Course ID
043685
Course Description
Global Librarianship is a comprehensive course that examines the roles, challenges, and practices of librarianship across diverse cultural, social, and political contexts worldwide. It explores universal principles of librarianship while highlighting regional variations, focusing on how libraries contribute to information access, education, and community building. Students will analyze the impacts of globalization, technology, and international policy on library services through case studies, covering key topics such as information ethics, digital literacy, and social justice. The course aims to equip students with a deep understanding of global library operations and the evolving responsibilities of librarians in a connected world.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No