INFO 2250 - The Information Society

Credit Hours: 3

Examines the roles and functions of information in society with particular reference to libraries and how they preserve, organize, and make information available to members of society. The value of libraries as institutions is examined as is the role of libraries in ensuring a free and democratic society through the provision of free access to information for all citizens. While all library types are considered, the focus of the course is on public libraries in American communities, including their history, evolution, and current status. Offered annually.