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LIBR 2595: Special Topics: Indigenous Reference Resources and Services

This course is a survey of key resources, tools, and services used to support the specialized information needs of Aboriginal libraries, collections, and communities. Staff, working in a variety of library settings, are provided with the necessary knowledge, background, and insights for working with, providing services and building collections for our Aboriginal customers and communities. The topics surveyed include government, legal, health, and genealogical resources. For each topic, key resources and issues will be identified and explored. Also included is an important unit on treaty rights and negotiations, and other matters related to government.

Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Library and Information Technology and the Diploma in Library and Information Technology (Flexible Participation Option).

Course Information:

Credits:

3.0

Additional Fees:

$15.35

Repeat Limit:

None

Lecture Hours:

4.0

Seminar Hours:

0.0

Lab Hours:

0.0

Offered online:

False

Course outline(s):

None


2AR 2SC HUM LSC SCI SOC UT
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Transfers:

No active transfer agreements found.

Inactive Transfers:

No inactive transfer agreements found.

Current Offerings:

No offerings found for this semester (2025 10).

Previous Offerings:

Semester Seats Waitlist Days Time Room Type Instructor
2020 20 0 1 ------- - WWW WWW Guy Robertson
2017 20 4 3 ------- - WWW WWW Guy Robertson
2013 20 1 N/A ------- - WWW WWW Guy Robertson