Courses Taught

Current courses

• LIS 505: Introduction to Research in Library and Information Studies
  An introduction to the fundamental concepts, approaches, methodologies and uses of research in library and information environments. Includes research design, proposal writing, identifying and defining research problems, critically evaluating and analyzing research, and applying research findings to solve practical problems in libraries and information centres
• LIS 533: Database Design for Information Management
  An introduction to core concepts, principles, and techniques of database design for information management, from user requirement analysis, to data and information modelling and querying.
• LIS 534: Information Architecture: Web Design for Usability
  An examination of the principles and practice of web usability, with a focus on information architecture, layout and design, and other topics related to effective web design and management. Includes an introduction to HTML and CSS coding.
• LIS 590: Practicum
  The application of LIS theories and principles through experiential learning in a library, archives, records management and other services settings.

Courses taught / developed previously at University of Alberta (selected)

• LIS 598: Bibliometrics of knowledge networks
  An examination of the theory, practice, and techniques of bibliometrics, with a focus on citation-based research evaluation, knowledge network analysis, and major data sources that they rely on.
• LIS 598: Information Modelling and Processing in XML.
  An introduction to both theoretical and practical aspects of XML and its major applications in library and information services (e.g., XML and metadata standards).
• LIS 598 - Citation Analysis: Theory, techniques and practical applications
  An examination of theory and techniques of citation analysis as well as its practical applications in various library and information science sub-areas (e.g., information services, knowledge discovery, research evaluation).
• LIS 506: Information Technology
  An introduction to information technology and its implications for libraries and information services.
• LIS 508 - Information Technologies in LIS Environments
  An introduction to and a critical examination of a range of information technologies relevant to diverse library and information settings.
• LIS 520 - Information Resources in Specialized Fields
  Information resources and their administration in a specialized field and for a specialized clientele. The emphasis is on the nature of the field, problems of collection development, bibliographic access, retrieval and use by the clientele, and administrative issues in solving these problems.
• LIS 536 - Digital Reference and Information Retrieval
  An examination of the integration of digital services into the array of reference services, with an emphasis on information retrieval systems and their effective use by professionals and end users.
• LIS 538: Digital Librarianship
  An examination of topics of current interest related to the application of computers and communications technology in libraries and information centers.

Courses taught / developed previously at other universities (selected)

• Information Science
• Information Retrieval
• Bibliometrics
• Information Technology