MEDA 5000 - History and Philosophy of Librarianship

(3 credits)

A web-based introduction to library science theory and practice. The course examines the social, cultural, historical, and political ramifications related to library infrastructure/services and to the invention, adoption, and diffusion of information and technology. The impact of technology on information and the ethical treatment of information in a technologically enhanced learning environment are examined.

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