The Developmental Student and the Community College Library

The Necessary Library Revolution in Community College Developmental and Remedial Programs

“…31 Rippey and Truett's report in 1983-84 suggested that librarians--85% of whom were white--must be sensitive and responsive to the special situations of many developmental students--75% of whom were minority members--who in many cases are without economic or social advantages. 32 That they are without educational advantages is the point of this discussion.…”

“…Rippey and Truett referred to studies conducted by Wagner, Breivik, Mallory, Wright, and Josey; studies which generally concluded that library involvement in developmental education has a positive impact. 19 Truett pointed out Brooklyn College, where developmental students who worked with librarians gained more academically and were less likely to drop out than developmental students who did not receive instruction from librarians. 20 Additionally, Kingsborough Community College in New York and Chattanooga State Technical Community College reported successful LRP contributions to developmental programs.…”