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= NLU School Library Program Information =

=[|NLU Website] = School Library Information Specialist Program

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=**[|NLU Course Schedule] ** =

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** NLU School Library Course Sequence ** This is an overview course to introduce the nature, development, roles, and fundamental issues in the administration and management of a school library media center. The unique role of facilitation of instructional team partnerships and the integration of information and information access into the school's curriculum will be a main focus as well as developing a clear understanding of the mission of a library media program and delineation of an ideal school library media program.
 * RLS 510 Introduction to School Libraries **

Supervised field experience in a school library media center at both the elementary and secondary school levels with experience in unit planning, teaching and managing a school library media center.
 * RLS 591 Supervised Experience in School Libraries **

This course will focus upon gaining thorough and practical application of current policies, processes, and procedures for development of high quality print, non-print, and electronic collections and Internet connections for K-12 school library media centers.
 * RLS 511 School Library Collection Development **

Application of management principles to the functions of the school library media center as they relate to the center's integral role in the teaching / learning process. Areas addressed will include budget, program design, communication, public relations, curriculum planning and evaluation of media services. Advocacy for school library media programs based on national research of student achievement will be emphasized.
 * RLS 512 Administration and Advocacy of School Libraries **

This course covers school library/media center organization and the development of bibliographic, intellectual, and physical access to materials. Computer based bibliographic systems, classification systems and coding including policies and authorities, MARC formats, and the practical relationship between organization of information and the school curriculum will be key elements of the course. An introduction to OCLC searching will also be included.
 * RLS 513 Organization of Knowledge for Library Materials for Children and Youth **

This course is an introduction to instructional strategies for teaching research (and information literacy) skills for children and young adults. Critical thinking, authentic learning, and inquiry-based instruction will be explored with a focus on embedding research across the curriculum. Access, selection, evaluation, and use of print and electronic information resources will be addressed. Teaching acquisition of information research skills that support the general curriculum for all students will be emphasized. Print and electronic resources available in school and local public libraries will be accessed as well as university library resources.
 * RLS 514 Teaching Research to Children and Adolescents **
 * // NOTE: As of July 1, 2006, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Library Information Specialist (LIS) endorsement requirement includes 24 content area semester hours and successful completion of the (Code 175) Library Information Specialist examination. Illinois certified teachers may apply for an endorsement on a valid Type 03, 04, 09, or 10 certificate. //**