LIBR 220-02
LIBR 220-11
Resources and Information Services in Professions and Disciplines
Topic: Library Services to Latinos
Fall 2006 Greensheet
Jeff Paul
Cultural Heritage Center Librarian
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Libary, SJSU
E-mail
Phone: (408)808-2636
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The instructor will enroll you in Blackboard for this course by August 18th, after which you will be able to access Blackboard.
Course Description
This course focuses on developing skills for planning, implementing and evaluating programs for addressing the information needs of Latinos & Latinas. Included in readings and discussions are reviews of the major national, state and local studies.
Some of the topics that will be addressed include: the history of library services to Latinos & Latinas in the United States, the identification and analysis of demographic information and trends, community service needs assessment, information needs of users and non-users, traditional and non-traditional library service programs, outreach, community presence and partnerships, cultural conflict in the delivery of library services, mentoring and recruitment, advocacy, technology trends and challenges, the evaluation of collections/service programs and planning for the future.
Students are encouraged to develop their own specialized topics for investigation.
The class incorporates a mix of electronic discussions, readings and assignments. The question to be considered throughout the course: Are libraries effectively serving the information needs of Latinos in the communities they serve?
Prerequisite: LIBR 210
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the student will have:
- Gained knowledge about the characteristics, problems, needs, interests and concerns of the Latino population by conducting a review of the literature and writing a research paper on this topic;
- Developed methods for identifying appropriate resources and communication channels utilized in community outreach, publicity and promotion by completing readings on these topics and discussing them on Blackboard;
- Investigated national and regional standards for library services to Latinos by completing required readings on these topics and discussing them on Blackboard;
- Conducted an analysis and written a report on at least 3 web sources related to the Latino community;
- Conducted an analysis and written a report on the demographics of a Latino community;
- Visited, conducted a field trip and written a report that evaluates a library or community information agency that provides specialized services to Latinos;
- Gained knowledge about regional and national standards and approaches to better serve the Latino community by conducting a review of the library literature and writing a literature review and term paper on the topic;
- Investigated effective and responsive library services for Latinos;
- Gained enhanced reference and information searching skills through the completion of two quizzes; and
- Gained enhanced skills to establish a collection or increase diversity efforts & services for Latinos by completing required readings and discussing the findings on Blackboard..
This course supports the following SLIS Core Competencies:
- articulate the ethics, values and foundational principles of library and information professionals and their role in the promotion of intellectual freedom;
- compare the environments and organizational settings in which library and information professionals practice;
- recognize the social, cultural and economic dimensions of information use;
- apply the fundamental principles of planning, management and marketing/advocacy;
- design, query and evaluate information retrieval systems;
- use the basic concepts and principles related to the creation, evaluation, selection, acquisition, preservation and organization of specific items or collections of information;
- demonstrate proficiency in the use of current information and communication technologies, and other related technologies, as they affect the resources and uses of libraries and other types of information providing entities;
- use service concepts, principles and techniques that facilitate information access, relevance, and accuracy for individuals or groups of users;
- describe the fundamental concepts of information-seeking behaviors;
- understand the nature of research, research methods and research findings; retrieve, evaluate and synthesize scholarly and professional literature for informed decision-making by specific client groups;
- demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for group work, collaborations and professional level presentations;
- evaluate programs and services on specified criteria; and
- contribute to the cultural, economic, educational and social well-being of our communities.
Required Text
Please see the Outline & Reading List for more information. There is no required text. All required readings are available from the King Library Electronic Reserves Module or via electronic full text databases. Weekly readings are posted in the Class Documents section of Blackboard and will be distributed at the class meeting.
Required readings will be available full text via the King Library or SLIS website.
Course Requirements
Class Location & Meeting Schedule
This class meets on Friday, August 25, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SJSU and on Friday, September 8, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at CSU Fullerton.
Course Format
This is a web based course. Blackboard will be used for ALL course activities. There will be one class meeting at SJSU on Friday, August 25, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at CSU Fullerton on Friday, September 8, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attendance at the class session is essential.
This class incorporates a mix of lecture, discussion, films, readings, assignments, student presentations and discussions via the Blackboard electronic discussion board.
Blackboard will be used for supplemental course activities and reading discussions.
Expectations
Each student is expected to contribute substantive comments to the class discussion of weekly assignments and to complete assignments on or before deadline dates. Points will be deducted from assignments submitted after deadline.
Reformanet
It is highly recommended that every student in this class become a member of Reforma –The Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking and receive Reformanet postings. Reforma membership information is available at http://www.reforma.org/MembershipForm2006.pdf. The cost for library student membership in Reforma is $5.00, which is usually waived the 1st year of membership. For additional information check the Reforma website http://www.reforma.org.
Grading Policy
Generally, everyone begins this course with a grade of “B”, the standard grade for graduate level work. If you complete the assignments on time and as required, you will maintain that “B” grade.
If you submit sub-standard work, you will receive a sub-standard grade (B- or below).
If you submit above standard work, you will receive an above standard grade (B+ or better).
Above standard work is defined as work that clearly displays one or more of the following criteria:
- Originality in the approach to the assignment
- Greater depth or analysis of the subject matter
- Overall treatment of the assignment above and beyond what the assignment calls for
- Superior organizational, written, or communication skills in the presentation of the material.
Correct usage of academic English (or Spanish), spelling, grammar, and composition are expected. Points will be deducted for failure to do so.
Grading Scale
The standard SJSU SLIS Grading Scale is utilized for all SLIS courses:
| 97-100 | A |
| 94-96 | A- |
| 91-93 | B+ |
| 88-90 | B |
| 85-87 | B- |
| 82-84 | C+ |
| 79-81 | C |
| 76-78 | C- |
| 73-75 | D+ |
APA
Students are encouraged to use APA (5th edition) format for papers and assignments.
All assignments must be your own work with sources properly cited in papers.
San Jose State University codes and rules governing plagiarism are in effect.
Grading Percentages
| Assignment | Due Date | Percentage of Grade |
| Class participation in discussions | ongoing | 8% |
| Assignment 1 - Web Roots/Personal Background Statement | 9/1/06 | 5% |
| Assignment 2 - Critical Notes - Background Reading on the History of Latinos | 9/22/06 | 8% |
| Assignment 3 - Demographics | 10/13/06 | 8% |
| Assignment 4 - Analysis of Web Sites for Latinos | 11/10/06 | 8% |
| Assignemnt 5 - Field Trip/Visit & Evaluation of a Hispanic/Latino Library or Service Program | 10/22/06 | 8% |
| Assignment 6 - Critical Analysis of the Library Literature - Library Services to Latinos | 11/26/06 | 10% |
| Assignment 8 - Term Paper | 12/10/06 | 35% |
For additional details see Assignments & Grading/Weekly Outline pages.
Class participation includes contributions to discussions, exercises and activities in class and on Blackboard site. Students must respect one another’s opinions in Discussion Board threads regarding library services and issues related to bias, diversity, ageism, racism, gender orientation, homelessness & privilege.
Assignments must be submitted in paper or electronically as email attachments written using Microsoft Word and sent to the instructor.
Late assignments will not be accepted without prior notification and approval of the instructor and with the understanding that there may be a decrease in the number of points earned for the assignment.
Academic Integrity Policy
Your commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University, and the University’s Academic Integrity Policy requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the Office of Judicial Affairs. The policy on academic integrity can be found at
http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/F06-1.pdf
The University emphasizes responsible citizenship and an understanding of ethical choices inherent in human development. Academic honesty and fairness foster ethical standards for all those who depend upon the integrity of the university, its course, and its degrees.
Student Role
It is the role and obligation of each student to:
- Know the roles that preserve academic integrity and abide by them at all times. This includes learning and following the particular rules associated with specific classes, exams and/or course assignments. Ignorance of these rules is not a defense to the charge of violating Academic Integrity Policy.
- Know what the consequences of violating the Academic Integrity Policy will be, student’s appeal rights, and the procedures to be followed in the appeal.
- Foster academic integrity among peers.
Definitions of Academic Dishonesty
1.1 Cheating
At SJSU, cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means. Cheating at SJSU includes, but is not limited to:
| 1.1.1 | Copying, in part or in whole, from another’s test or other evaluation instrument including homework assignments, worksheets, lab reports, essays, summaries, quizzes, etc; | |
| 1.1.2 | Submitting work previously graded in another course unless this has been approved by the course instructor or by departmental policy | |
| 1.1.3 | Submitting work simultaneously presented in two courses, unless this has been approved by both course instructors or by the department policies of both departments. | |
| 1.1.4 | Using or consulting, prior to, or during an examination, sources or materials not authorized by the instructor | |
| 1.1.5 | Altering or interfering with the grading process | |
| 1.1.6 | Sitting for an examination by a surrogate, or as a surrogate | |
| 1.1.7 | Any other act committed by a student in the course of their academic work which defrauds or misrepresents, including aiding or abetting in any of the actions defined above. |
1.2 Plagiarism
At SJSU plagiarism is the act of representing the work of another as one’s own without giving appropriate credit, regardless of how that work was obtained and/or submitting to fulfill academic requirements. Plagiarism at SJSU includes but is not limited to:
| 1.2.1 | The act of incorporating the ideas, words, sentences, paragraphs, or parts of, and/or the specific substance of another’s work, without giving appropriate credit, and/or representing the product as one’s own work | |
| 1.2.2 | Representing another’s artistic/scholarly works such as musical compositions, computer program, photographs, paintings, drawing, sculptures, or similar works as one’s own. |
For further information go to: http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/F06-1.pdf
If you would like to include in your paper any material you have submitted, or plan to submit, for another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic Integrity policy F06-1 requires approval by instructors.
You are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops, academic renewal, withdrawal, etc.
Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability,
please e-mail me as soon as possible. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires
that students with disabilities register with the Disability Resource Center
(DRC) to establish record of their disability.
No matter where students reside, they should contact the SJSU DRC to register. The DRC Web site: http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/
Incompletes
SLIS discourages the awarding of an incomplete. An incomplete is only supposed to be granted if a student has finished most of the work but has been hit with a serious medical or family emergency (such as a death). They should be able to provide supporting documentation. Not managing time efficiently or taking too many classes is not a reason to award an incomplete.
SLIS Vision 2010
"The School of Library and Information Science will be recognized as a leader in education in Library and Information Science, delivering innovative, high quality programs across the continent and beyond."
In our profession, of course, core values guide our service ethic. At SLIS our values have been articulated as:
- Learning
We value education above all. The academic freedom of faculty and students is vital to our role of promoting lifelong learning through intellectual inquiry, scholarship, and the pursuit of knowledge. SLIS also fosters independence and personal responsibility for tomorrow's leaders. - Student and Faculty/Staff Success
We place our highest priority on ensuring academic success, personal growth, and the achievement of benchmarks. - Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and support continual improvement and innovation in all we do. - Integrity
We are accountable for our actions and expect honesty and fairness in all our work and interactions. - Diversity
We value and respect diversity, inclusion, civility, and individual uniqueness, and we recognize the strength these factors bring to our community and learning environment. All of our interactions reflect trust, caring and mutual respect. - Community
We value collaborative relationships within and beyond the campus in order to best serve our mission.
Our strategic plan specifies four strategic directions, each with specific goals and objectives (see our newly designed website for more information).
- To focus the management of school operations on strategic planning, effective communication, equitable support for all members of the school community, stewardship, quality customer service, and accountability.
- To develop standards and support for faculty development and renewal.
- To design new programs and specializations for delivery across disciplinary and geographic boundaries.
- To enhance curricular and program quality.
SLIS is committed to the professions and disciplines it serves. We are one team, one school.
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