Teaching – Lindsay Mattock

LIBS:6860 Introduction to Archives and Records Management
Spring 2023
This course examines the principles and practices of archives and records management, focusing on the history and evolution of archival science, theories, and methodologies, including topics of archival practice, such as appraisal, arrangement, and description.

LIBS:6856 Information Literacy and Library Instruction
Fall 2023
This course centers on conceptualizing and collaboratively planning a program of library instruction to promote information literacy with an emphasis on applications in academic library settings.

LIBS:6852 Digital Libraries
Summer 2023
This course provides a broad overview of digital collections including the usability of digital collections, intellectual property concerns, digital preservation, and stewardship of digital materials.

LIBS:6026 Organization of Information
Summer 2023
Organization of information resources, including classification, cataloging (MARC), and subject headings.

SLIS:6350 Archives: Theory & Practice (formerly Archives & Media)
Fall 2021 \| Fall 2020 \| Fall 2019 \| Fall 2018 \| Fall 2017 \| Fall 2016 \| Fall 2015 \| Fall 2014
Collecting is a core activity for libraries, archives, museums, and galleries (GLAMs). Such collecting institutions are stewards of various media types, from print to audiovisual to born-digital objects. This course will introduce collection building from an archival perspective, exploring conceptualizations of the archive, how archives are formed, the methods by which records are selected and described, and the ways in which these records are used to construct histories. We will explore how value is assigned to records through the function of archival appraisal and how collections are represented in archival finding aids.

SLIS:6350 Archives: Theory & Practice (formerly Archives & Media)

Collecting is a core activity for libraries, archives, museums, and galleries (GLAMs). Such collecting institutions are stewards of various media types, from print to audiovisual to born-digital objects. This course will introduce collection building from an archival perspective, exploring conceptualizations of the archive, how archives are formed, the methods by which records are selected and described, and the ways in which these records are used to construct histories. We will explore how value is assigned to records through the function of archival appraisal and how collections are represented in archival finding aids.

SLIS:6130 Digital Preservation and Stewardship
Spring 2020 \| Spring 2019 \| Spring 2016
This course will introduce the concepts, theories, and practices related to the preservation and continued stewardship of born-digital and digitized materials. Taught from an archival perspective this course will focus on the current methods of collection, maintenance, and access to digital collections in libraries, archives, and museums. Through assignments and in-class activities, students will become familiar with the tools, workflows, and processes currently utilized by LIS professionals to manage digital materials.

SLIS:6130 Digital Preservation and Stewardship

Spring 2020 | Spring 2019 | Spring 2016

This course will introduce the concepts, theories, and practices related to the preservation and continued stewardship of born-digital and digitized materials. Taught from an archival perspective this course will focus on the current methods of collection, maintenance, and access to digital collections in libraries, archives, and museums. Through assignments and in-class activities, students will become familiar with the tools, workflows, and processes currently utilized by LIS professionals to manage digital materials.

SLIS:5010 Cultural Foundations
Fall 2015
Cultural Foundations serves as an introduction to Library and Information Science, exploring the role of library and information agencies in society. The course will address major issues in library and information professions including intellectual freedom, professional ethics, intellectual property, literacy, and the role of libraries and information agencies in society.

SLIS:5020 Computing Foundations
Fall 2019 \| Fall 2018 \| Fall 2017 \| Fall 2016
In this course, we will begin to break into the “black box” of the computer. The LIS field demands professionals who are competent and comfortable working with digital platforms and tools. Computing is more than simply sending email, building webpages, and creating documents. In this course, we will utilize the Raspberry Pi to fully explore hardware, software, and the tool that we call “the computer.” As a survey course, we cannot possibly address every technology that you will encounter in your practice. Instead, the goal of this course is to provide you with an opportunity to explore various aspects of computing and to critically engage with hardware and software.

SLIS:5020 Computing Foundations

Fall 2019 | Fall 2018 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2016

In this course, we will begin to break into the “black box” of the computer. The LIS field demands professionals who are competent and comfortable working with digital platforms and tools. Computing is more than simply sending email, building webpages, and creating documents. In this course, we will utilize the Raspberry Pi to fully explore hardware, software, and the tool that we call “the computer.” As a survey course, we cannot possibly address every technology that you will encounter in your practice. Instead, the goal of this course is to provide you with an opportunity to explore various aspects of computing and to critically engage with hardware and software.

SLIS:5030 Conceptual Foundations
Spring 2020
This course introduces students to the theory, principles, standards, and methods of information organization in the context of library work. Through readings and weekly class exercises, students will learn about the nature and characteristics of documents and will become familiar with major methods for organizing them (e.g., description, authority control, subject analysis, indexing, and controlled vocabularies, such as thesauri, subject heading lists, and classification systems).

SLIS:5030 Conceptual Foundations

Spring 2020

This course introduces students to the theory, principles, standards, and methods of information organization in the context of library work. Through readings and weekly class exercises, students will learn about the nature and characteristics of documents and will become familiar with major methods for organizing them (e.g., description, authority control, subject analysis, indexing, and controlled vocabularies, such as thesauri, subject heading lists, and classification systems).

SLIS:6140 Digital Environments
Spring 2017 \| Spring 2015
Digital environments engage a host of actors, from digital tools and machines (harddisks, software applications, computing interfaces) to the people who design and use these technologies. This course will survey the various material, technological, spatial, and cultural influences on digital environments. Over the course of the term, students will gain an understanding of digital culture from an interdisciplinary point of view through the review and reflection on theoretical and historical texts and the examination of case studies from various contexts.

SLIS:6140 Digital Environments

Spring 2017 | Spring 2015

Digital environments engage a host of actors, from digital tools and machines (harddisks, software applications, computing interfaces) to the people who design and use these technologies. This course will survey the various material, technological, spatial, and cultural influences on digital environments. Over the course of the term, students will gain an understanding of digital culture from an interdisciplinary point of view through the review and reflection on theoretical and historical texts and the examination of case studies from various contexts.

SLIS:6345 Stewardship of Information and Collections
Spring 2019
This course will address the principles of creating, building, and maintaining digital and print collections in libraries and other information organizations. By the end of the semester students will be able to: Identify and define the core principles of collection development and management, including the selection of print and digital resources; planning and budgeting; collection analysis, evaluation, and management; marketing, liaison activities, and outreach; and intellectual property and freedom. Apply these principles in specific contexts to address key aspects of collection development and management, including how to select materials for a certain type of collection; develop and assess plans and policies; analyze and evaluate collections and collection strategies; manage collections efficiently; and advocate effectively for intellectual and intellectual freedom rights.

SLIS:6345 Stewardship of Information and Collections

Spring 2019

This course will address the principles of creating, building, and maintaining digital and print collections in libraries and other information organizations. By the end of the semester students will be able to: Identify and define the core principles of collection development and management, including the selection of print and digital resources; planning and budgeting; collection analysis, evaluation, and management; marketing, liaison activities, and outreach; and intellectual property and freedom. Apply these principles in specific contexts to address key aspects of collection development and management, including how to select materials for a certain type of collection; develop and assess plans and policies; analyze and evaluate collections and collection strategies; manage collections efficiently; and advocate effectively for intellectual and intellectual freedom rights.