ILS 420 - Rising to the Challenge: Libraries, Disruption, and Community Resiliency

3 CR

Library information agencies can plan for various disasters and challenges, and yet there are some things for which no planning will prepare us. This course explores current challenges and includes an in-depth look at the global and local impacts of external events on libraries and information agencies and their communities. This course will investigate strategies and innovative options to allow these institutions to meet the needs of their communities. Topics include emergency preparedness, creativity in the face of crisis, resiliency, resources, response, recovery, supporting and providing services to at-risk populations, leadership, and self-care during challenging times, and other issues as appropriate.

Prerequisite(s): ILS 250 and ILS 325.