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*LIS 2110 - ACTION RESEARCH: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS

The design, analysis, and evaluation of action research; the application of research models to practical problems in libraries and other information centers. Topics include community analysis, grant writing, and the evaluation of library services.

*LIS 2184 - LEGAL ISSUES IN INFORMATION HANDLING

Concepts, legislation, and case law about censorship, freedom of access to information, privacy, copyright, professional liability, and other issues. Legal implications and safeguards.

*LIS 2186 - INFORMATION POLICY

Introduction to information policy with a focus on U.S. Federal policies.  Issues and challenges faced in developing and implementing policies within organizations and companies, including the protection and use of intellectual property, First Amendment concerns, access to public information, security and the protection of privacy of personally identifiable information.  (Cross listed with INFSCI 2220 and TELCOM 2512)

*LIS 2194, TELCOM  2515 - INFORMATION ETHICS

Ethics as a prelude to learning the skills of ethical decision-making and, then, to applying these skills to the real and current challenges of the information professions.  Decision-making and challenges related to information sources and services in all formats and media; to the Internet and other digital sources (cyberethics); and to information-related topics in management. (Cross listed with INFSCI 2210 and TELCOM 2515)

 
 
   
   

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