Office of Multicultural Programs and Services at Emory University

The purpose of the Multicutural Learning Resource Center is to provide programs and activities designed to increase awareness and appreciation for multiculturalism at Emory University. It also serves as a repository for reference publications and materials on the African American, Asian American, Latino American and Native American populations served by the Office of Multicultural Programs and services.

OBJECTIVES

* To serve as a multicultural reading room and training facility for students and faculty at Emory

* To provide printed, taped and technical resources about African American, Asian American, Latino American, and Native American populations, for student and faculty use

* To provide academic support for students and information on:

1. Ethnic populations, activities and events
2. Career opportunities
3. Scholarships and internships

* To provide research opportunities for faculty and create a forum for discussions on topics related to multiculturalism and diversity

* To support scholarship on topics of diversity and multiculturalism

* To conduct outreach activities within the Emory community

Books in the LRC

What's Happening?

The Multicultural Learning Resource Center contains a variety of resources for student and faculty use. The following electronic, print, and tape resources are available.

location
computur lab
a/v lab
ethnic library
training area
ethnic speakers bureau

Location
The Multicultural Learning Resource Center is located in Suite #341 of the Woodruff Residential Center, on the Emory University campus.

Computer Lab
equipped with Macintosh IIsi computers and a Laser printer. The computers are networked to the University computer network providing access to all information sources on the network both on and off campus.

Audio-Video Lab
equipped with individual viewing and listening equipment. Video and audio tapes on a variety of ethnic topics are available.

Ethnic Library
holding cultural and historical titles on African American, Asian American, Latino American, and Native American populations. The library is a non-circulating reading room with affiliation with the University's main library.

Training Area
space is available to allow small group workshops, seminars, or meetings. It contains a chalkless board, bulletin board, and viewing screen.

Ethnic Speakers Bureau
speakers on a variety of ethnic topics will be featured in the Center. Local, regional, and national figures will be invited to make presentations.