LIS 701: Intro to Library and Information Science

Throughout the course, the class discussions will cover numerous professional issues and debates. You will need to complete three issue papers that will be based on some of these discussions. Each issue paper should be a three-page, double-spaced typed paper that sharply focuses on the topic. Your well thought-out, critical opinions, not those of others, are what I want. Citations from the literature should be included supporting your ideas and opinions. See your section’s syllabus for due dates. 30 Points (10 Points x 3 Papers).Details for each topic are available below. Please note that, although there are five topics, you are only required to complete three issue papers. For the second and third papers, you’ll have a choice between two topics.Issue Paper 1: The “L” WordIssue Paper 2 & 3: Choose from two of the following.Issue Paper: DigitizationIssue Paper: Collection Building

• Pearl, N. (1996). Gave ‘em what they wanted. Library Journal 121(14): 136. [Full text is available through Academic Search Premier.]
• Williams, P. (1990). How should the public library respond to public demand? Library Journal 115(17): 54-56. [Full text is available through Academic Search Premier.]

Issue Paper: Future of the BookIssue Paper: Library As Place (Updated)

• Miller, W. The Library as a Place. Library Issues 22, No. 3 (2002), 1-4.
• Wiegaand, W.A. (2005. Library as Place. North Carolina Libraries 63(3/4): 76-81.