Public libraries offer a wide variety of career paths and professional development opportunities. In addition to such specialties as adult services, youth services, and cataloging, students can specialize in administration and management.
Appropriate electives for public library administration and management include:
LIS 7502 Networks for Information Centers
LIS 7510 Web Site Design and Management
LIS 7610 Information Retrieval Systems
LIS 7700 History of Books and Libraries
LIS 7809 Research in Library and Information Science
LIS 7811 Publishing for Librarians and Information Professionals
LIS 7905 Field Experience in Public Libraries
LIS 7910-7912 when the topic is relevant.
PADM 7912 Public Personnel Policy
PADM 7914 Public Budgeting
For further information, contact Dr. Robin Kurz rkurz@lsu.edu
