LIS 623 - ADVANCED REFERENCE SERVICES

College of Communication and Information

Credits: 3

This course provides advanced study of the theory and practice of information services, which are defined broadly as the activities in which information professionals engage to connect people to the information they need, including information needs assessment, direct information provision, information literacy instruction, and intermediation for all stages of the information search process. Emphasis is placed on the structure of information, information seeking, and information sources within disciplines. Students will be prepared to help advanced users define and negotiate their information needs, navigate user-system interfaces, formulate effective search strategies for information retrieval, and evaluate and select information. Ethical issues in information services are also considered.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: LIS 601, LIS 622.
Approved for Distance Learning.