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Fall Semester, 2008
I will teach LT 197  Cultural Diversity and Libraries

This class is designed to explore the complex, social, economic, historical, and technological developments that impact library and information services. Students will learn about the cultural perspectives of various diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic communities.

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

1. Understand the challenges of providing information services in a multicultural and multiracial society; and understand the ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and racial factors and perspectives involved;
2. Identify resources for the development of library services for diverse communities;
3. Determine the cultural diversity and information needs of library patrons; and develop strategies for providing appropriate services;
4. Understand the role of libraries in promoting cultural diversity and preserving ethnic heritage;
5. Advocate and provide leadership for library services for diverse communities.

Join us for an interesting four-week session.

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Spring Semester, 2009

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