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The following LIS courses are no longer available, or in the case of LIS 693\/694 “special topic” courses, are currently inactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions regarding courses in the archive, please contact LISinfo@hawaii.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/strong>:<\/em> Each specific LIS 693\/694 “special topics” course may be taught a maximum of two times, after which it must be converted to a permanent course in order to be offered again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 100 Using Information Critically<\/summary>\n

Use of libraries and information technology for scholarly investigation; examines information literacy, critical thinking, digital libraries, university role in knowledge creation. Cross-listed as CAS 101.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 500 Master’s Plan B\/C Studies<\/summary>\n

Refer to faculty advisor.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 591 Library and Information Studies Workshop<\/summary>\n

Designed for in-service librarians and other information specialists needing to update their professional skills, focus on a particular topic, or learn new approaches and concepts.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 606 Advanced Cataloging & Classification<\/summary>\n

Continues LIS 605 with study of authority work, and further study of non-book materials cataloging, including electronic and Internet resources. Extensive use is made of OCLC Connexion cataloging client.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 612 History of Books & Libraries<\/summary>\n

History of written communication: the recording, preservation, and transmission of knowledge. Development of libraries from earliest times through the 20th century as instruments of cultural transmission.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 618 Government Documents<\/summary>\n

Survey of government documents at the federal, state\/local and international levels in all formats. Covers methods of their acquisition and organization, including depository arrangements. Current issues of government information policies and practices discussed. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 620 Conservation of Library and Archival Materials<\/summary>\n

An in-depth exploration of the nature of library and archival materials and factors causing deterioration. Provides practical experience in testing and analyzing basic conservation treatments and understanding the role of conservation in preservation planning.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 646 Advanced Cataloging and Classification<\/summary>\n

Continues LIS 605 with a focus on authority work and further study of non-book materials cataloging, including electronic and internet resources. Extensive use of OCLC Connexion cataloging client is emphasized.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 647 Systems Analysis for Information Management<\/summary>\n

An overview of systems analysis techniques, benefits, and limitations, focusing on libraries and information agencies. Topics include structured, top-down solutions, object-oriented techniques, and data modeling tools.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 652 Introduction to Archival Management<\/summary>\n

Studies archival principles and management theories applicable to all types of repositories, including policy, appraisal, digital applications, and ethical and legal issues.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 653 Seminar in Archival Studies<\/summary>\n

Explores the theory of archival studies from historical and contemporary perspectives, including public administration, legislation, and relationships to other repositories. Includes a field component.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 660 Information Sources & Systems in Science<\/summary>\n

Focuses on bibliographical structures and sources in the basic and applied sciences, including physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, agriculture, and engineering. Includes a field component.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 661 Information Sources & Systems in the Humanities<\/summary>\n

Covers information structures in humanities disciplines, including fine arts, applied arts, theater arts, literature, music, religion, and philosophy. Topics include information cycle, print and digital reference services, and information-seeking research in the humanities. Includes a field research component.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 662 Information Sources & Systems in the Social Sciences<\/summary>\n

Examines information structures in social science disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, psychology, education, business, history, and political science. Topics include information cycle, print and digital reference services, and information-seeking research in the social sciences. Includes a field research component.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 663 Database Searching<\/summary>\n

ntroduces the use of commercial online databases for interactive retrieval of bibliographic, full-text, and directory information. Emphasizes the development of search strategies using controlled subject vocabularies and free-text searching.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 664 Abstracting & Indexing for Information Services<\/summary>\n

Focuses on the theory and practice of enhancing subject access to documents, the impact of indexing vocabulary on retrieval, types of controlled vocabularies, and the creation of abstracts for special local and regional documents.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 667 Advanced Database Searching<\/summary>\n

Demonstrates advanced features of online information retrieval systems and search engines, including natural language searching, citation-based searching, term mapping, similarity searching, result ranking, and clustering for power search web databases.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 670 Introduction to Information Science & Technology<\/summary>\n

Surveys topics related to information storage, retrieval, and dissemination technology in libraries and information centers. Emphasizes practice, problems, and theory.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 671 Digital Librarianship<\/summary>\n

Introduces essential types of digital resources and software tools for efficiently finding high-quality and relevant information from digital journal archives and reference databases.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 673 Media Technology & Resources<\/summary>\n

Overview of the use of media technology and the development of media collections and services in libraries. Use and integration of new emerging technologies, including problems and issues.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 673 Records Management<\/summary>\n

Basic theory and principles concerning the management of records within a legal framework \u2013 including creation, media selection, use, inactivity, and destruction.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 675 Database Content Evaluation<\/summary>\n

Lecture course discussing and demonstrating the principles and methods of using criteria in evaluating databases used by librarians and information professionals, such as database coverage, source base, currency, accuracy and quality of information.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 678 Personalized Information Delivery<\/summary>\n

Study of the components of personalized information systems: information filtering systems with emphasis on modeling and representation of documents, queries, user information preferences, and user-system interaction. Topics include advanced Information Retrieval (IR) models, metadata and markup languages, query operations, thesaurus based IR, acquisition of user profiles, and user\/system performance evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 680 Seminar for Beginning School Librarians<\/summary>\n

Opportunities for school librarians in their first two years to analyze and apply strategic planning processes in various facets of their work as teacher, instructional consultant, information specialist, and manager.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 684 Administration of School Library Media Centers<\/summary>\n

Effective management of school library media centers. Philosophy and objectives, standards, personnel, facilities, resources, budget, services, library instruction, public relations, program planning and evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 685 Traditional Literature & Oral Narration<\/summary>\n

Analysis of traditional literature including Asian and Pacific Island resources. Selection and evaluation of traditional literature materials emphasizing cultural values. Introduction to oral tradition, history and techniques of storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 687 Hawaiian Studies Information Resources<\/summary>\n

Surveys reference and research materials in Hawaiian studies, including historical and contemporary works across various disciplines. Covers approaches to reference service, collection building, and management.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 688 Pacific Islands Information Resources<\/summary>\n

Introduces students to Pacific Islands resources with an emphasis on reference works, databases, and websites. Topics include current issues in the contemporary Pacific, regional organizations, indigenous literature, and library development in the Pacific setting.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 689 Asian American Resources for Children & Youth<\/summary>\n

Studies Asian-American resources for young people, including an overview of socio-historical roots of these ethnic groups. Evaluates resources and examines curriculum and program uses in a multicultural context.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 693 Special Topics in Librarianship<\/summary>\n

Special topics in librarianship, concentrating on one major topic of current interest, such as library service to the aged, reprography, medical librarianship, knowledge management, art librarianship, cartography, etc. Repeatable.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 694 Special Topics in Information Technology<\/summary>\n

Special topics in information technology, concentrating on one major topic of current interest, such as information transfer, networks, library information systems, artificial intelligence applications. Repeatable up to nine credits.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 695 Seminar in Research in Library & Information Science<\/summary>\n

Seminar in research in library and information science, focusing on various methodologies and their application to problems of librarianship. Includes evaluation of research studies, developing, writing, and critiquing proposals. Experience with statistical packages for data analysis.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 701 Seminar in International Librarianship<\/summary>\n

Seminar in international librarianship, exploring global perspectives and practices in the field of librarianship.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 705 Asian Research Materials and Methods<\/summary>\n

Literature of Asia in Western and Asian languages; bibliography, reference tools, research methods, sources, published and archival repositories. Repeatable one time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LIS 715 Seminar in Information Policy & Planning<\/summary>\n

Public and organization information policy and planning in society; public access; impact and issues of information technology and the Internet; privacy, security, globalization, intellectual freedom, copyright issues.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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