Library Science
LS 100X 1
Credit
Library and Information Strategies
Principles of information organization and how libraries can
provide access to information and scholarly resources. Emphasis on use of a
library via distance delivery methods. For students who do not have direct
physical access to the Rasmuson Library. Also available via Independent
Learning. (1 + 0) Offered Fall
LS 101X 1
Credit
Library Information and Research
Introduction to effective library research methods and
principles of information organization and retrieval. Emphasis on applied
experience with finding and evaluating information, especially through use of
library catalogs, journal indexes and Internet resources. Also available via
Independent Learning. (1 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
LS 309 1
Credit
Information Resources
Information organization, scholarly communication and
research reporting for a specific discipline, including major disciplinary
reference sources and bibliographic databases in the disciplines. This course
should be taken before or during the semester when the student prepares a term
paper for an upper-division course. Course may be repeated when there is a
change in discipline. (Prerequisite: Junior standing in specific discipline or
permission of instructor. LS 101X recommended.) (1 + 0) Offered As
Demand Warrants
LS 487 2
Credits
Alaska Research Resources
(Stacked with NORS 687)
Find, use and evaluate primary sources in the Alaska and
Polar Regions Department of the Rasmuson library and over the Internet. Student
pursues own topics and findings may be used to support research in other
courses. (2 + 0) Offered Spring