MLIS 7100. Information Sources and Services. 3 Hours.

Prerequisite or co-prequisite: MLIS 7000 with a grade of "B" or better. An introduction to concepts and processes in reference and information science and to fundamental information sources and services provided by libraries and information organizations. An overview of the reference function includes the history and future of reference service, question negotiation, information needs analysis, effective research strategies, evaluation of information sources in various formats, and ethics of information services.