Juan A. Sandoval received a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science degree from Denver University in 1975 with a specialization in Academic Librarianship and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado in 1969 where he studied English, Secondary Education and Spanish.  He remained in school for an extra year so that he could study art, music, etc.  He was able to spend a summer in Bucaramanga, Colombia studying Spanish literature as an undergraduate.  Juan has been a Reference Librarian at UTEP for the last 24 years where he delights in being of assistance to students and the children of students he met when he first arrived in 1981.   Before entering graduate school, he worked as a social worker with the elderly in San Luis, Colorado.  Upon graduation from Denver, University he worked at the University of Oregon in Eugene.  Juan’s primary responsibilities are in reference service and more specifically he works closely with Chicano Studies, the Art Department, African-American Studies and Asian Studies.  He provides general and specialized reference assistance and instruction.  With the advent of technology, he spends considerable time in the computer classroom instructing students from throughout the university in the use of the library’s online catalog and databases.  Juan enjoys fulfilling his collection development responsibilities in the assigned areas. 

Special Award for Service to Foreign Students, University of Texas at El Paso, 1999

 

Miner of the Month at the University of Texas at El Paso, 1992

 

Distinguished Service Award for Service to Students at the University of Texas at El Paso, 1991

 

Jubilee Gem Award in recognition of special contributions to the University of Texas at El Paso, 1989-1990 

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Subject: AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

Program Description

The African American Studies Program provides a humanistic lens and course of study for individuals of all backgrounds to examine the African American experience and the attendant complexities of "race" relations in the American southwest, the state of Texas, the nation, and the Diaspora.  The program's curriculum centers on the African American experience as it relates primarily to past, present, and future issues of (1) economic and business development; (2) leadership and service; (3) changing family structures and values; (4) gender politics; (5)  the rapidly changing world of science and technology; and the importance of these issues in the local and global consciousness and behavior of African Americans and others of African descent.  Students explore these issues using the interdisciplinary approach, comparative methodology, and computer literacy to acquire the critical thinking skills and knowledge for leadership, involvement in community development, preparation for graduate school, and to meet the personal and professional challenges of the 21st century.

Description of Existing Collection
NCIP Code: 1a

There is no specific LC concentration. Systematic collection development of Library materials continues. The literature and research produced by African American scholars from the 19th Century - to date are the focus of the collection. English language predominates in the collection with very few exceptions. A total of 17 journals are specifically designated as African American periodicals. Four subscriptions are currently maintained.

Access to materials using hardcopy and electronic resources is available. The main access point for UTEP Library monographs is the OPAC. Marcive records added to the catalog allow for searching of government publications. All journal titles are listed in the OPAC. Major topical indexes such as Historical Abstracts and America: History and Life are available. In addition, all students have access to the Internet and World Wide Web, allowing the use of bibliographic and textual resources available nationally and worldwide. The Library's ILL services provide materials (monographs & periodical articles) for a small service charge from around the country.

Current Collection Intensity
NCIP Code: 1

Materials are being collected for all courses currently being offered. Reference materials which are being acquired continue to be encyclopedias and dictionaries focusing on African American history, culture and biography.

Desired Collection Level
NCIP Code: 2

African American Studies is a recently initiated program at the University; courses of study and the relevant collection development of Library materials is still in development. At a minimum this program will require a level of basic, up-to-date information coverage in all areas of African American history and culture.

 

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Subject:  ART

Program Description

The Department of Art offers a comprehensive program in the visual arts. Undergraduate degrees are awarded with a Bachelor of Fine Arts , the Bachelor of Arts, and the Bachelor of Arts with certification for art educators. Liberal Arts BA students may minor in Studio Art and Art History. Graduate degrees are awarded with a Master of Arts in Studio Practice and a Master of Arts in Art Education.

The Art Department offers 5 general courses, 8 art education courses, 5 basic studies courses, 8 ceramics courses, 8 graphic design courses, 9 art history courses, 3 art theory courses, 7 drawing courses, 8 metals courses, 8 painting courses, 8 printmaking courses, 8 sculpture courses, and 22 graduate courses.

Graduate degrees are available with a thesis requirement for students who wish to pursue research in Art Education and may, at a future date, continue studies beyond the Master's degree. The non-thesis degree plan is for students who wish to pursue research in Art Education for continued professional development purposes, but may not wish to continue studies beyond the Master's degree.

In recent years the Art Department has added faculty in the areas of Ceramics, Art History and Graphic Design. Collection development continues to reflect the areas of research and teaching of new faculty. Members of the Art faculty are nationally recognized and many have achieved international recognition.

Description of Existing Collection
NCIP Code: 2a

The original focus in collection development was art history; however, for the past six years, the focus has been more on contemporary art and Latin American art. The development of a collection to support the interest of students who desire to study Mexican American Art and artists has been reflected in the recent past. Present collection efforts support this focus.

The Reference Collection has been enhanced with the addition of the 34 volume DICTIONARY OF ART, a major resource.

Materials for art are found mainly in the Library of Congress call numbers E, F, GR, N, NA, NB, NC, ND, other N schedules and the TR schedule.

Current Collecting Intensity
NCIP Code: 2a; 3a for Art History

The current acquisition policy supports the Art curriculum. More attention to ephemeral and limited edition materials will be paid in the future to reflect the recent emphasis on Latin American, Chicano, and Mexican artists.

After a series of extensive serial cuts, the periodical collection for this area is slowly increasing titles which reflect new interests and changes in the research interests and needs of the students and faculty. Many of the new titles recently acquired reflect the emphasis on art research in general. As a direct result, the graduate programs can now be enhanced.

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COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Subject: ASIAN STUDIES

Program Description

There are currently two courses offered. A survey course includes traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese civilization, as well as their westernization and modernization. An additional course on the history of Religion in the East covers the Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist communities. Study is focused on the Far East, concentrating on China, Japan and Korea.

Description of Existing Collection
NCIP Code: 1a

LC classification areas are concentrated in BL 1000-2422, BP, BQ, DS, JQ 1-1852, PK 1-6996, and PL 1-3207. English language predominates in the collection. Very few items are in the Chinese, Japanese or other Asian alphabet. A total of eight journals are designated as general Asian periodicals; four a currently received. Ten are designated as East Asian; nine are currently received. Journals received for specific countries are available as follows: China, fifteen listed, twelve currently received; Japan, six listed, four currently received; Korea, five listed, three currently received. The total of all journals listed is forty-four with thirty-two currently received. Twenty-seven of the currently received journals are U.S. government publications in microform.

Access to materials using hardcopy and electronic resources is available. The main access point for UTEP Library monographs is the OPAC. Marcive records added to the catalog allow for searching of government publications. All journals titles are listed in the OPAC. Major topical indexes and the FirstSearch service are available. In addition, all students have access to the Internet and World Wide Web allowing the use of bibliographic and textual resources notionally and worldwide. The Library's ILL services provide materials (monographs & periodical articles) at a small service charge from around the country. The Reference Collection consists of general English language encyclopedias, bilingual dictionaries and a number of multi-volume histories focused on Asian countries.

Current Collection Intensity
NCIP Code: 1

Currently materials are being collected for the two courses offered as well as general works concerning Far Asian culture and biography. Reference materials acquired concentrate on encyclopedic and dictionary publications

Future Collection Level
NCIP Code: 1

Collecting will continue at the current level for the foreseeable future. No major or minor program is currently planned for Asian Studies. However, the University believes as students pursue their careers in international business or otherwise. need to be aware and knowledgeable of the diversity of cultures. The purpose of the collection will be to maintain a basic cross- disciplinary set of materials providing students with basic information resources regarding Asian history, culture, business practices, etc.

Last updated: 03/20/03 

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Subject: CHICANO COLLECTION

 

Program Description

The Chicano Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program which offers a variety of courses from a number of disciplines. These courses are designed to provide knowledge about Chicanos; their origins, history, literature, culture and language.  A Chicano Studies option related to the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is currently being considered.  Also, 900 students working toward a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) are required to take two Chicano Studies classes.

Chicano Studies is designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to prepare for: (1) further study in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, engineering and business; (2) careers in community programs and teaching at all levels; and (3) advanced study in Chicano Studies fields.  Students may start at the freshman or sophomore level. Most Chicano Studies core courses are cross-listed in the Undergraduate Studies Catalog. Also, the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies within Chicano Studies is offered.  Graduate students may take Chicano Studies courses to fulfill the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) requirements.

 Description of Existing Collection
NCIP Code: 2b

The existing collection can adequately support the classes offered within the Chicano Studies Program. This collection also supports other academic departments which focus on many aspects of Chicano Studies such as Art, History, Social Work, Theater, Folklore, Political Science, Education, Bilingual Education, Anthropology, Economics, English, Language and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Sociology, Spanish, etc.

The LC call numbers range from A to Z, with the bulk of the books actually dealing with Chicanos in the E184 M5 area or in the P area for literature. In essence, Chicano Studies materials can be found within any aspect of human learning; therefore, an attempt is made to collect in any area related to Chicanos or Mexican Americans.

This is a heavily utilized collection which is used not only by students, but by the larger El Paso/Juarez community. Since the collection is available to everyone, it suffers extreme wear and tear. For this reason, many titles, especially if heavy use is anticipated, must be duplicated. In the past, one copy was purchased for the Chicano Collection in Special Collections and one or two copies, if anticipated use warranted it, for the main collection.

Many indexes, electronic and traditional, provide access to Chicano materials.  Since Chicano Studies is an interdisciplinary field, researchers draw upon a myriad of resources. Ethnic News Watch, Hispanic American Periodicals Database, First Search, the Chicano Database, etc. support research in this area.

The current emphasis is in both new and retrospective monographs. Titles for this collection are printed in limited editions and are difficult to obtain unless purchased soon after publication.

The Chicano Collection is duplicated and enhanced by Special Collections. The Oral History Collection and the regional materials all support the Chicano Studies program.

Current Collection Intensity:
NCIP Code: 2b

Current budgetary levels do not permit the acquisition of materials at the rate of publication. Many ephemeral and limited edition publications may be missed. Also, the limited budget allows for very little duplication of heavily utilized items.

At present, Chicano Studies materials within the Library can adequately support B.A. and M.A. programs; however, it remains to be seen if the collection continues to grow in a manner which will continue to support the many academic programs which depend upon it.

Last updated: 03/20/03