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Home SchoolThe University of Illinois
Class NameCommunity Informatics
Class Number518
Course ToolLEEP
Class SectionLE
FacultyKate Williams
Credits4 Credit Hours
Class DescriptionSurvey of an emerging field that studies how local, historical communities use information and communication technologies or otherwise access, create, organize, and share information. Covers key principles for working in libraries or the wider non-profit/public sectors as individuals, organizations, and communities harness new technologies and media. Prepared both professionals and researchers, whatever their technology background. Especially useful for those interested in public or community libraries, youth services, university public engagement, social work, education, and anyone interested in working with or studying underserved communities.
Seats3
DeliverySynchronous
Start and End Date8/26/2010 - 12/2/2010
Start and End Time
(if synchronous)
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM United States - Central
Days of Week
(of class meetings, if synchronous)
Thursday
Last Add Day7/19/2010
Residency Start and End Date10/15/2010 - 10/15/2010
Residency LocationChampaign, IL