@article{article_813430, title={THE EVOLUTION OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR DIVERSITY EDUCATION IN A LIBRARY SCIENCE PROGRAM THROUGH SHORT-TERM GLOBAL EXPERIENCES}, journal={Uluslararası Medeniyet Çalışmaları Dergisi}, volume={1}, pages={163–170}, year={2016}, author={Smıth, Andrew J. M.}, keywords={library science education,diversity education,international exchange programs}, abstract={The professional standards of library and information science organizations emphasize the importance of diversity education in the preparation of new information professionals. Short-term global experiences can enhance diversity education in library science programs. The evolution of one program is described, as it moved from observation-based trips, through service learning, with students as experts, to its current interactive learning model. Assessment of student learning is now conducted by a three part process that includes individual reflection, small group work and whole group discussion}, number={1}, publisher={Hakan YALAP}