Survey of literature for children preschool - grade eight; application of criteria in selecting and evaluating types of literature for developmental and curriculum needs. Extensive reading of children's books. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

Study of literature for young adults in grades seven - twelve. Emphasis on reading needs and interests of youth; principles of selection and evaluation; and extensive reading of books.

Administration of school library media centers with emphasis on programs of service, objective and standards, and such management problems as acquisitions, mechanical preparation of materials, budgets, facilities, and evaluation. Includes clinical experiences and six hours of observations in library settings.

Introduction to principles and methods of reference work with emphasis on characteristics of basic and specialized reference sources; assessing new technologies for retrieval of information; teaching use of reference materials; and clinical experiences. Prerequisite: Jr. level or consent of instructor. (Formerly Information Sources and Services.)

Basic principles of cataloging and classifying library materials. Includes clinical experiences. Prerequisite: Jr. level or consent of instructor.

Designed to give the prospective library media specialist supervised experience in all phases of librarianship. A minimum of six hours per week (100 total clock hours) at a designated site. Prerequisites: 3001, 3003, 3007, 4001, 4005, or consent of instructor. Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

Advanced study for school library media specialists with emphasis on special topics including changes in the teaching and learning process, development and application of new technologies, and materials and services for special groups. May be repeated when topics varies. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Introduction to principles and methods of reference work with emphasis on characteristics of basic and specialized reference sources; assessing new technologies for retrieval of information; teaching use of reference materials; and clinical experiences. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. For graduate credit, a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.

Basic principles of cataloging and classifying library materials. Includes clinical experiences. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. For graduate credit, a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.