Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana Libraries
Collection Development Policy for:
Human Services
Collection Specialist:
Emily A. Allen
eallen43@ivytech.edu
921-4219
Program/Faculty Liaison:
Jan Bennett
jbennett@ivytech.edu
921-5981
Fund Name:
HMS
Programmatic Information:
Program Name:
Human Services
Program Description:
Specialties
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Addictions
Counseling
Mental Health
Psychology
Social Work
Students can earn an Associate of Science degree in Human Services from Ivy Tech
Community College of Indiana-Central Indiana. This degree allows students to transfer to
other colleges and universities in the state in order to pursue a Bachelor's degree and
allows graduates to enter the work force immediately. Degree holders are prepared to
enter a field that projections show is the fourth fastest growing occupation in the United
States.
Professions in the field of Human Services include human and social services assistants,
social work, counseling, psychology, mental health, disability and support services, and
alcohol and drug abuse counseling. As Human Service professionals, graduates reach out
to individuals, to families, and to communities.
The Human Service program provides the broad understanding to help others meet their
psychological, social, and environmental needs. Students who get a degree in Human
Services with an emphasis as a Generalist may find employment in a variety of settings
such as community centers, group homes, substance abuse centers, assisted living, etc.
Those who study Human Services with a focus on Substance Abuse may find jobs in
substance abuse centers (residential, detox, hospitals) as counselors or counselors-intraining. Students who get a degree in Human Services with a focus in Mental Health may
find jobs in community mental health centers, crisis centers, residential facilities for the
developmentally delayed, services for the mentally ill, etc.
Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science
Curriculum:
See course outlines of record
https://www.ivytech.edu/cgi-bin/cor/pub_index.cgi
Accreditation Needs:
None
Faculty Size:
2 Full Time, various adjuncts
Student Enrollment:
Historical Use of Library:
Students view videos placed on reserve by
faculty.
Potential Use of Library:
Students and faculty in the Human Services
department can benefit from the library as a
resource center for research.
Cooperative Programs in use: None Available
Location of Materials:
North Meridian Center / Lawrence
Collection Development Guidelines:
Subjects covered:
Human Services Careers
Human Services Professional (law, ethics, issues, trends, history, etc)
Crisis Intervention (AIDS, Suicide Risk, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, etc)
Physiology of Aging (theories of aging, age related disorders, etc)
Psychology of Aging (cultural attitudes of aging, social theories of aging)
Diversity (diverse cultural patterns, intercultural communication, major world
religions)
Women’s Issues
Recreation of Special Populations (recreation for disabled, developmentally
disabled, etc)
Substance Abuse (treatments, history, etc)
Social Services in Long Term Care (death & dying, hospice, care plans, etc.)
Mental Retardation/Developmental Disablities
Health Issues for Aging (dementia, diseases and disorders of aging, etc)
Youth & Family Treatment
Activity Director Profession (record keeping, resources, etc.)
Social Aspects of Aging
Loss & Grief
Behavior Modification (token economy, positive reinforcement, etc.)
Social Welfare (policies, poverty, program planning, etc)
Treatment Models for Substance Abuse
Counseling for Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse in Families (codependency, treatment, etc)
Juvenile Delinquency
Types of Materials Collected or Excluded:
The following types of materials will be collected routinely:
Books
Videos
Journals
Reference Books
Other materials may be collected as needed for coursework on a limited basis:
Pamphlets/Flyers from accreditation institutions
Brochures
Material in online databases and other online sources will be sought out and
evaluated for possible purchase or lease.
No materials will be excluded that fall within the scope of the subjects covered on
this plan unless otherwise noted by Library Director.
Selection Tools:
Choice
B&T Review Sources
Publisher Catalogs
Date Prepared/Updated:
By: Emily A. Allen
December 2007