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SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Collection Support |
Communication Disorders Program At the undergraduate level, the Department of Communication Disorders at Southern Connecticut State University provides a concentration in communication disorders, designed for those students who anticipate pursing a master's degree and national certification as speech-language pathologists. For this level of study, the Buley Library has acquired resources that will introduce students to the major theories of normal and abnormal speech development, explore how language is developed in children from birth to adolescence, explore the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism, and receive an introduction to Speech Science, Hearing Science, and Audiology. Dr. Sue Clerc the Buley librarian-liaison to the Communication Disorders Department, works collaboratively with Dr. Glenda DeJarnette, the departmental liaison to the library, to ensure that resources acquired represent the newest research findings, technological developments, and remediation techniques in the field. The Buley Library draws heavily upon the publications of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in its collection building activities, to assist us in meeting this critical objective. The graduate level program in Communication Disorders is focused on the etiology, diagnosis, assessment, and clinical practice relating to a broad range of communication disorders, as well as the development of therapy goals and remediation techniques for specific problems associated with these disorders. The development of the collection parallels the major categories into which communication disorders are broadly classified, offering coverage of:
Within each of these major categories, resources have been selected that profile specific communication disorders. These disorders range from stuttering and lisping disorders in the articulation and phonology disorders category; to apraxia of speech, the dysarthrias and aphasia in the neurogenic speech and language disorders category; to right brain damage and dementia in the cognitively-based communication disorders category. Resources that profile the category of language delay disorders will tend to focus on the underlying causes of this delay, necessitating a significant number of acquisitions on such subjects as mental retardation, autism and autistic spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and fetal alcohol syndrome. The collection is particularly strong in its coverage of both autism and mental retardation, with an emphasis on those resources that discuss assessment and speech-language intervention techniques for individuals at various levels of functioning. Finally, resources that address voice and resonance disorders will cover the anatomy and physiology of the larynx, as well as explore disorders caused by cleft lip and palate, vocal cord paralysis and cancer of the larynx. The second major category of resources selected to support the Communication Disorders program focuses on the subject of hearing loss and deafness. These resources provide an overview of hearing loss and deafness, cover the physiology of the hearing mechanism, and discuss the various types of hearing loss, from mild forms of tinnitus to exaggerated forms of hearing loss. The field of audiology is extensively treated in the collections of the Buley Library, including works that discuss:
The collection in communication disorders is completed by the acquisition of numerous works that deal with descriptive and experimental research in the field, and cover the essentials of experimental research design, literature reviews, research questions, subjects and sampling, and publication format. A select number of resources are also present in the collection that discuss the study and teaching of speech therapy, cover aspects of the supervisory process in speech-language pathology, and address other professional issues in the field. Public Health Department The Department of Public Health at SCSU offers a B.S. Program at the undergraduate level, which is one of the few of its kind in the country, as well as an M.P.H. degree at the graduate level. Both programs focus on the foundations of public health, and the basic concepts and principles for professional practice, as well as on the biological, epidemiological and psycho-sociological bases of health-related behaviors. Resources have been acquired relating to disease and illness, health in society, health counseling, health law, multicultural health, and public health research, to support courses offered at both program levels, while at the undergraduate level, areas of concentration and minors are offered in:
The collections of the Buley Library in the Public Health are currently being developed by Lisa Bier, the Librarian-Liaison for the Public Health Department, working collaboratively with the Departmental Library Liaison, Dr. William Faraclas. The collection is particularly strong in the area of health promotion, offering many titles that profile the educational strategies, group and individual processes, and community approaches used in health promotion and disease prevention programs. Many of these resources focus on the area of community health, detailing specific intervention priorities and strategies, with a significant emphasis placed on health disparities among minorities and other special populations. Issues relating to women's health, human sexuality, adolescent health, and the health needs of the aged are treated in courses offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, creating a need for resource material on such subjects as gerontology, death and bereavement, maternal and child health, teenage pregnancy and parenting, and substance abuse, which all show considerable strength. The second major area of concentration in environmental health is addressed by the acquisition of titles that discuss the major environmental stressors and their overall impact on wellness, and will address such specific subjects as pollution, solid and hazardous waste management, and concerns relating to the water supply and the treatment and disposal of wastewater. Some of these resources are also applicable to the interdisciplinary major in Environmental Studies. Supplemental material, on such subjects as industrial and municipal waste treatment, may be selected by the Librarian-Selector for the Physical Sciences, Rebecca Hedreen, or a member of the teaching faculty in these disciplines. The minor in Nutrition at the undergraduate level, has necessitated acquisitions for the collection that focus on:
An opportunity exists to acquire additional resource material on the subject of food selection and preparation, as well as meal management, in order to maintain currency of the collection in an era characterized by rapidly changing fads, conflicting research study results in the consumer sector, and consumer-based advertising that is not always scientifically accurate. At both levels of the Public Health program, the pressing world dilemmas of malnutrition and hunger are subjects for examination; therefore, the Buley Library has purchased many items that address these issues, with an emphasis on both community and governmental responses. Lastly, one of the foundations of the Public Health Program is the area of Health Administration, which lays the infrastructure for much of what transpires in the field. Resources that discuss the structure, function and policy issues associated with public health and medical care in the United States are prominent in the collection and must be regularly updated to address the continuous state of flux in this field. Material is sought that offers a variety of perspectives on the management functions, budgeting issues, human resource concerns, and organizational change issues specific to this challenging industry. Recreation and Leisure Studies Department Resources acquired for the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department are designed to build an effective base of knowledge for those students planning to supervise, administer and manage recreation programs and park facilities. Shirley Cavanagh, the Buley Librarian-Liaison to the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department, has worked collaboratively with Dr. James MacGregor, the department's designated liaison, to acquire resource material that addresses such fundamental subjects as:
Works that underlie the foundation of the Recreation and Leisure Studies field will discuss such specific subjects as the principles and application of program planning and implementation; offer specific guidelines for conducting interest studies, feasibility studies, and program evaluations of recreation services; discuss leadership theories, styles, and methods that can be useful in directing recreation and leisure services; or explore the multiplicity of vital roles that leisure plays in modern society, in terms of meeting individual, group and societal needs. Still other titles may explore emerging legal issues in recreation and leisure studies, provide instruction on how to develop risk management plans appropriate to the field, examine models for implementing community park and recreation services, or discuss innovative teaching techniques in recreation education. Resources that address these core subjects are supplemented by more specific works, which are acquired to explore the three areas of concentration offered through the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department at the undergraduate level:
The Recreation and Leisure Studies Department places a strong emphasis on teaching effective programming and evaluation techniques in all facets of the program, which has led to the acquisition of resources that stress these techniques, as well as effective documentation methods, for those studying outdoor, therapeutic or community recreation services. In the area of therapeutic recreation, works acquired will discuss the history, philosophy and concepts of therapeutic recreation, examine the role of therapeutic recreation within the larger rehabilitation process, and explore the role of the therapeutic recreation specialist as it is practiced in both community and institutional settings. Significant attention is focused upon behavioral interventions, quality improvement systems, and current issues facing therapeutic recreation services, particularly with those suffering from chronic and traumatic disabilities. In order to explore the range of human experiences of individuals with disabilities, a large number of resources have been acquired for the general collections that focus on the historic treatment of disabled individuals, the role of legislation, societal institutions and advocacy groups in the improvement of services to those with disabilities, current best practices, and future trends and issues. Emphasis is placed on acquiring resources that stress inclusion, integration, and community membership for these special populations. For those students conducting research in the area of outdoor recreation, resources have been acquired which discuss outdoor recreation management skills, including program planning and evaluation, supervision, risk assessment, and human resources, particularly as they are applied to recreation and park programs. Outdoor group management techniques, nature recreation, camp leadership, and skill development in outdoor activities, such as shooting skills, sailing, canoeing, snow skiing, hiking, bicycling and scuba diving are also stressed in the collection. Within this concentration, students are trained to focus on the stewardship practices designed to protect the resource base while providing recreational opportunities. For this reason, additional library resources are sought that provide a vigorous examination of the relationships between outdoor recreations users, the natural resource base, and management approaches. The final concentration in Community Recreation has a major focus on programming in community recreation, and the organization and administration of community recreation programs for public, private, voluntary, civic, religious or industrial organizations. An opportunity exists to strengthen the collection's coverage of such community organizations as the YWCA, the YMCA, and the Boys and Girls Clubs, which represent the major voluntary agencies serving youth in the community.
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