LIBR 275 - 11 Class Code 30065
Library Services for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities
Summer 2004

Jeff Paul
jpaul@slis.sjsu.edu
Voice: 408-808-2636

GREENSHEET

Blackboard: This course will use Blackboard. All students should enroll in the course Blackboard site by going to http://tigris.sjsu.edu, locating the course site in the listing of summer classes, and clicking on the "enroll" button.

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.

The class incorporates a mix of lecture, discussion, guest speakers, films and student presentations. The question to be considered throughout the course: Are libraries effectively serving the information needs of the communities they serve?

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%)

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