Department of Library Science

Chair: Holly Weimar (936) 294-1150

Faculty: Tricia Kuon, Teri Lesesne, Karin Perry, Holly Weimar

Mission

The Department of Library Science is charged with applying the University’s mission specifically to the field of Library and Information Science.

Academic Programs

Undergraduates who are interested in becoming school librarians must hold a teaching certificate and pursue a Master of Library Science.

Highlights

Nationally recognized program
Close working relationship with faculty and staff
Value student diversity (ethnic and cultural backgrounds)
Outstanding faculty

Career Opportunities

Highlights commitment to literacy

Student Organizations

Library Science Student Association (LSSA)

Scholarships

Beatrice Craig Scholarship
Bennie P. Simons Scholarship
Bonnie Baker Thorne Scholarship
Grace Harriston Standley Scholarship
Homer Glen Cowan and Billie Caperton Cowan Educational Scholarship
Janelle Avenell Paris Scholarship
Julie Crockett Standley Scholarship
Lesta Norris Burt Scholarship
Sara Catherine Howard - Barbara Lewis Endowed Scholarship
Sophie Williams Cloninger Library Science Scholarship
Virginia Gibbs Smyth Scholarship

Program Specific Requirements

Electives

Library Science courses may be included as required classes or ellectives in any curriculum and are recommended for providing the basis for effective, efficient use of libraries, resources for sharing literature with children and teens, and appropriate technology for use with P-12 students in the classroom for online searches and research.