ILS 450 - Global Perspectives in Librarianship

3 CR

This course covers the importance of a global approach to library information services whether locally or in the larger international community. Global library education programs, volunteerism and other opportunities will be explored in depth. The course will study various organizations, foundations and initiatives supporting access to information resources in developing countries, supporting new immigrants, and working with population considered a part of the ‘Digital Divide.’ Students will prepare a well-researched and documented case study of library services, practices and issues from a selected country, and discuss how these approaches may be relevant locally as a culmination to the course.