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Program Starts: Summer 2010
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Single courses may be available
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Interested in taking a single class? Some courses (designated by a 
below) may be open on a space-available basis to professionals who are not seeking the Endorsement. See Single-Course Enrollment for details.
Summer Quarter 2010
Administration of the School Library Media Program (LIS 585, 3 credits)
Schedule: UW campus, Seattle, Monday, June 28-Friday, July 2, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $TBD
Instructors: John Marino with Mike Eisenberg
Develops competency in administering materials, equipment and services of the library media program as an integral part of the educational process of school. Focuses on developing skills in acquiring, organizing and managing the full range of learning resources for access and use, and presenting the program to users. The emphasis of this course is school library media resources and services. Provides an overview of the central role of library media programs, major principles, and current issues in the field. Students develop a personal professional growth plan that guides fieldwork.
* Assignments may be due first day of class or after last class session.
Course details subject to change.
Information Technology for Teaching and Learning (LIS 498, 3 credits, CR/NC only)
Schedule: UW campus, Seattle, Monday, July 5-Friday, July 9, 2010*, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $TBD
Instructor: Teresa McCausland
Electronic information access and communication skills are developed to foster a vision for technology use that facilitates student and professional learning. Lab experiences center on information technology systems and strategies for their use. Students explore criteria for the selection of instructional technologies and principles of managing maintenance and use. Participants:
- Develop skills in technology assessment, implementation and management
- Use the internet for communication and information access
* Assignments may be due first day of class or after last class session.
Course details subject to change.
Autumn 2010–Spring 2011 via Online Learning
Information Literacy for Teaching and Learning (LIS 568, 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, Wednesday, Sept. 29-Friday, Dec. 17, 2010; $TBD.
(Subject to change)
Instructor: Gail Anderson
Theories, process and practical applications of information literacy. Development of information literacy programs for libraries, community agencies, business, education or other information settings. Intrinsic themes include the integral relationship between technology and information literacy, and continual evaluation. The emphasis of the course is on school library media resources and services. Students design, implement and assess information-rich units of study, integrating information literacy skills with classroom content. Washington Essential Learnings and Alaska Essential Goals are examined as they relate to the school library media program. Participants:
- Critique information processing models
- Develop and implement collaborative, information-based units of study
- Evaluate and redesign units, assessment tools and strategies
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Course details subject to change.
Collection Development (LIS 522, 3 credits)
Schedule: Online, Monday, Jan. 3-Friday, March 18, 2011; $TBD.
Instructor: Dee McKenna
Access to materials as context for development and management of library collections in academic, public and school libraries. Community analysis, library mission; collection development policies, criteria, principles, levels, responsibilities; aids to selection; collection evaluation, use studies; controversial materials. The emphasis of this course is school library media resources and services.
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Course details subject to change.
Catalogs, Cataloging and Classification (LIS 531, 4 credits)
Schedule: Online, Monday, March 28-Friday, June 10, 2011; $TBD.
Instructor: Geneva Norton
Develops an understanding of library catalogs as information retrieval systems. Introduces library cataloging and classification. Focuses on principles and standards in the creation of catalogs and cataloging records. Includes practice in descriptive and subject cataloging and classification. The emphasis of this course is school library media resources and services; includes user perspective and developments in technical services.
Course details subject to change.
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Course details subject to change.
Directed Fieldwork in Leadership and Management of Library Media Programs (LIS 498, 3 credits, CR/NC only)
Schedule: Online, Monday, March 28–Friday, June 10, 2011*; $TBD.
Subject to change
Instructor: Chris Wolfe
Throughout the year, under the guidance of professional mentors, students learn new skills and further their professional development during formal visits to library media centers. Field experiences are assessed, and principles and practices in leadership and management in a collaborative work environment are explored. Participants:
- Assess fieldwork as part of the professional growth plan
- Prepare for ongoing professional growth as a library media leader
* Assignments may be due first day of class or after last class session.
Course details subject to change.
Summer Quarter 2011
Information Services and Resources in K-12 Education (LIS 498, 3 credits, CR/NC only)
Schedule: UW campus, Seattle, Dates TBD, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $TBD.
Instructor: Chris Wolfe
Students examine, use and evaluate print and electronic reference resources used in K-12 education. Techniques of effective information service and principles of resource selection are applied. Participants:
- Use varied electronic information retrieval and networking systems
- Develop a "tool kit" database of reference resources
- Apply criteria to develop media resources
* Assignments may be due first day of class or after last class session.
How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course
Course details subject to change.
Integrated Instructional Technology (LIS 498, 3 credits, CR/NC only)
Schedule: UW campus, Seattle, Dates TBD, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $TBD.
Instructor: Steve Goodwin
Electronic networking, Web site development and library automation systems are surveyed from a manager's perspective. Participants sharpen electronic access and communication skills that facilitate student learning in the classroom and library. Participants:
- Articulate a vision for instructional technology leadership
- Use web authoring tools and HTML as a presentation portfolio vehicle
* Assignments may be due first day of class or after last class session.
Course details subject to change.
