MINNESOTA
St. Catherine University
Library and Information Science Program | School of Business and Professional Studies
St. Paul Campus: 2004 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Minneapolis Campus: 601 25th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone: (651) 690‐6507
www.stkate.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/academic-programs/mlis
ACADEMIC CATALOG: Library and Information Science (LIS)
LIS 7120 The History of Print, Early Books and Manuscripts Students will explore the history of print and the book from clay, papyrus, and parchment origins; from ancient alphabets to the Roman; medieval manuscripts and illumination; book production and book selling; foundations of significant libraries; and bibliographic sources. Through guided research, the class will delve into the production and distribution of knowledge and how such distribution has evolved along with changes in technology, forms of text, and the objectives of academic and commercial entities. An examination of textual transmission, authorship, readers, book trades, and social change will lead to discussions of the nature of print and the distribution and reception of ideas. Prerequisites: LIS 7010. Frequency: ?. Credits: 3.
LIS 7130: Preservation Management Preservation and conservation of library materials, preventing damage, planning for disaster, restoration, equipment and supplies, environmental controls, storage and sources of information. Prerequisites: LIS 7010. Frequency: ?. Credits: 3.