PURPOSE: The Professional Education committee encourages the development of professional education for library school students and librarians with instruction-related responsibilities. This page serves as a resource for collecting course descriptions and sample syllabi (when freely available online) of library instruction courses currently offered at ALA-Accredited Library Schools.
Please note: this document has been retired by the Section and is no longer updated.
SCOPE: During the fall of 2005 committee members visited the web sites of ALA-Accredited Library Schools and searched the course catalogs and descriptions for instruction-related courses. We looked for course titles containing the terms “information literacy,” “user education,” “bibliographic instruction,” and any variation of “instruction.” In addition, we read course descriptions and listed courses that provide other training for teachers, such as instructional design or teaching with technology. This content has been updated annually since then; most recently in the summer of 2014.
This page contains only full courses devoted to instruction; it does not include courses where instruction is one section of the course, such as a basic reference course. While the Instruction Section focuses on the professional development of academic librarians, library school courses on the teaching role of school librarians may be beneficial for academic librarians. These courses are marked below. Please note: the school librarian courses listed are ones offered at ALA-accredited Master’s programs in library and information studies; it does not include courses at AASL NCATE-approved school library media education programs.
This resource was curated and updated by the Professional Education Committee, which was reformed into the Information Gathering and Exchange Committee in 2016 and the bibliography was retired in 2016. While this wiki is no longer updated annually, if you have an update you would like added, please contact the current Instruction Section Chair at ACRLInstruction@gmail.com.
Alabama, University of, School of Library and Information Studies
- LS 542. Instructional Design and Development Course Description
- LS 527. User Instruction Course Description
- CIS 642. Advanced Instructional Design Course Description
Alabama, University of West, Library Media Program
- ED 601. Curriculum Design Course Description
- LM 561. Instructional Media Course Description
- LM 663. Instructional Design Course Description
Albany, State University of New York, Department of Information Studies
- IST 649: Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and Techniques Course Description
Alberta, University of, School of Library and Information Studies
- LIS 526 Instructional Strategies for Library and Information Professionals Course Description | Course Outline
Arizona, University of, School of Information Resources and Library Science
- IRLS 585. Information Literacy Instruction Course Description
- The Instruction and Teaching for Librarians and Information Professionals Certificate will help students build the knowledge and skills needed to create and deliver successful and innovative, culturally competent, information literacy instruction within the library and information environment. For more information, see: https://ischool.arizona.edu/graduate-certificate-info-lit
British Columbia, University of, School of Library, Archival, and Information Studies
- LIBR 535 (3) Instructional Role of the Librarian Course Description
Buffalo, State University of New York , Graduate School of Education
- LIS 523: User education Course Description
- LIS 532: Curriculum Role of the Media Specialist Course Description (intended for school librarians)
California-Los Angeles, University of, Department of Information Studies
- 448. Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and Technique Course Description
Catholic University of America, School of Library and Information Science
- LSC 644: Information Literacy and Instructional Design Course Description
Clarion University, Department of Library Science
- LS 459: Media, Methods, and the Curriculum Course Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- LS 529: Instructional Strategies for Librarians and Information Professionals Course Description
Dalhousie University, School of Information Management
- INFO 6810: Managing Information Literacy Instruction Course Description | Syllabus
Denver, University of, Library and Information Science Program
- LIS 4110: Teaching and Learning with Tech [Course Description
- LIS 4330: Library Instruction Course Description
- LIS 4530: Advanced Literature & Literacy Course Description (intended for school librarians)
Dominican University, Graduate School of Library and Information Science
- LIS 725: Curriculum and School Libraries Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- LIS 726/EDU 528: Learning Theories, Motivation, and Technology Course Description
- LIS 727/EDU 560: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum Course Description
- LIS 764: Library User Instruction Course Description
- LIS 962: Advanced Seminar: Literacy and Learning Course Description
Drexel University, College of Information Science and Technology
- INFO 618: Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Course Description
- INFO 688: Instructional Role of the Information Specialist Course Description
Emporia State University, School of Library and Information Management
- LI 829: Resources and Services for Early Learners Course Description | Syllabus (intended for school librarians)
- LI 835: Information Services for Academic Libraries Course Description | Syllabus
- LI 837: Teaching and Learning in Organizations Course Description | Syllabus
Florida State University, College of Information
- LIS 5524: Instructional Role of the Information Specialist [1]/ Course Description] (intended for school librarians)
Hawaii, University of at Manoa, Library and Information Science Program
- LIS 665: Teaching Information Technology Literacy Course Description | Syllabus
- LIS 684: Administration of School Library Media Centers Course Description | Syllabus (intended for school librarians)
- LIS 686: Information Literacy and Learning Resources Course Description | Syllabus (intended for school librarians)
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of, Graduate School of Library and Information Science
- LIS 458: Instruction and Assistance Systems Course Description
- LIS 590AE: Advanced Information Literacy and Instruction Course Description
- LIS 590EL: E-Learning: Social & Technical Issues in E-Learning Research and Practice Course Description
- LIS 590IBL: Inquiry-based Learning Course Description
- LIS 590ML: Media Literacy and Youth Course Description
Indiana University, School of Library and Information Science
- S573: Education of Information Users Course Description and Syllabi
- S574: Information Inquiry for School Teachers Course Description and Syllabi (intended for school librarians)
Iowa, University of, School of Library and Information Science
- 021-123: User Education: Multimedia Course Description
- 021-205: Literacy and Learning Course Description
Kent State University, School of Library and Information Science
- LIS 50693: Workshop: Learning Library Instruction Course Description
Kentucky, University of, College of Communication and Information Studies-School of Library Science
- LIS 625: Instructional Services Course Description | Syllabus
Long Island University, Palmer School of Library and Information Science
- LIS 620: Instructional Design and Leadership (intended for school librarians) Course Description
- LIS 624: Introduction To Online Teaching Course Description
- LIS 626: Teaching Methodologies for School Media Specialists (intended for school librarians) Course Description
- LIS 629: Integrating Technology into the School Media Curriculum (intended for school librarians) Course Description
Louisiana State University, School of Library and Information Science
- LIS7400: School Media Centers | Syllabus (intended for school librarians)
- LIS7807: Information Literacy Instruction | Syllabus
Maryland, University of, College of Information Studies
- LBSC 642 Integrating Technology into Learning and Teaching Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- LBSC 702: User Instruction Course Description
- LBSC 742: Collaborative Instructional Design and Evaluation Course Description (intended for school librarians)
McGill University, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
- GLIS 679 Information Literacy Course Description
Michigan, University of, School of Information
- SI 548: Principles of Software Design for Learning Course Description
- SI 549: Transformative Learning and Teaching with Technology Course Description
- SI 641: Information Literacy for Teaching and Learning Course Description
Missouri-Columbia, University of, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies
- 7310 Learning Systems Portfolio Course Description
- 7377 Introduction to Technology in Schools Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- 9406 Curriculum and the School Library Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- 9410 Seminar in Information Science and Learning Technologies Course Description
- 9410 Seminar: Continuous Improvement Strategies for School Libraries Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- 9410 Doctoral Seminar: Research in Learning Sciences and Technology Course Description
- 9440 Learning with the Internet Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- 9452 Library Use Instruction Course Description
- 9455 Formative & Summative Evaluation Course Description
- 9456 Designing Computer Support for Collaborative Learning Course Description
- 9458 Technology and Assessment Course Description
- 9467 Technology to Enhance Learning Course Description
- 9468 Learning and Task Analysis Course Description
- 9471 Instructional Systems Design Course Description
- 9474 Needs Assessment for Learning and Performance Course Description
- 9476 Instructional Design Models & Strategies Course Description
- 9478 Designing Problem-Based Learning Environments Course Description
- 9480 Internship in Information Science and Learning Technologies Course Description
- 9484 Teaching Online Courses Course Description
- 9485 Designing and Implementing Online Courses Course Description
Montreal, Université de, L’École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l’information
- SCI6315 Formation aux compétences informationnelles Course Description
- SCI6365 Bibliothèques scolaires et apprentissage Course Description
North Carolina-Chapel Hill, University of, School of Information and Library Science
- INLS 261: Tools for Information Literacy Course Description (intended for undergraduates)
- INLS 461: Information Tools Course Description
- INLS 502: User Education Course Description
- INLS 745: Curriculum Issues and the School Librarian Course Description (intended for school librarians)
North Carolina-Greensboro, University of, Department of Library and Information Studies
- LIS 653: The School Library Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- LIS 654: School Library Media Specialist and the Curriculum Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- LIS 665: Information Literacy Course Description
- LIS 672: Instructional Design Course Description
- LIS 673: Methods of Teaching Computer Literacy and Computer Programming Course Description
North Carolina Central University, School of Library and Information Sciences
- LSIS 5614. Information Technologies in Educational Organizations Course Description
North Texas, University of, College of Information
- SLIS 5001 School Librarianship Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- SLIS 5050. Trends and Practices in School Librarianship Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- SLIS 5720. Instructional Materials Production and Use Course Description (intended for school librarians)
Oklahoma, University of, School of Library and Information Studies
- LIS 5503: Information Literacy and Instruction Course Description
- LIS 5533 Introduction to Instructional Technology Course Description
Pittsburgh, University of, School of Information Science
- LIS 2325 Curriculum Resources and Services in the School Library Media Center Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- LIS 2328 – Information Literacy Resources and Services in School Library Media Centers Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- LIS 2850 – The Library’s Role in Teaching and Learning (Library Instruction) Course Description
Pratt Institute, School of Information and Library Science
- LIS 673: Library Use Instruction Course Description
- LIS 675: Museum & Library Education Outreach Course Description
- LIS 680: Instructional Technologies Course Description
- LIS 690: Student Teaching: 1-6 Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- LIS 692: Student Teaching: 7-12 Course Description (intended for school librarians)
Puerto Rico, Universidad de, Escuela Graduada de Ciencias y Tecnologías de la Información
- CINF 6017: Los programas de la biblioteca escolar integrados al currículo/The school library program integrated to the curriculum Course Description (intended for school librarians)
Queens College, City University of New York, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
- LBSCI 761: Organization and Management: School Library Media Centers Course Description
- LBSCI 764: Instructional Technologies for K-12 Information Literacy Course Description
- LBSCI 767: Reading Motivation Techniques for Children and Adolescents (intended for school librarians) Course Description
- LBSCI 778: Information Literacy Instruction for Adults Course Description
Rhode Island, University of, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
- Information Literacy Instruction Certification Program Program Description
- LSC 520: School Library Media Services Course Description
- LSC 524: Teaching About Information-Philosophy and Methodology Course Description
- LSC 527: Information Literacy Instruction Course Description
- LSC 528: Instructional Technology in Library and Information Services Course Description
Rutgers University, School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies
- 17:610:514 Learning Theory, Media, and the Curriculum Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- 17:610:519 Information Literacy, Learning, & Teaching Course Description
San Jose State University, School of Library and Information Science
- LIBR 250: Design and Implementation of Instructional Strategies for Information Professionals Course Description and Course Web Pages/Syllabi
- LIBR 287-12: Seminar in Information Science: Information Literacy Course Description
Simmons College, Graduate School of Library and Information Science
- LIS 408: User Instruction Course Description
- LIS 422: Literacy and Services to Underserved Populations: Issues and Responses Course Description
- LIS 426: Curriculum and the School Library Teacher Course Description (intended for school librarians)
- LIS 431: Instructional Strategies for The School Library Teacher Course Description (intended for school librarians)
South Carolina, University of, School of Library and Information Science
- LIS 741: Educational Services in Library and Information Organizations Course Description
- LIS 742: Curricular Role of the School Library Media Specialist Course Description (intended for school librarians)
South Florida, University of, School of Information
- LIS 5315: Instructional Graphics Course Description
- LIS 6303: Preparing Instructional Media Course Description
- LIS 6542: The Curriculum and Instructional Technology Course Description (intended for school librarians)
Southern Connecticut State University, Department of Information and Library Science
- ILS 570: Utilizing Instructional Media Course Description |
- ILS 575: Instructional Design Principles Course Description |
Syracuse University, School of Information Studies
- IST 605: Reference and Information Literacy Services | Course Catalog
- IST 617: Motivational Aspects of Information Use | Course Catalog
- IST 662: Instructional Strategies and Techniques for Information Professionals | Course Catalog
- IST 663: Motivating 21st Century Learning in School Libraries (intended for school librarians) | Course Catalog
- IST 668 Literacy Through School Libraries (intended for school librarians) | Course Catalog
Tennessee-Knoxville, University of, School of Information Sciences
- IS 557: User Instruction Course Description and Syllabus
Texas-Austin, University of, School of Information
- INF 382D: Introduction to Information Resources and Services Course Description and Syllabi
- INF 382S: Library Instruction and Information Literacy Course Description and Syllabi
Texas Woman’s University, School of Library and Information Studies
- LS 5443: Librarians as Instructional Partners (intended for school librarians) | Course Description
Toronto, University of, Faculty of Information
- INF 2110H: Design and Evaluation of Information Literacy Programs Course Description
Washington, University of, Information School
- LIS 462: Skills Approach to Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT) Literacy Course Description
- LIS 560: Instructional and Training Strategies for Information Professionals Course Description
- LIS 568: Information Literacy for Teaching and Learning Course Description
- LIS 569: Special Topics in Instructional and Training Strategies for Information Professionals Course Description
Wayne State University, School of Library and Information Science
- LIS 6350/IT 6110: Design Thinking and Knowledge Syllabus
- LIS 6360/IT 5140: Producing and Evaluating Technology Based Instructional Materials Course Description
- LIS 7140: Advanced Reference Service Strategies Course Description
- LIS 7320: The Media Specialist as Teacher and Instructional Consultant (intended for school librarians) Course Description
- LIS 7350: Advanced Instructional Design Tools and Techniques Course Description
- LIS 7880: Instructional Methods for Librarians Course Description
Western Ontario, University of, Faculty of Information and Media Studies
- LIS 9152: Information Literacy: Theory and Practice Course Description
Wisconsin-Madison, University of, School of Library and Information Studies
- LIS 639: Information Literacy Pedagogy Course Description
- LIS 826: Field Project in Library and Information Literacy Instruction Course Description
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of, School of Information Studies
- INFOST 670: Instructional Technologies Course description
- INFOST 691: Special Topics, Information Literacy Instruction (no course description)
- INFOST 691: Special Topics, Gaming and Information Literacy (no course description)
- INFOST 786: Multimedia Course description
- INFOST 845: Doctoral Seminar: Issues in Educational and Media Technology Course description
Course information last revised June 2014; Updated with U of Arizona info April 2018.
Updated with retirement statement September 2018
While this wiki is no longer updated annually, if you have an update you would like added, please contact the current Instruction Section Chair at ACRLInstruction@gmail.com.