diversity initiatives
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Diversity resources and specialized resources at Auraria LibraryTRANSCRIPT
Diversity Initiatives
Student Demographics
Student Demographics
Students We ServeUniversity of Colorado Denver
African American 5%
Asian American 9%
Hispanic 12%
International 8%
Native American 1%
Pacific Islander <1%
White 58%
Unknown 6%
Specialized Resources
specialized resources
Diversity DatabasesEthnic Studies
• Bibliography of Native North AmericansEbsco
• Chicano Database
Ebsco from the Ethnic Studies Library, University of California
• Ethnic NewsWatchProQuest
• Oxford African American Studies CenterOxford University Press
• Early Encounters in North America: Peoples, Cultures and the Environment
Alexander Street Press
specialized resources
Diversity DatabasesGender Studies
• GenderWatchProQuest
• Everyday Life and Women in AmericaAdam Matthew Digital
• Defining GenderAdam Matthew Digital
• Filmakers Library OnlineAlexander Street Press
specialized resources
Diversity DatabasesLesbian, Gay, Bisexual &
Transgender Studies
• Encyclopedia of Gay and Lesbian Popular Culture (2008)
Ebsco/Netlibrary
• LGBT LifeEbsco
• GenderWatchProQuest
specialized resources
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Center for Colorado & the West
• CC&W advances understanding of Rocky Mountain history through “Preserving History. Creating Knowledge.”
• CC&W interns and students selected as Kenneth King Foundation Fellows work with faculty supervisors to • co-author local history publications• curate digital image collections, • review Colorado history books, • produce video documentaries, • write biographical profiles• create resource guides
specialized resources
coloradowest.auraria.edu
The CC&W website is a rich repository of Hispanic and Native American cultural and historical photos, videos, book reviews, articles, and more.
coloradowest.auraria.edu
Specialized Services
Diversify Your Syllabi
Partner with the Library &
Infuse Diversity in Your Course
specialized services • Provide a more robust and well-rounded
educational student experience
• Partner with a subject librarian to identify
and evaluate library and other diversity
resources for integration in your courses
• Available on-demand at the time you need
assistance, whether designing a new course or
modifying an existing one.
Disability Servicesat Auraria Library
specialized services
• Reference assistance service is available in-person, by phone, email, or chat.
• Retrieval of materials for library users
who are unable to retrieve the materials themselves
• Photocopying or scanning assistance • JAWS software available in student
computer area
Disability Services(continued)
specialized services
• Intel Reader and Ubi Duo available for checkout at the ASK US desk
• Proxy individuals to borrow materials
on behalf of users unable to borrow materials themselves
• Accessible Study Room on 2nd Floor
with computers and adaptive technology for individuals and small groups
Questions
Contact Uslibrary.auraria.edu |303.556.2740
Orlando Archibeque Social Science Collection Librarian
Thomas J. Beck Professional Studies Collection Librarian
Mary K. Dodge Research & Instruction Specialist
Judith Valdez Disability Services Librarian