• User Information Behavior and Human Information Interaction (HII)

• User Created Content and Social Media

• Health Informatics and Health Information Behavior

• Personal Information Management, Personal Digital Archiving

• Human Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX) and Usability Studies

• Data Science

• Information Systems, Information Systems in Libraries, Healthcare Information Systems

• Information Architecture

• HCI, UX, User Interface Design, Interaction Design

• Information Organization

LSC 555: Information Systems in Libraries and Information Centers

Core Course (3 Credits)

• Section 01: Tuesdays, 5:40pm-8:10pm, Online

• Section 02: Asynchronous Online

This course introduces students to the evolving role of information systems in the storage and retrieval of information. Students explore how information technology in libraries, archives and information centers, and on the World Wide Web facilitates interaction with information. This course is designed to: Introduce students to applicable theory, principles, and standards; explore the capabilities and functions of several classes of information systems, including established technology like integrated library systems (ILS) and databases as well as evolving social and collaborative environments; introduce essential technology elements (hardware, software, networking, etc.); introduce practical information technology skills used by information professionals, such as working with databases and creating and publishing web pages; and promote critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative teamwork abilities for working with information technology.