UPP225F Libraries Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Integration, Information Studies Department, University of Iceland, Iceland
This online course examines the role of libraries in facilitating the integration of refugees and immigrants. By blending theory, policy, and practical applications, students explore how libraries address the unique needs of newly arrived migrants. The course employs an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from Library and Information Science (LIS), Anthropology, Migration Studies, and Sociology. This comprehensive perspective highlights how different types of libraries contribute to the settlement process, provide essential services, and support both local and national policies aimed at migrant integration. The course is taught in English.
Contact: Jamie Johnston (jamijo@hi.is)
LIS 9375L-650: Special Topic: Public Library Services for Newcomers and Immigrants, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University, Canada
Course Description An overview of library services including settlement services for immigrants. Students examine and design culturally and linguistically appropriate collection and services for immigrants with diverse sociocultural backgrounds. Public library services in developed and developing countries are critically examined. The information practices and public library usage of newcomers and long-term immigrants are explored.
Contact: Nafiz Shuva (Nafiz.Shuva@qc.cuny.edu)