WISE courses available for Spring Term:

1. Audio and Visual Information Sources and Delivery
   Indiana University - Indianapolis
   Spring 2006 Larry Johnson
   User-focused approach to decision-making in the digital audio and video information environment. Emphasizes collection development in support of user services, including access to remote collections, evaluation of multi-media materials and delivery systems, and issues related to emerging technologies for multi-media used for entertainment and education. Useful for future public and academic librarians who will manage nonprint collections and access portals.
   
   
2. Globalization and the Information Society: Information, Communication & Development
   Syracuse University
   Spring 2006 Derrick Cogburn
   Illustrated by a wide range of empirical indicators, the world is experiencing a fundamental social, political, economic, and cultural transformation. The underlying processes leading to this transformation are sometimes characterized as globalization with the end result being the development of an information or knowledge society. Within such a dynamic global environment, it is important for students interested in the interdisciplinary fields of information, communication, public policy, and international development to have exciting opportunities to engage in cutting-edge learning opportunities that prepare them for these new global realities. This global graduate seminar on Globalization and the Information Society: Information, Communication and Development (Globalization Seminar) is designed to provide such a learning opportunity.
   
   
3. Licensing for the Information Professional
   The University of Maryland
   Spring 2006 Eileen Abels
   Fundamental processes and issues in licensing information resources for libraries and information centers, including digital libraries. Importance of licensing in contemporary information services. Major steps in the licensing process. Licensing agreements for electronic resources. Legal requirements of licensing. Role of information professionals in securing licensed resources for their organization.
   
   
   
4. Managing Information Systems Projects
   Syracuse University
   Spring 2006 Robert Emborski
   Covers the issues necessary for successful management of information systems projects. Technical and behavioral aspects of project management are discussed. Major topics include: Managing the project adoption issues such as selection and approval of projects, cost/benefit analysis and requirements analysis; Planning for systems development and estimation; Scheduling and implementation issues such as project organization, implementation, and control; project closure.
   Topics in Info, Literature & Bibliography: Sources & Services for Patrons with a Disability
   Indiana University - Indianapolis
   Spring 2006 Marilyn Irwin
   Overview of the federal and typical state guidelines that determine physical access to public buildings for all citizens, regardless of physical disabilities. Issues pertaining to the access of various information formats and technologies for entertainment, education and culture through public, academic and school libraries by those who have a physical or mental limitation. Public awareness and staff development methods are also covered.
   
   
5. Human Resource Management in Libraries and Information Centers
   University of Illinois
   Summer 2005 Debra Johnson
   Description: This course presents theoretical and practical issues in human resources management and their application to libraries and information centers. Areas covered include employee interviewing and selection, evaluation, discipline and termination of employees, decision-making and job satisfaction.