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DR. Harold E. Thiele

Dr. Harold E. Thiele

Assistant Professor

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. Library Information Science, University of Pittsburgh
  • MLIS. Library and Information Science, University of Texas at Austin
  • B.S.Ed Secondary Education (Science & Social Science), University of Texas at Austin
  • B.A. Anthropology, University of Texas at Austin
  • A.A. Liberal Arts, St. Gregory’s College

Courses Taught

  • MLIS 7300 – Cataloging & Classification
  • MLIS 7111 – Information Retrieval in the Health Sciences
  • MLIS 7355 – Advanced Classification (New Fall 2011)

New Courses Scheduled for Spring 2012

  • MLIS 7330 – Cataloging the Web
  • MLIS 7700 – Research Methods

Research Interests

  • Folksonomy and classification theory
  • Development of cataloging paradigms and codes
  • Archives organization and description in electronic environment
  • Standards development and integration

Contact Information

MLIS Program
1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31698
Ph: (229) 333 - 5966
Fax:(229) 259 - 5055
email: hethiele@valdosta.edu

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