Information Studies Minor

Library

Information Studies is a discipline that focuses on the growing amount and importance of information in our global society. This expanding field examines the use of technological systems to acquire, store, organize, and deliver information and its use in decision-making in a range of social contexts (the workplace, the home, political settings, etc.).

The design and management of information systems to fit human needs, rather than forcing human needs to adapt to information systems, is a critical concern of the field. Students trained in information studies develop higher-level information literacy skills and are in demand in corporations, government, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions as instructors, librarians, information architects, information managers, web developers, information scientists, network administrators, analysts, and support specialists.

The requirements of the minor in information studies can be fulfilled by completing two courses at the 3000-level followed by the 4000-level capstone course.

Requirements for the Minor

Required Capstone

LIB 4900

Advanced Topics in Information Studies (formerly Social Informatics: Studies in the Production, Distribution and Consumption of Information)

3 hours; 3 credits

Elective Courses

LIB 3010	Topics in Information Studies	3 hours; 3 credits
LIB 3020	Knowledge Processes and Transformations (formerly Principles of Information Retrieval)	3 hours; 3 credits
LIB 3030	Archives, Documents, and Hidden History	3 hours; 3 credits
LIB 3032	Economics of Information	3 hours; 3 credits
LIB 3040	Information and Society ( COM 3040), ( PAF 3040)	3 hours; 3 credits
LIB 3065	Electronic Research Methods and Resources for Writers ( JRN 3065)	3 hours; 3 credits

Please check the William and Anita Newman Library site for information about minor elective courses offered each semester – Minor in Information Studies

Students are expected to complete the minor requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. Please review the College Bulletin for the relevant academic year. For upcoming course offerings, please check the William and Anita Newman Library site.