The document discusses the development of a digital content management curriculum at Wayne State University, highlighting curriculum offerings and support, including core courses and specializations in digital libraries and preservation. It outlines the evaluation methods for assessing the effectiveness of the curriculum, based on student outcomes and alumni contributions. The document also notes the employment outlook for various related professions, indicating significant growth potential.

1. Digital Content
Management
Curriculum
Development
Joan E. Beaudoin
DigCurV
Florence, Italy
May 7, 2013
A Case Study at
Wayne State
University

2. Contents
Background
Curriculum development
Curriculum offerings
Curriculum support
Evaluation
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3. About WSU’s SLIS
© 2010 Wayne State University
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4. Curriculum analysis
Curriculum review fall 2011
ALA accredited schools/programs
Examination of web site content
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7. Employment outlook
The Occupational Outlook
Handbook
• Archivists 7%
• Librarians 8%
• Info Systems Managers 17%
• DB Administrators 30%
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8. Curriculum development
List of topics collected from:
• LIS Literature
• Syllabi
• Organizational, project, initiative, etc.
web sites
Content analysis of topics
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9. Curriculum development
Core characteristics:
• Produce (perform tasks)
• Manage (people and resources)
• Analyze (systems and situations)
• Communicate (written and oral)
• Design (creative solutions)
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10. Curriculum offerings
 Six core MLIS courses
• LIS6010 Intro to Information Profession
• LIS6080 Information Technology
• LIS6120 Access to Information
• LIS6210 Organization of Information
• LIS7040 Library Admin & Management
• LIS7996 Research in Library & Information
Science
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11. Curriculum offerings
 Six specialization electives
• LIS7900 Digital Libraries
• LIS7910 Metadata in Theory & Practice
• LIS7920 Digital Preservation & Curation
• LIS7410 Software Productivity Tools
• LIS7460 DB Concepts & Applications
• LIS7700 Practicum
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12. Curriculum support
Personnel
• 4 FT positions for teaching & technology
• Administrative staff
• Graduate student assistants
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13. Curriculum support
Facilities & Resources
• Digital media lab
• Virtual online lab
• Networked storage space
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14. Outreach
NDSA Student group
Events & workshops
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15. Evaluation
Based on:
• Students in specialization
• Employment with digital curation or
preservation responsibilities
• Alumni who contribute to this area
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16. Joan E. Beaudoin
Joan.Beaudoin@wayne.edu
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