University of North Texas College of Information, Department of Library and Information Sciences at the University of North Texas

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Distributed Learning Librarianship

The Distributed Learning Librarianship program is designed for graduates planning on working in a library or information center that supports distributed learning. The goals of this program are to provide a grounding in information and telecommunication technologies that underpin distributed learning, an understanding of copyright and intellectual property issues, and a knowledge of the issues facing those providing library services to students in a distributed learning environment.

General Requirements

  1. Total coursework is 36 credit hours (12 courses).
  2. Enroll for 120 hours of professional fieldwork (practicum) or verify 6 months of library experience at the professional level.
  3. During the final semester before graduation, enroll in Capstone and take and pass the comprehensive examination.
Category# of Courses# of Hours

Master's Required Courses

39
SLIS 5000 - Introduction to the Information Profession
SLIS 5200 - Introduction to Information Organization
SLIS 5600 - Introduction to Information and Access Retrieval		  

Distributed Learning Librarianship

927
SLIS 5300 Management of Information Agencies
SLIS 5400 Information Resources Development
SLIS 5615 Electronic Databases and Information Services
SLIS 5711 Internet Applications, Services, & Mgmt for Info. Professionals
SLIS 5713 Telecommunications for Information Professionals
SLIS 5714 Website Development
SLIS 5960 Intellectual Property for Information Professionals
SLIS 5369 Distributed Learning Librarianship
SLIS 5306 Project Management		  
   

Master's Required Courses

39

Program of Study Courses

927
   
Total Coursework1236

Required Proficiencies:

Computer Literacy:

May be satisfied by testing or experience.

Field Experience:

SLIS 5090, Practicum and Field Study in Distributed Learning in Librarianship*
* Not counted for degree credit

More Information

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