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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The Library & Information Services program at <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Highline</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Community College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> is offering the
following courses for fall quarter 2009. All of these courses are available
online and can be taken towards a certificate or degree or simply for
professional development. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold'>The L&IS program
will be a field test site for the Library Support Staff Certification Program
(LSSCP) from ALA-APA.</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'> We are looking for
participants for the field testing which will begin this September. The
L&IS program is offering the LIBR 150 Reference Services course to fulfill
the LSSCP’s Reference and Information Services competency set.</span></font><font
size=2 color=navy><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:navy'> </span></font><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>For more
information on the LSSCP, please follow this link:</span></font><font size=2
color=red><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:red'> <a
href="http://www.ala-apa.org/lsscp/">http://www.ala-apa.org/lsscp/</a></span></font><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'> </span></font><font
size=2 color="#1f497d"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span></font><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>If
interested in being part of the field test, please contact me at <a
href="mailto:fclark@highline.edu">fclark@highline.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'>For more information on the program, please visit: <a
href="http://lis.highline.edu/">http://lis.highline.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
me at <a href="mailto:fclark@highline.edu" title="mailto:fclark@highline.edu">fclark@highline.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold'>Fall quarter 2009<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span
style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=bodyboldpurple1><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>LIBR 100</span></font></b></span><span
class=bodybold1><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'> Introduction to Libraries and Information
Services </span></font></b></span><b><font size=2 color=black><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold'>(5 credits)<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'>An introduction to the historical and philosophical
foundations of libraries and information services including effective use of
libraries and information resources. The focus is on library principles,
types of libraries, their functions, organization, services, terminology, the
evolving roles of library personnel, and their continuing professional
growth. Attention is also paid to the development of information literacy
competencies as students explore the evolution of information from traditional
print to digital resources.</span></font><font size=2 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=catmain><span class=bodyboldpurple1><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>LIBR 122 </span></font></b></span><span
class=bodybold1><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Circulation Services (3 credits)</span></font></b></span><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'><br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>Development of proficiency in the
procedures, tools, and systems used in library circulation, inventory, and
interlibrary loan with a focus on philosophical underpinnings and customer
service. Attention is paid to the effective use of library circulation systems,
registering users, circulating materials, processing overdues and fines, and
problem solving. Interlibrary loan, stacks management, security of the
facility and materials, interpretation and communication of library policies
are also covered. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=catmain><span class=bodyboldpurple1><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>LIBR 132 </span></font></b></span><span
class=bodybold1><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Serving Diverse Communities (3 credits)</span></font></b></span><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'><br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>An examination of library services to
diverse populations including, but not limited to, ethnicity, national origin,
language, gender, age, disability (human exceptionalities), and sexual
orientation. The focus is on proactively developing collections and
services that foster an atmosphere of inclusion and which meet the needs of all
the library’s users.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=catmain><span class=bodyboldpurple1><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>LIBR 150</span></font></b></span><span
class=bodybold1><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'> Reference Services (5 credits)</span></font></b></span><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'><br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>Development of proficiency in providing
face-to-face and remote reference services in a variety of settings. The
focus is on the nature and purpose of reference services, library principles
governing them, customer service, conducting effective reference interviews,
and developing familiarity with a broad array of print and electronic
resources. Attention is also paid to assisting library users to become
proficient in using library resources themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=catmain><span class=bodyboldpurple1><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></span></p>
<p class=catmain><span class=bodyboldpurple1><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>LIBR 151</span></font></b></span><span
class=bodybold1><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'> Business Reference Sources (1 credit)</span></font></b></span><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'><br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>An introduction to business reference
sources used in libraries. Emphasis is on the use of business reference
materials and on finding business and related information. The course will also
provide an overview of business-related sources available online.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=catmain><span class=bodyboldpurple1><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>LIBR 190</span></font></b></span><span
class=bodybold1><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:windowtext'> Library Administration and Management (3 credits)</span></font></b></span><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:windowtext;font-weight:bold'><br>
</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>In-depth examination of the
principles of library program management, including the management of
personnel, facilities, budgets, and services designed to meet the needs of
users. Designed to meet the needs of School Librarians and Public Library
Practitioners.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=catmain><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=catmain><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=2 color=navy face="Berlin Sans FB"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Berlin Sans FB";color:navy'>Fran Clark</span></font><font size=2><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> <br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face="Berlin Sans FB"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB";color:navy'>Library &
Information Services Program Advisor</span></font><font size=2><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> <br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face="Berlin Sans FB"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB";color:navy'>Highline
Community College</span></font><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face="Berlin Sans FB"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB";color:navy'>2400 South
240th St, MS 25-2</span></font><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face="Berlin Sans FB"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB";color:navy'>Des Moines,
WA 98198-9800</span></font><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face="Berlin Sans FB"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB";color:navy'>206.878.3710
x3610</span></font><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <br>
</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face="Berlin Sans FB"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB";color:navy'><a
href="mailto:fclark@highline.edu">fclark@highline.edu</a></span></font><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><a
href="http://flightline.highline.edu/lis"><font face="Berlin Sans FB"><span
style='font-family:"Berlin Sans FB"'>http://flightline.highline.edu/lis</span></font></a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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