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  • LIS 442: Establish Arch & Manuscript

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    Developing a knowledge base that encompasses a variety of competencies around sustaining an archives is vital for archivists who often work in small one or two person repositories or may face the challenges of establishing new repositories. This course will analyze the requirements of such small or emerging programs and focus on the ways to develop strategic plans, locate and pursue sources of funding, market and design outreach, understand the physical and intellectual resources of an archival facility; and sustain program growth. The class will also examine these issues within the context of different types of archives (i.e. government, academic, historical societies). (Prerequisite: LIS 438)
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  • LIS 443: Archives, History and Coll Mem

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    This is a bridge course between Archives and History that explores the relationship between historical events, the creation and maintenance of archival records, and the construction of collective memory. It analyzes the role of archives and records in the process of documenting and remembering (or forgetting) history. Focusing on twentieth century events, it considers such archival issues as repatriation, records destruction, contested history, and memory construction. These issues are presented within the context of various types of records such as genealogical records, oral records, and records of material culture (artifacts) in addition to traditional print materials. Required for Dual Degree Archives/History students. (Prerequisite: LIS 438 for Archives Concentrators and dual degree students)
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  • LIS 444: Arch. & Pres. Dig. Media

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    The preservation and retention of media in digital environments are increasingly urgent issues for archival digital repositories. This course focuses on archiving and preserving a wide variety of digital media (primarily text, image, sound, moving images, and web sites) as well as thinking in a long-term way about overcoming the many challenges. Topics under discussion will include the characteristics of digital media that make a difference in their long-term preservation, media formats, rights issues, digital asset management, each addressed theoretically, historically, and practically. Please note: This class is not limited to Archives concentrators. All students are welcome. No pre-requisite.
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  • LIS 446: Art Documentation

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    Generation, management, and dissemination of art information in art libraries, visual collections, and museums. Examination of art historical methodology and impact of new technologies of research; challenges of developing collections with unique format materials; developments in technologies and their impacts on art libraries; developments in cooperative programs to establish standards for cataloging, organizing and disseminating visual materials; interrelatedness of automated documentation projects in libraries, archives, visual collections, and museums. Course requires class discussion, reading and written assignments, an individual or group project and in-class presentation. (Prerequisite: LIS 415)
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  • LIS 447: Collection Maintenance

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    This course in preservation management deals with the planning, implementation, and management of an effective collections maintenance program, including an effective repair program for a small/medium general collection. Topics include developing criteria for the selection of items in need of repair, binding, or replacement; learning the proper repair and housing techniques for bound and unbound materials in order to be able to administer an in-house repair program; selecting and processing materials for remote storage facilities; the cost factors involved in developing a collections maintenance program for general collections; and selecting and managing staff, space, equipment, and supplies for such a program.
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  • LIS 450: Org./Mgmt. of Public Libraries

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    Examines the principles and techniques of planning and delivering public library services to individuals and communities. Emphasis on preparation of a community profile and development of service goals and objectives, with attention to library relationships with other community agencies. Examination of the governance and service structure of metropolitan and town libraries with consideration of political, fiscal and societal trends affecting them. Analysis of the library needs of specific groups and the means of implementing particular programs and services.
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  • LIS 451: Academic Libraries

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    Survey of the development, current state, and future directions of college and university libraries. The focus will be on broad issues within a context that connects academic libraries, and their infrastructure, with their parent institutions. Such issues include managing change, scholarly communication, publishing, information technology, advocacy, evaluation and assessment, planning, budgeting, and higher education. (Prerequisite: LIS 407)
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  • LIS 453: Coll Development & Mgmt

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    Activities through which library collections are systematically developed and managed are explored, especially the formulation and implementation of written collection development policies. Other specific topics include identification of user needs; collection evaluation; fund allocation among competing departments, subjects, and/or media; selection methods; intellectual freedom; storage alternatives; and cooperative collection development. Course includes readings, guest lectures, and a term project in which a collection development policy for a real information agency is prepared. (Prerequisites: LIS 407 and LIS 415 or the permission of the instructor)
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  • LIS 454: Digital Info. Services & Prov.

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    Provides a survey of the use and management of commercial electronic resources. The course will focus on search strategies and logics as applied to online databases in bibliographic, full-text, numeric, and directory formats. Focuses on management considerations such as client relationships, collection development, equipment purchasing, and the management of public access services. Trends in electronic publishing both in multimedia CD-ROM and the World Wide Web are explored. Instructional methods include lecture, online demonstrations, hands-on training, and guest speakers. (Prerequisite: LIS 407)
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