LIBR 275-01
Library Services for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities
Spring 2005

Dr. Ziming Liu
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Course Description:

This course focuses on developing skills for planning, implementing and evaluating programs for addressing the information needs of racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. Reviews the major national, state and local studies.

Course Objectives:

At the completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Gain knowledge about the characteristics, problems, needs, interests and concerns of diverse groups;
• Develop methods for identifying appropriate resources and communication channels; and
• Design effective and responsive services.

This supports the following SLIS objectives:

Teaching students the major theories, important principles, and current practice in the following areas:

• Information transfer;
• The principles and practices of management as specifically applied to information environments;
• Advocacy and leadership for citizen access to information and knowledge resources.

Required Text:

Please see the Outline & Reading List for more information.

• Class participation and presentation (20%)
• Assignments (30%)
• Term paper (50%)

Read the SJSU Academic Integrity Policy
http://www2.sjsu.edu/senate/S04-12.pdf

Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities

Students who need accommodation due to a disability must register with SJSU's Disability Resource Center (DRC) during the first three weeks of the semester. The Center will work with the students to determine the disability, document it, and determine the services and accommodations necessary for student success. Then, the DRC will contact the faculty member to determine the types of consideration necessary.

Students attending the Fullerton campus should first contact the Disability Resource Center in San Jose since they are SJSU students. The DRC will then direct the students to supporting resources on the Fullerton campus.

The DRC Web site: http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/

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