizes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of instruction for the purpose of information education.
Fall 2009
INFO 530 – Foundations of Information Systems
w/ Valerie Yonker
Introduction to concepts and applications of Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) as applied throughout library and information science. Topics include the structure of information systems, hardware and software concepts, basic principles of systems analysis and design, and contemporary applications of computers in organizational environments.
INFO 552 – Intro to Web Design for Info Orgs
w/ Joseph F. Armetta
Introduction to creating websites that incorporate participatory and interactive web services to support users in information organizations. Includes design, implementation, and evaluation of approaches such as wikis, blogs and social networking. Students learn to establish websites that meet usability, accessibility and intellectual property standards, via composition of text and graphic files, and use of scripts for interactive application to support community information resource needs.
INFO 665 – Collection Development
w/ Catherine D. Collins
Introduces the basic steps of collection development, including community analysis, preparation of policy, criteria for selection of materials, acquisition, weeding, and evaluation. Explores a variety of related issues, including the impact of electronic access on collection development.
Summer 2009
INFO 520 – Social Context of Information Professions
w/ Alison M. Lewis
Surveys the professional, social, ethical, and legal issues that affect information service professionals and organizations. Addresses such topics as information law, access, ownership, and censorship. Studies professional organizations and the sociology of professions.
INFO 660- Cataloging and Classification
w/ Rebekah Kilzer
This course introduces students to the most fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools of information organization. It provides intensive practice in the fundamentals of library cataloging and classification with the primary focus on modern textual materials, but also including reference to other media and electronic resources. It also provides instruction on critical reading, interpretation and use of current professional standards and documentation for the creation of bibliographic records. The course content encompasses discussion of theoretical and practical issues in the construction of catalogs and bibliographic records.
INFO 674 – Resources in Science and Technology
w/ Missy Harvey
Studies major information resources in pure and applied sciences, including the physical and biological sciences, engineering, and technology, and interdisciplinary subjects. Emphasizes bibliographic organization, collection building/management of print and electronic resources, as well as user needs, and reference service.
Spring 2009
INFO 510 – Information Resources and Services I
w/ Missy Harvey
Presents applied information retrieval as the foundation for information services. Provides an overview of present-day online resources and their print counterparts. Focuses on the design and structure of tools used for answering questions and satisfying subject interests for patrons. Emphasizes techniques for building effective strategies for searching large-scale retrieval systems, including the Internet. Gives opportunities to compare search engines and to evaluate retrievals.
INFO 511 – Information Resources & Services II
w/ Belinha De Abreau
Relates the applied information retrieval of INFO 510 to the larger conceptual structures of library and information science: literature-producing communities, the process of publication, publishing on the Internet, subject domains and form classes, systems for physical and intellectual access to literatures, problems of bibliographic control, and social and psychological factors affecting use of information services. Develops practical skills in creating resources such as abstracts, subject indexing, reviews of literatures, bibliographies, and webpages.
INFO 515 – Action Research
w/ Valerie Yonker
Surveys basic statistical, tabular, and graphic methods as applied to decision making, requirements analyses, user studies, and implementation of change in information organizations when generalizability of results beyond the organization is not a primary concern. Focuses on formulating researchable problems, sampling, data gathering, and computer-assisted analysis of data. Develops skills for preparing reports and presentations and for reading research literatures.
