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Course Outline

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Please recommend key topics to cover, required readings and, as appropriate, yourself or others as recommended guest speakers (see more resources in the ICL Classes database).   Consider the number of topics that can be realistically covered in a course of 10 to 15 weeks long.


1. Introduction.  Understanding the International/Global Context.  Colonialism and Post-Colonialism.

 

2. Globalization and the Role of and Impact on Libraries and Information Institutions.

 

3. Nationhood/Statehood and National Identity.

 

                Class activity: Pamoja http://www.library.illinois.edu/mortenson/pamoja.html

 

4. International Organizations and Information Policy (UNESCO, IFLA, FID, ICA, etc.)  LIS International/National Resources.  Comparative Methodology.

 

5. National Libraries and Bibliographies.  Consulting.

 

6. National Information Policy.  International Standards.

 

7. Internet: Global Distribution and National Use

 

8. Africa: Libraries and Information Institutions/Issues

 

9. Asia/Pacific: Libraries and Information Institutions/Issues

 

10. Latin America and the Caribbean: Libraries and Information Institutions/Issues

 

11. Europe: Libraries and Information Institutions/Issues