Spring registration begins on November 6, 2011. To request space in the spring course(s) you would like to take, please submit your school library or post-MLIS electronic course request form. If you are new to the program, you will also need to submit a nondegree application through the Admissions Office.
Below are the nondegree credit courses that will be available this spring:
(If you are not interested in taking a graduate-level nondegree course and instead want to sign up for a noncredit program, please visit that program's section of our website for instructions.)
Associate/School Library Media & Education Courses:
These courses are available 100% online. Register Now for School Library & Education Courses. If you are unsure which course is most appropriate for you, please contact our advisor Amy Kimball via e-mail akimball@rutgers.edu
17:611:510 – Coordination of School Library/Media Programs and Services – 3 credits
An introduction to the functions and services of the K-12 school library media center and the various roles of the library media specialist. Topics to be addressed in this course include: the library media center as a physical place; the role of the library media specialist in the teaching-learning process; strategies for cooperative program planning and teaching; and policies at the school, district, state and national levels.
17:611:522 – Student Learning Development and Behavior Management for the School Library Media Specialist – 3 credits
An introduction to the characteristics and learning styles of learners, techniques for classroom management, and rules and expectations in the school library and classroom. Prerequisites: permission to enroll in this course will be granted to students who are seeking certification as a school library media specialist or associate school library media specialist, as evidenced by current or previous enrollment in appropriate coursework; experience using email and basic World Wide Web searching techniques, your own reliable Internet account, and the hardware and software required for an online course. May require observations to be completed in a school setting.
17:610:547 Materials for Children – 3 credits
(equivalent to 17:611:547 An Educator’s Survey of Children’s Literature)
Examination and evaluation of both print and nonprint materials for children, birth to age twelve. Emphasis on literary and artistic interpretations of picture books and other visual media, including the World Wide Web.
17:610:548 Materials for Young Adults – 3 credits
(equivalent to 17:611:548 An Educator’s Survey of Young Adult Literature)
Evaluation and selection of materials based on literary criteria and the biological, sociocultural, psychological, and developmental characteristics of young adults; guidance in their use. Emphasis on gender-fair and multicultural materials and the attitudes, interests, problems, and opportunities of young adults in contemporary society.
17:611:592 – Field Experience – 3 credits
Field experience involves supervised professional work in a library or other information organization. It is required for all individuals seeking certification for school library job titles, whether or not you are emergency or provisionally certified. Students will work under the supervision of a certified professional and in conjunction with a faculty adviser. Coursework includes a minimum of 150 hours of work in a semester, keeping a journal of the experience as well as issues to be explored, attendance at meetings with the faculty adviser, and a brief summary paper. Placement at a work site is based on the student's background and career objectives and must be done through the Professional Development Studies office. Please note that Field Experience is not the same thing as your first year of work in a school library under provisional certification. Check our FAQ for further explanation.
Arrangements for a field experience must be made at least one semester in advance. Students should have completed a minimum of 12 credits in the program, including 611:510 Coordination of School Library Media Programs and Services (or its equivalent) before registering for Field Experience. Students who are emergency or provisionally certified should specify this when requesting field experience so the experience can be designed appropriately. Field experience cannot be taken during the summer.
Students must apply online for admission to Rutgers as a non-degree student before they can be registered. Visit our admission and registration page for details.
Register Now for School Library & Education Courses.
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Post-MLIS Courses
Post-MLIS courses may be taken towards a certificate in Digital Libraries (DL), Knowledge Management (KM), or Social Media (SM). You may also pursue individual courses of interest. Register Now for Post-MLIS Courses.
Courses are available in 100% online ( ) and/or face-to-face ( ) formats.
| Spring 2012 Available Courses |
Format(s) |
DL |
KM |
SM |
| 17:610:512 Interface Design |
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DL |
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SM |
| 17:610:524 Metadata for Information Professionals |
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DL |
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SM |
| 17:610:550 Info Tech for Library & Info Science Agencies |
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DL |
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| 17:610:551 Information Retrieval |
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DL |
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SM |
| 17:610:553 Digital Libraries |
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DL |
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| 17:610:555 Multimedia Production |
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DL |
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SM |
| 17:610:557 Database Design and Management |
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KM |
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| 17:610:558 Digital Library Technology |
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DL |
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| 17:610:574 Knowledge Management in Organizations |
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KM |
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| 17:610:581 Social Informatics |
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DL |
KM |
SM |
Please find a list of the courses required for each post-MLIS certificate cluster (and the pre-requisites for each) on our website. View course descriptions. If you are unsure which course is most appropriate for you, please contact our advisor Amy Kimball via e-mail akimball@rutgers.edu
Students must apply online for admission to Rutgers as a non-degree student before they can be registered. Visit our admission and registration page for details.
Register Now for Post-MLIS Courses.
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