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2004-06 IUPUI Campus BulletinThe policies, regulations, and course descriptions that appear in this edition of the Bulletin are for the academic years specified. Curricular requirements are for students who entered the university or were admitted to a degree program during these specific academic years. As the "bulletin year" (the student's entry year) will be defined differently from school to school at IUPUI, consult your academic advisor to be sure you are using the appropriate edition of the Bulletin. While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, IUPUI reserves the right to change without notice statements in this bulletin concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, or other matters. Consult your academic advisor to learn if changes have occurred that may affect you. School Library/Media and Information Technology CertificationRequires a Teaching License The student must be admitted to the M.L.S. degree program in order to complete the course work leading to the minor or major in school library or media certification as a library media specialist in Indiana. Emphasis in this area includes knowledge of a wide range of information sources and formats; selection and preparation of instructional plans and materials; promotion and use of quality literature for children and young adults; management of budgets, staff, and automated information services; collaborative teaching and cooperation with community information agencies; understanding of facilities planning; and instructional design for emerging technological innovations in education. Individuals specializing in this area are educators, information managers, and instructional designers.Indiana library/media/technology certification transfers to other states in the United States. The student seeking certification in a state other than Indiana should contact the certification office in that state to be certain of meeting any additional teacher training requirements. The student who has completed a bachelor's degree and meets the admission standards for the M.L.S. program, but who does not hold a teaching license, may pursue the requirements for the license in school media by completing education methods classes, student teaching in instructional media, and the courses required for the major in school media. A student may enter a program leading to either the minor in school library services or the major in school media technology services after completion of a bachelor's degree and after meeting the requirements for an Indiana teaching license at either the elementary or secondary level. The bachelor's degree should include a minimum of 90 credit hours in liberal arts. At the secondary level, it is strongly recommended that the student have a teaching major in social studies, language arts, science, or computer technology. Entry requirements for either certification program are the same as for those entering any master's-level SLIS program. A student must submit an application for a certification program before completing 6 credits in SLIS. Questions concerning course work leading to a valid teaching license in Indiana should be directed to:
IUPUI University Library 1110C 755 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195 (317) 278-2376 callison@indiana.edu School Library Services Minor (24 credit hours)Completion of this minor allows the graduate to hold a building-level position as a professional library media specialist. Course work leading to the minor may be obtained through the SLIS graduate program as follows: Required course work:
If the student holds a life license for teaching in Indiana, the minor in school library services can be added only after it has been professionalized by completion of 12 graduate credit hours beyond the minor. Of the total 36 credit hours, 12 must be in course work that emphasizes use or preparation of instructional technology or application and management of information technology related to public school education. School Media Services Major (Emphasis in Information Technology) and the M.L.S.Completion of this 36 credit hour major for school media information technology services to be added to the provisional teaching license also meets the requirements for the M.L.S. degree. Completion of this major enables the student to hold a position as a professional library media specialist with additional responsibilities in information technology and audiovisual services. Required course work:
The student should consult with the director for library media education in order to determine approval of these additional courses. Courses Open to UndergraduatesThe following courses may, with permission, be taken in the junior or senior year with a view toward school library certification: L533 Library Materials for Children and Young Adults and L551 Information Inquiry for School Teachers. If such course work is taken as an undergraduate, the credit may count as an elective in the student's undergraduate work. Since all course work for either the minor in library services or the major in media services must be taken as a graduate student, an undergraduate who has completed either or both courses listed with a grade of B or better may, on consultation with the graduate advisor, substitute other graduate-level course work from SLIS in meeting the certification and/or M.L.S. degree requirements.Public Library Certification RequirementsCourses are available through SLIS IUPUI Distance Education:Students who desire certification for positions in Indiana public libraries must meet the requirements established by the State Library Certification Board. For complete information, contactIndiana State Library 140 N. Senate Indianapolis, IN 46204 1-800-451-6028
Approved library education is defined as elementary instruction in library science taken after completion of a prescribed period of undergraduate education. Approved library education requires specified amounts of study in library science and relates to the lower grades of Indiana library certificates. Two levels of approved education are recognized:
General InformationGrade ComputationInstructors in the School of Library and Information Science use a grading system that includes plus and minus grades as well as straight letters. Numerical equivalents for these grades are as follows: A+ or A = 4.0; A- = 3.7; B+ = 3.3; B = 3.0; B- = 2.7; C+ = 2.3; C = 2.0; C- = 1.7; D+ = 1.3; D = 1.0; D- = 0.7; F = 0.0. Letter grades have been defined as follows by student and faculty members of the Curriculum Steering Committee and have been approved by the faculty as an aid in evaluation of academic performance and to assist students by giving them an understanding of the grading standards of the School of Library and Information Science.
No course on which a student receives a grade of lower than C (2.0) will be counted toward requirements for any SLIS degree. Any required course on which a grade lower than C is received must be repeated; an elective course on which an unacceptable grade is earned need not be repeated, but it may be repeated or another course must be taken in its place. Repeating an unacceptable course or taking another in its place does not remove the credit points for that course from a student's grade point average. All grades achieved in SLIS courses will be counted in the SLIS and IU GPA. Since a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) is required for graduation, any grade below B must be balanced by another sufficiently above B to keep the GPA at the 3.0 level. Grade of Incomplete (I)The grade of Incomplete (I) may be used on the final grade report at the discretion of the instructor. The grade I indicates that the student's work in a course is satisfactory thus far but has not been completed as of the end of the semester.The grade of Incomplete may be given only when the completed portion of a student's work in a course is of passing quality, and may be awarded only upon showing hardship to the student that would make it unjust to hold the student to the original time limit for course completion. It is the responsibility of the student who has incurred a grade of Incomplete in any course to fulfill the requirements of that course within a maximum of one calendar year from the date on which the I grade is recorded. After one calendar year, a grade of Incomplete automatically changes to a grade of F on the student's record. Deferred Grade (R)Certain doctoral-level courses, such as L799 and G901, in which candidates enroll while working on their dissertations, are expected to take longer than one year. In these instances, an R, indicating that the grade has been deferred, will be assigned until such time as the dissertation is completed.Computer AccountsAll SLIS students are eligible for and required to obtain computer accounts from University Information Technology Services immediately upon matriculation. These accounts include an electronic mail component, which is utilized by SLIS for both official and nonofficial communication. Student job openings, scholarship and financial aid opportunities, deadlines for submission of official paperwork, and announcements of social functions are just a few examples of the information disseminated via electronic communication. Students will be held responsible for receiving and responding as appropriate to all official electronic mail.PlacementThe range of placement services available from the School of Library and Information Science includes instruction on resume and cover letter writing and on interviewing strategies, both on an individual basis and through group presentations. In addition, all position announcements received are posted daily, and a monthly placement bulletin is available. This bulletin is available upon request and free of charge to SLIS alumni during the year following their graduation. All others may supply stamped, self-addressed business envelopes, one for each month, to have the bulletin mailed to them. An online version of the placement bulletin is available at the SLIS Web site.SLIS does not maintain placement files on individual alumni; however, the School of Education makes the services of its placement office available to SLIS graduates wishing to establish such a file. SLIS Alumni AssociationThe School of Library and Information Science Alumni Association has as its purpose the furthering of educational, professional, and social interests of the school and its alumni. The association publishes a semiannual newsletter to keep alumni informed about developments within the school and news of each other. In addition, the SLIS Alumni Association sponsors two events annually, one in May and one in December, to honor SLIS graduates. The Alumni Association, in cooperation with the school, also sponsors a minimum of two receptions per year at annual conferences of state and national professional organizations.Summer SessionsThe School of Library and Information Science offers one of the largest selections of summer classes proportional to school enrollment. The two summer sessions are a seven-week session from early May to mid-June and a seven-week session from mid-June to mid-August. It is possible for some students to complete a SLIS master's degree by attending only summer sessions over the period of five years allowed for degree completion. Students are cautioned, however, that not all courses are or will be available during summer sessions. For additional information, consult the Schedule of Classes and the schedules of SLIS courses that are available from the school.Financial AidAny applicant who fills out the application for SLIS financial aid, which is part of the SLIS master's and specialist applications, will be considered for all financial aid awards listed below. A student must be admitted to a graduate degree program in order to be eligible for financial aid from SLIS. Students with financial assistance must make adequate progress toward their degree each semester and meet all other requirements of the award, or financial support may be discontinued. Stipends and salaries earned by graduate students are taxable. It is our understanding that fellowships and fee scholarships are not taxable under current regulations; however, it is the responsibility of each recipient to confirm the tax status of any award with the Internal Revenue Service.
University Library 1110C 755 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195 (317) 278-2375 The InULA Scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually by the Indiana University Librarians Association to a full or part-time student currently enrolled in a School of Library and Information Science master's degree program. Students must complete an application form (obtainable from SLIS) and a statement of professional philosophy and goals, and arrange to have at least one letter of reference sent directly to the current InULA president as listed on the application each year. InULA reserves the right to publish the winning statement in its newsletter. Deadline for submission is March 1. The Evelyn Ray Sickels Award of $250 is made each spring to an M.L.S. candidate who demonstrates exceptional potential in the field of youth librarianship. SLIS students graduating the December preceding or the May, June, or August of the award year are eligible to apply. The award requires submission of an application form, a 300-500 word statement of the individual's philosophy and goals in youth librarianship, and two letters of reference. Deadline for submission is March 15. Indiana Library Federation Scholarships are awarded annually by the ILF to students who are Indiana residents, have economic need, and are studying or wish to study for a career in librarianship. Awards are made each spring, and recipients must agree to work in an Indiana library for one year following degree receipt. Details for application are publicized each spring by SLIS and the federation. Association for Indiana Media Educators Scholarship are offered to students planning a career in Indiana school libraries and media centers. Application details are published by the association and SLIS when they become available. Other financial aid opportunities are publicized by the school as they become available. This information is available primarily on the SLIS-INDY electronic mailing list. Student loans and other financial aid opportunities are available to graduate students at IUPUI through the:
IUPUI Cavanaugh Hall 103 425 N. University Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46202-5145 (317) 274-4162 finaid5@iupui.edu
IUPUI Union Building 207 620 Union Drive Indianapolis, IN 46202-5167 (317) 274-7294 intlaff@iupui.edu |
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