MSU is the lead institution for a national demonstration project in distance education by the U.S. Department of Education. Through collaboration with the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the University of South Dakota and Northern State University in South Dakota, the core courses required for certification in the two target content areas will be offered during the next two years.
The spring semester will offer one course, EDCI 416, "Information Resource Management."
"Information Resource Management," EDCI 416, runs from May 6 to June 28. The class presents a study of collection management and resource sharing in libraries and information centers. A sampling of topics includes: collection evaluation, selection criteria, deselection, policies and resources for collection management, intellectual freedom, copyright and licensing issues. Students receive two undergraduate semester credits. Janis Bruwelheide, professor of instructional media, Department of Education, MSU will be the instructor along with Mary Bushing, information resources librarian, MSU Libraries. Tuition for the class is $360. All materials will be provided online. The class also has specific computer requirements. The registration deadline is May 6.
To register or for more information on the class visit the website.
