Sheila Afnan-Manns

Residential Faculty - Librarian

Chair:

Library

Program Director:

Information Studies and eSociety

Office: LB 11 - Room: LB212

480-461-7669

[email protected]

Office Hours

I will be working intermittently during the 2026 Summer Program. Please contact the MCC Library with any questions. Thank you --

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

IFS213	Hacking and Open Source Culture					3 Credits
Focus on the multi-dimensions of hacking and open source culture, including rule-breaking, innovation, and creative use of programming/technology. Social, economic, cultural, and political implications of hacking and technology, in historical and contemporary contexts will be addressed. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16976		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026			Open 19 of 24 Seats Available
16976	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Class 16976 Simple coding using an open-source general purpose programming language is a learning component of this course; no prior experience required.

Degrees & Awards

Graduate Certificate, Digital Information Management, University of Arizona, Tucson
Master of Library & Information Science, University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Science, Nonprofit Management & Public Policy, The New School, New York City
Graduate School of Asian Studies, University of Hawaii @ Manoa, Honolulu
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Washington, Seattle

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