LIS-S 572 Youth Services
3 credits
- Prerequisites: LIS-S 500, LIS-S 507
- Delivery: Online
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Semesters offered:
Fall, Spring
The above are the semesters this course is generally offered. View the course schedule to confirm.
This course emphasizes the history, philosophy, and description of children and young adult library services. It takes a holistic look at the role of the youth services librarian from planning and evaluation to specific services and programs, and examines the current and future outlook for this type of librarianship. Emphasis is on the public library, but cooperation with appropriate services and programs such as school media centers is also discussed.