Master of Library Science/Library Technology Management Specialization

MLS/LTM Specialization = 45 credit hours + S401 Prerequisite
S401 Computer-Based Information Tools (3 credits) or Waiver
Foundations (15 hours)

One course from each area below:

Assist and Educate Users of Libraries and Information Centers
S501 References

Develop and Manage Library Collections
S502 Collection Development and Management

Organize and Represent Information Resources
S503 Organization and Representation of Knowledge and Information

Applied Management and Leadership Skills
S551 Library Management
S552 Academic Library Management
S553 Public Library Management
S671 School Media

Conduct and Analyze Research
S506 Introduction to Research (P: completion of 9 hours)
S519 Evaluation of Information Systems
S505 Evaluation of Library Sources and Services (P: S502)

Specialization Core (9 hours)
S504 Cataloging
S554 Library Systems
S533 Online Searching

Specialization Electives (15 hours) technology application courses selected from the following or chosen in consultation with the student's faculty adviser:
S556 Systems Analysis and Design
S511 Database Design
S621 Audio and Video Sources
S532 Information Architecture for the Web
S652 Digital Libraries
S603 (SLIS workshops, up to 6 credit hours) as approved by adviser
L697 Advanced Topics in Information Systems

Outside Courses: up to 6 hours with adviser's approval.

General Electives (6 hours)
Selected from any SLIS elective courses
Internship options for up to six credit hours are available

See also the IUPUI SLIS Online Courses page.