SJSU iSchool Audio/Video Podcast: Recent Episodes
San José State University School of Information (SJSU iSchool)
This is an RSS 2.0 formatted XML feed produced by the San José State University School of Information iSchool. The purpose of this podcast is to provide a forum for faculty, alumni, and students to present their works/projects and to exchange research ideas. The media of this podcast is available as both video and audio. Captioned versions of this media are available on the SLIS Website.
On 13 April 2023, the SJSU School of Information is hosted a free online symposium in celebration of Deaf history and culture.
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The SJSU School of Information hosted a free online symposium on Ukrainian Libraries. Topics that were discussed included: Development of the First National Digital Library of Ukraine, Survey of the State of Public Libraries in the Country, Works of Cherkasy Regional Libraries Networks in Supporting Victory, and Helping Libraries to Protect Cultural Heritage.
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Join the Bridging Knowledge Scholars for a presentation on Law Librarianship 101 with Liana Juliano, AILA representative and SJSU Alumni, and Jennifer Ash.
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Guest speaker Donovan Pete, of Navajo Nation Library, presents: "Reimagining and breathing life back into the Navajo Nation Library." Since its inception back in 1941, the Navajo Nation Library has served the citizens of the Navajo Nation for 81 years. Growing from a volunteer library into a three-branch library and soon-to-be 96 community libraries across the Navajo Nation, turning into the largest tribal library system in the United States. Learn about the Navajo Nation Library and its challenges.
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Colleges are increasingly striving to address concerns around diversity, equity and inclusion, and neurodiversity is an important part of this conversation. This interactive presentation will cover the basics of neurodiversity, how society benefits from neurodiversity, and the impact of neurodiversity on the college experience. Students, staff and faculty members will learn how to be supportive allies.
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You know the saying "It's not what you know, it's who you know?" Well, it turns out that it's both! A good network really is critical to finding (and landing) great job opportunities. The good news? Your iSchool program can be networking nirvana with the strategies we’ll cover here.
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Like many other historical heritage months, Women’s History Month began as a week-long celebration on March 7, 1982. Five years later, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, officially designating March as Women’s History Month. Since then, the President of the United States has issued annual proclamations and the National Women’s History Alliance has organized themes commemorating women’s history.
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Sponsored by the SJSU iSchool and the California Librarians Black Caucus
Welcome (0:30) – Dr. Anthony Chow
Moderator Welcome (2:21) - Wanda Brown
Keynote Address (4:23) - Elaina Norlin
Panel Discussion (44:02): Applied EDI in LIS Settings
-Michael Crumpton
-Kelvin Watson
-Dominique Dozier
-Binnie Wilkin
-Stephanie Brasley
Reflection and Next Steps (1:52:31): Binnie Wilkin
Thank You and Closing (1:57:59)
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Archivists and records managers are involved with the digitization and digital management of our records and cultural heritage in order to make documents and materials accessible online. In our digital environment, the role of the archivist and the records manager is becoming one. Record keeping is a continuum from creation through disposition, which includes both records management and archives.
iSchool faculty who teach classes that are part of the MLIS pathway of Management, Digitization and Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Records for a career pathway conversation share insights about their classes, career tips, and answer student questions about preparing for a career in digital archives and preservation.
Panelists include:
Jessica Bushey, Ph.D.
James Hodges, Ph.D.
Darra Hofman, J.D. Ph.D.
Lori Lindberg, MLIS
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Are you interested in law librarianship, but haven’t pursued it as a career path because you do not have a law degree? While some law librarians do have a J.D. (juris doctor) or law degree, it is certainly not necessary to work in the field. Law librarians work in many different settings. They can be found working in a variety of settings, such as academic law libraries, public law libraries, courthouses, government agencies, and private law firms. Their patrons can include the general public, law students, attorneys, legislators, and judges.
This webinar is hosted by iSchool instructor Vicki Steiner and features an esteemed panel of guest speakers who will share their experiences and suggestions for job opportunities and professional growth and development in the field of law librarianship.
Roundtable Panelists:
Havilah Steinman Bakken
Diane Ellis
Cheryl Kelly Fischer
Diana C. Jaque
Sangeeta Pal
Holly M. Riccio
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The CCQAP is a collaborative, community-based effort tasked with documenting the history of queer and trans lives on the California Central Coast. The project values the specificity of individual lives, and so they mean the terms “queer and trans” to encompass not only the recognized range of historically marginalized LGBTQ+ identities, but also the lives of those that do not readily fit into intelligible categories of gender or sexuality.
When not simply overlooked or ignored, such lives have been actively excluded from the official records archived in institutions of public memory. However, much of the historical information pertaining to queer and trans* lives does survive in the memories of people.
For that reason, the CCQAP aims to recover and preserve those first-hand accounts through recorded interviews and the collection of relevant supplementary materials.
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This program is part of a series of 12 supplemental curriculum webinars planned for the IMLS-funded Bridging Knowledge Scholarship program.
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Native American heritage first became officially recognized by the United States government in 1986 as “Native American Indian Heritage Week” after Congress passed S.J. Resolution 390. Four years later, the week-long celebration became a national heritage month celebrated in November. Thereafter, the resolution that was previously designated as “National American Indian Heritage Month” or “Native American Indian Month” has since been amended in 2008 to include the celebration of Alaskan Natives, now referred to as “National Native American Heritage Month.”
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Welcome and Introductions
Anthony Chow, Director and Professor, SJSU School of Information
Keynote Address
Dr. Romelia Salinas, Dean of Library and Learning Resources, Mount San Antonio College
Panel Discussion 1: Hispanic/LatinX Experience, Culture, and Diversity
David Lopez, Marketing & Communication Librarian, Orange County Public Libraries
Roma Calatayud-Stocks, Award-winning author, Palladian Arts Education
Panel Discussion 2: How Libraries Can Better Support Their Communities
Madeline Peña Feliz, Associate Director/Principal Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library
Mario Ascencio, College Librarian & Managing Director, Library, ArtCenter College of Design
Michele A.L. Villagran, Assistant Professor SJSU, iSchool
José Aguiñaga, Assistant Professor SJSU, iSchool
Concluding Remarks
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Technology expert, information detective, manager, literacy expert, trainer, community programming coordinator, reader’s advisor, children’s storyteller, material reviewer, digital resource developer, and buyer — what do these varied roles have in common? These are just a few of the many hats that a public librarian can wear! Public Librarianship is one of the most diverse and evolving career pathways in the MLIS program. Learn more about the pathway and meet with instructors of the public librarianship pathway for a conversation and Q and A about building the skills necessary for a career in this area.
Panelists include:
Dr. Anthony Bernier, Professor, SJSU iSchool, PhD
Dr. Michael Stephens, Professor, SJSU iSchool, PhD
Ruth Barefoot, Lecturer, SJSU iSchool, MLIS
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Hosted by San Jose State University’s School of Information
Co-Sponsored by University of South Carolina’s School of Information Science and Simmons’ School of Library & Information Science
Supported by ALA and AASL
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In the area of globalization, societies increasingly use visual arts to communicate and teach. This presentation explains universal and culturally-defined aspects of visual literacy in light of cultural arts. In the process, it signals the importance of understanding cultural differences to appreciate cultural visual values and minimize culture clashes. It then discusses the role that librarians play to embrace cultural arts and visual literacy, both in terms of resources as well as instruction.
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Join Bridging Knowledge Scholarship Advisory Board Member and Past-President of the American Indian Library Association, George Gottschalk, who shares reflections and trends within collections, acquisitions and technical services work in libraries. This program is part of the supplementary curriculum series for the IMLS-funded Bridging Knowledge Scholarship program at SJSU School of Information.
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Ryan Vandenbroeck’s first job after graduating from the iSchool was as a Library Technician for Hewlett-Packard, after which he pivoted into a highly successful career as an information professional in private law firms. Today he is a Practice Department Research Liaison for Troutman Pepper, a position that enables him to use the broad range of his LIS skills as well as new knowledge mastered since launching his career. In this podcast, Ryan shares career advice, lessons learned, insights about using LIS skills in the law field, and his inspirational enthusiasm for actively growing your career.
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iSchool Associate Professor Dr. Michael Stephens has been observing and interpreting the impact of emerging technologies on libraries and the communities they serve for decades. During this time, his award-winning insights have been presented nationally and internationally via conference keynotes, books, workshops, columns, and, most fortunately for us, as one of the iSchool’s most popular instructors.
In this interview, Dr. Stephens shares his thoughts about what career opportunities emerging technologies continue to open up for students as well as what additional skills will maximize those technologies’ positive impacts.
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On 30 June 2022, the SJSU School of Information is hosted a free online symposium in celebration of Pride Month.
Welcome
Dr. Anthony Chow, SJSU iSchool Director
Library Services for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Shannon M. Oltmann, Ph.D. (she/her/hers), University of Kentucky
How LGBTQIA+ Librarians Shape Libraries Today
Melinda Ann Borie, Floyd County Library
Martin Garnar (he/his), Robert Frost Library, Amherst University
Kassian Rye Lemke (he/they), Papillion Public Library and University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Archives and Special Collections
Sophie Ziegler, Louisiana Trans Oral History Project
Questions
Concluding Remarks
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In 2021, Juneteenth Day became a federally recognized national holiday. On June 19, 1865, enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas received word that they were finally free, despite President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation two years prior. Today, we continue to celebrate this momentous day in not only commemorating African American freedom, but also in uplifting Black educators, scholars, artists, and communities. (source: juneteenth.com)
We were honored to welcome professional storyteller Binnie Tate Wilkin.
Binnie Tate Wilkin is an award-winning storyteller, writer and library services consultant. She has cultivated years of experience working in public libraries, focusing on children’s librarianship and outreach services. Her recent work has been involved with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the American Library Association, the California Library Association, and the Los Angeles County Library. In 2019, she was inducted into the California Library Hall of Fame, and in 2021, she received the National Storytelling Network’s Western Region Oracle Award.
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MLIS Leadership and Management pathway advisors and special guests provided an overview of elective choices, as well as tips and insights to help students prepare for a challenging and dynamic management role in library and information science settings.
Panelists include:
-Dr. Sue Alman
-Dr. Linda Main
-Kim Dority, MLIS
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The iSchool presents a symposium on library conditions and services in contemporary Ukraine.
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The SJSU School of Information is hosted a free online symposium in celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Heritage Month. The presentation will began with a keynote address by ALA President Patty Wong followed by a panel discussion about library services for the Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community.
Welcome
Dr. Anthony Chow, SJSU iSchool Director
Keynote Address
Patty Wong, ALA President and City Librarian, Santa Clara City Library
The Diverse Needs of the API Community Panel Discussion
Jeanette Contreras, Placentia Library District
Gayathri Kanth, City of Palo Alto Library Services
Heidi Kim, UNC Chapel Hill
Nancy Kim Phillips, Stokie Public Library
Michael Lambert, San Francisco Public Library
Alan Shoho, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education
Concluding Remarks
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This event featured presentations on Deaf history, community, and culture, and a discussion of best practices for services to the Deaf community.
Symposium Welcome
Anthony Chow, Mary Bolin
Opening Keynote Address
Joan Naturale, Rochester Institute of Technology
Presentation on Libraries and the Deaf Community
Alice Hagemeyer
Library Services to the Deaf Community Panel Discussion
Danica Rice, Luce J. LeBlanc Memorial Library
Rosa Rodriguez, Pinellas County Library, Florida
Marti Goddard, San Francisco Public Library
Concluding Remarks
Anthony Chow
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Women’s History Month creates space to uplift the extraordinary legacies and lived realities of women around the world. We acknowledge their historic struggles and honor the endless contributions to librarianship, information professions, and beyond. Join SJSU iSchool for our upcoming free symposium, “Women in Information,” to commemorate this month with forward-thinking, visionary dialogue.
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The information professional leaders of the iSchool’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee will discuss ways they lead their library teams in the new dynamic, hybrid environment of the 2020’s. The committee will present the flexible, ever-evolving organizational planning techniques they are using to ensure their teams and communities have the support and resources for well-being. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the presenters to ask questions and share their organizational planning experiences.
The SJSU iSchool Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee:
-Annapurna Dandu
-Amanda Folk
-Melissa Fraser-Arnott
-Kelvin Watson
-Daphne Wood
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Key actions to help you transition from iSchool student to employed professional, taking advantage of all the work you’ve done in grad school.
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On Wednesday, 23 February 2022, the iSchool hosted its Black History Month Free Symposium titled “Shaping the Future Together: How Libraries Can Support Communities of Color.” Co-keynote speakers Julius Jefferson, past president of the American Library Association, and Jené D. Brown, president of the California Library Association and director of emerging technologies and collections at Los Angeles Public Library, led the rich discussion.
Co-Keynote Addresses:
-Julius Jefferson, Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress
-Jené D. Brown, Los Angeles Public Library
The Diverse Needs of the Black Community Panel Discussion (10:45 – 11:55 a.m. Pacific Time)
-Forrest Foster – Bluford Library, North Carolina A&T State University
-Brian Hart – Forsyth County Public Libraries
-Wanda Brown – Winston-Salem State University (WSSU);
-Yolande Wilburn – Santa Cruz Public Libraries
-Shannon Jones – Medical University of South Carolina
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MLIS students interested in preparing for a career on the Information Organization MLIS pathway have the opportunity to hear from faculty who teach classes that are part of the pathway. They will share insights about their classes and answer students' questions about skills and trends when preparing for a career in this pathway.
Panelists include iSchool faculty:
Dr. Sylvia Hall-Ellis, Ph.D, Lecturer
Dr. Virginia Tucker, Ph.D Associate Professor and Chair, Program Advisory Committee for the Knowledge Organization Pathway
Dr. Lei Zhang, Ph.D, Lecturer
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The zoological profession offers many job opportunities including those in records and information management. This presentation will review in-depth information on the zoological registrar position including how your education and your ICRM certification will streamline the path to a successful career in a wonderful profession dedicated to animal conservation, research, education and entertainment. Zoological institutions are everywhere!
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the San José State University School of Information held a free symposium to discuss best practices in library services to meet the needs of the Hispanic/Latinx community with greater impact, cultural understanding, and sensitivity.
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In November 2021, the San José State University School of Information’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee hosted a symposium in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.
This free symposium featured keynote speakers Dr. Ashley Minner, assistant curator for history and culture at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian; Dr. Kim Sellers, associate professor and program director of graduate reading education at UNC Pembroke; Dr. Duane Yazzie, teacher and reading specialist at Tséhootsooi Diné Bi Ołta’ School, Window Rock, the Navajo Nation; Dr. Malinda Lowery, historian and documentary film producer, who is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina; and Jody Cummings, JD, Office of Legal Counsel for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut.
The keynote speakers made several observations on the challenges facing the Native American community, such as the common assumption that Native Americans are a race that only existed in the past, specifically the 1800’s, their falsified history that has been written by non-Native Americans, the general public being unable to effectively communicate with today’s Native Americans, and much more.
Suggestions on how libraries can successfully acknowledge and assist this underrepresented community were made by Sheila Gurtu, student outreach specialist and iSchool alumna, who has worked closely with the Circle of Learning project; Valerie Kingsland, program manager for the Impact Library Program and Native Library Initiative at the Little Free Library nonprofit; Naomi Bishop, health sciences librarian at the University of Arizona; and Lynette Dial, youth librarian at Hoke County Public Library and project manager for Reading Nation Waterfall.
This discussion included how libraries should add more Native American items to their collections, how library staff should welcome Native Americans as one of their own as opposed to treating them as strangers, effective education services that can benefit the Native American community, and other strategies for success.
Native Americans have a powerful presence in the United States both historically and culturally. Their resilience and creativity offer great learning opportunities for non-Native Americans, and it is important for librarians to be the first to extend a helping and collaborative hand to this important community.
“Bridging the Past and Future: Improving Library Services for the Native American Community” offers tools and strategies for making effective changes in all American libraries.
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The Harvard University Archives has announced an ambitious goal to transition to a “digital-first” records management program by 2026. This presentation focuses on issues surrounding the long-term preservation of digital records, looking first at the technical and social infrastructure necessary to ensure effective and sustainable persistence of record accessibility, integrity, authenticity, and usability, and then, discussing how we can know whether those goals have been achieved.
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Denver City Librarian
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This 60-minute webinar introduces the concept of humble leadership. Humble leadership is a leadership style developed by Dr. Edgar Schien, MIT emeritus professor of organizational psychology. This webinar introduces the idea of humble leadership as a pathway to engage in leadership as a librarian. Our guest speaker shares her thoughts about humble leadership using a framework of cultural humility to situate humble leadership as a humble practice within a developing framework of cultural humility for librarianship.
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Guest speakers Nadia Rendon and Nicanor Diaz will chat about how to successfully leverage collaboration to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. They will showcase the work that they did this year along with some pictures of our programs. They will talk about how they planned the events, and the importance of partnering with other departments in the library and community organizations to ensure the success of the program.
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Sometimes it can be difficult to figure out which career choices best fit your personality. This workshop helps you ask the right questions and align your answers with your best-fit choices.
Presented by Kim Dority, iSchool Career Consultant for Students and Alumni
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Join the Bridging Knowledge program staff and SJSU iSchool Student Services for an information session to learn more about this exciting IMLS-funded scholarship opportunity: Bridging Knowledge: Supporting Indigenous Scholars into the Field of Librarianship as well as the benefits of the 100% online ALA Accredited MLIS program at SJSU iSchool.
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Join the Student Services Team for an overview of the Academic Librarianship MLIS pathway. Meet with iSchool faculty who have a background in this MLIS pathway. They will share insights about their classes, discuss tips, and answer student questions about preparing for a career in academic librarianship.
Panelists include:
Dr. Deborah Hicks
Alison Johnson
Associate Director and Graduate Advisor, Dr. Linda Main
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Information Intermediation and Instruction is an MLIS pathway focusing on the skill set of helping users define and articulate their information needs. Intermediation and instruction occurs in a wide variety of LIS and non-LIS work environments. MLIS students learn more about this pathway and meet with pathway instructors, and iSchool’s own Director of Online Learning, for a Q and A about building a career in this area.
Panelists:
Dr. José Aguiñaga, M.L.S., M.P.A., & Ed.D.
Dr. Lili Luo, Professor and Chair, Program Advisory Committee for the Information Intermediation and Instruction Pathway
Bethany Winslow, M.S.Ed., Director of Online Learning, School of Information
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“Networking” or “building a network” as most people think of it can feel awkward, uncomfortable, and something to be avoided if possible. The good news is that what you really want to do is create a community of colleagues with whom you have shared interests, experiences, and relationships. This workshop explores how to build your network the natural way, one that’s based on building authentic connections with real people.
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The Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services is a stackable 9 unit certificate option offered within the MLIS and MARA degree programs, or available separately as a stand-alone option. This session provides an overview of this exciting option, including the three certificate pathways, as well as practical information on how to complete the requirements. The session is moderated by iSchool’s Student Services team, who introduce faculty panelists teaching classes that are part of the certificate, and/or the related MLIS pathways of: Data Science / Digital Curation / Digital Services / Emerging Technology. They share insights about their classes and answer student questions about preparing for a career in these pathways.
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As the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 loomed, interest in NASA history became a national pastime. Stories of where one (or one’s parents) was, how it felt, and memorabilia collected at the time were pretty much guaranteed to keep a party conversation going. All would be well until someone would turn to the NASA website to try to find a small fact that couldn’t quite be recalled. That’s when the embarrassing pause in conversation would start because the NASA History website did not function in a way that supported modern users. As our metrics showed the climb of users with a decreasing bounce time, it was obvious that the long-debated overhaul could not wait. With the blessing of my wonderful boss, the support and talent of my visual designer, and the patience of teenagers, the overhaul rolled out publicly just in time for Anniversary. Much was learned along the way and makes for an excellent case study in finding resources, capitalizing on hidden talents, and why Pop-Tarts are still important in web development.
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The members of the SJSU School of Information’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee participate in a round robin discussion about crisis planning.
Leadership and Management Committee Members:
Amanda Folk, Assistant Professor, Head, Teaching & Learning Faculty, Ohio State University Library
Melissa Fraser-Arnott, Chief, Integrated Reference Services at the Library of Parliament, Canada
Annapurna Dandu, Supervising Librarian Adult & Teen Services, Cupertino Library
Kelvin Watson, Executive Director, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Daphne Wood, Director, Planning & Organizational Development Vancouver Public Library, Canada
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A lecture based on the new book, Tomorrow’s Jobs Today: Wisdom and Career Advice from Thought Leaders in AI, Big Data, Blockchain, the Internet of Things, Privacy and More. This collection of in-depth profiles featuring Smart City CIOs, Data Protection Officers, Blockchain CEO’s, Informatics Doctors and other diverse, skilled professionals gives readers first-hand insight into what tomorrow’s jobs look like today. The hands-on experiences, subject matter expertise, and measured job advice shared within these pages demonstrate how identifying opportunities, setting the right cadence, and building strong relationships are the essential ingredients to unlocking your future’s potential.
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It’s just smart to be thinking about your career options throughout your studies. But the closer you come to actually making the leap from student to new grad, the more you need to focus on what you can while a student to make the transition to employed professional as easy (and fast!) as possible.
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Drawing from his extensive experience working with leaders in business and government, Robert Smallwood will outline the trajectory of Information Governance (IG) in the US and explain its growing impact on both the public and private sectors. He will describe the scope of a successful Information Governance program (including What-Where-Who-and How), identify risks and roadblocks that must be considered, and recommend resources to help anyone planning or evaluating their own IG program.
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A presentation on how to incorporate anti-racist ideas, concepts and actions that can act as a model for anti-oppression library practices. Participants will be able to: explain the concept of anti-racism, identify racist policies, procedures and practices in their library, and apply anti-racist concepts in the library, and critique current library policies with an anti-racist analysis.
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The Black Caucus of the American Library Association serves as an advocate for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation’s African American community; and provides leadership for the recruitment and professional development of African American librarians.
The Black Caucus of the American Library Association serves as an advocate for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation’s African American community; and provides leadership for the recruitment and professional development of African American librarians.
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Does a job search feel a mystery? Do you ever wonder why job postings are written the way they are, what the qualities of an effective interview may be, and why searches seem to take so long? Join Craig Simpson, director of special collections and archives, and Carli Lowe, university archivist, both from San José State University, as they describe the process of creating and applying for a new university archivist position, in what was ultimately a successful search. Our guest speakers will also offer suggestions for strategies to help navigate and demystify what can be a stressful and opaque process.
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In this session, participants will learn the concept of cultural humility, the difference between cultural competency and cultural humility, the rationale for integrating cultural humility into librarianship, and the several recommendations on how to do so.
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The zoological profession offers many job opportunities including those in records and information management. This presentation will review in-depth information on the zoological registrar position including how your education and your ICRM certification will streamline the path to a successful career in a wonderful profession dedicated to animal conservation, research, education and entertainment. Zoological institutions are everywhere!
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Diversity and equity are fundamental values of librarianship. How can we take these values and make them actionable at our respective organizations? Learn how to create and sustain an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) committee at your library, including how to set goals, write a charge statement, and strategies that can be used to promote continuing education for staff on topics related to equity, indigeneity, accessibility, and inclusion.
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Will the next decade of EDI initiatives and research in LIS address what works, rather than what is missing? Social justice requires librarians to transition from simply discussing these values to embedding them through strategic action in a manner that is accessible and reproducible by the average LIS employee. Participants will be introduced to the EDI@OSUL project, an action-based tool for libraries (co-developed with Sandra Enimil) to explicitly determine how to approach EDI at the individual, unit and organizational level. Learn how to design an employee-driven EDI action plan for an organization while simultaneously developing in-house EDI leaders who can lead from where they are.
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Blockchain is a decentralized, immutable, and cryptographically secure distributed ledger technology (DLT), broadly used to eliminate the need for trust in data transfer. Blockchain technologies are being explored for diverse applications across numerous market sectors—but the application is not without risks. Guided by a moderator, the four panelists will provide a brief review of the technology, present uses cases, explore questions asked by practicing records managers, and explain the risk and audit considerations that must be examined before implementing a blockchain solution.
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This webinar will discuss the “pocket” economics and history of publishing; participants will learn the advantages of an ISBN, how to buy a stack of ISBNs, and receive guidance about whether print-on-demand or going with a smaller printing house benefits your bottom line.
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Libraries are ever-evolving. As the community changes and grows, so does the library. When a pandemic hits, the library must adapt to it, too. Join us for this webcast and learn more about current library issues and trends, including how to handle a crisis like COVID-19.
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Leadership in the information professions can take on many forms. Join us to learn how Emily Drabinski, critical pedagogy librarian and liaison to the School of Labor and Urban Studies at the Graduate Center, City University of New York, approaches leadership through her service work to the profession and as an advocate for justice movements, organized labor, and gender and sexual difference in Library and Information Science.
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Library services to immigrants have historically followed a narrow service provision model that overlooks the broader role of information and libraries in migration. In this presentation, Dr. Ndumu will discuss the cross between libraries, social inclusion, and push/pull migration factors. The presentation will end with two initiatives that are transforming library ideology on immigrants.
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Coordinator of Services to Young Adults,Alameda County Library
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Partnership & Community Engagement Manager, Wichita Public Library
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President, History Associates Inc.
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Systems Librarian, Schauerman Library, El Camino College
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Systems Librarian, Schauerman Library, El Camino College
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Senior Cybrarian for Oracle, Information Entrepreneur, Author, and iSchool Adjunct Faculty Member
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Assistant VP for Information Services and Director of New Brunswick Libraries, Rutgers University
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Basch Subscriptions, Inc.
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Everyone’s talking about it as a way to de-stress, be more productive, and improve mental health. It’s now a billion-dollar business that includes corporate trainings, apps, products, and online courses… but what actually is mindfulness, anyway? This webinar will examine the recent popularity of mindfulness in Western society, as well as its history and tradition as a Buddhist spiritual practice. What parts of mindfulness have been embraced and adopted by our culture, and which portions have been ignored? What do its proponents rave about, and what do its critics argue? Is mindfulness a cultural movement, or is it a fad? Is it a spiritual endeavor, or an intellectual one? Is it political or apolitical, activist or apathetic? Is it an example of globalization, or is it cultural appropriation? These are some of the questions that will arise during the exploration of this topic. You’ll come away with a greater understanding of mindfulness, be able to detangle the ongoing conversations surrounding it, and perhaps develop a curiosity to learn more!
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This is the tale of a podcast that focuses on archivists in conversation with archivists, discussing their work and passions and how they care for the historical record and present the storied past. Hosted by husband and wife archivist team Karen Trivette and Geof Huth.
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Librarians are the gateway for change in our communities, in corporate America, and educational systems. In 2020, our society is still attempting to find ways to include all individuals by fostering the awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The problem with this notion is many fail to conquer the first step, which is being open-minded. In a profession where we reach doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and most importantly our youth, we must step out of our comfort zones to learn beyond our educational practices. To truly assist in our profession, we must accept a new proposal: dismiss preconceived notions and practice “open-mindedness,” which is the first step to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Did you know that there are good entry level (and up) positions in law libraries across the North America? Have you been misinformed that only librarians with a law degree are eligible for positions in law libraries? Are you aware that there are a variety of different types of law libraries and law library jobs available? If you are interested in this area of librarianship, please attend this webcast to learn more about how to kick-start your career as a new law librarian.
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Not all archivists work in a library or academic setting, but they all face similar challenges—lack of necessary staff and resources. In this presentation, you’ll learn how one lone archivist transformed a religious archives in Detroit that had no computerized records, relevant finding aids, inventory of holdings, or open reading room into a responsive reference center for both religious and secular patrons. You will learn how she and her team of 1 part-time staff person, 2 volunteers, and 1 friar work with paper-based archival materials including council meetings, land deeds, and friar personal files as well as saint relics, artifacts, and audio-visual items. The methods described to bring order to chaos are adaptable to large and small archives in any setting.
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Tech librarian and SJSU iSchool alumnus Ryan Gan will share his career journey and insights — how the classes he took, open source software and certifications, and self-driven, small-scale technology projects enabled him to change careers from public library branch manager to systems and technical services librarianship. Learn which iSchool classes to take (and/or career-pivot strategies to use) to land a technology librarian job you’ll love as much as Ryan loves his!
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Sustainability is now a core value of the profession but what does that actually mean? Get in on the ground floor of one of the most important issues facing our local and global communities with the co-chair of the American Library Association’s Special Task Force on Sustainability. From getting a better understanding of basic concepts such as “sustainable thinking” and the “triple bottom line” of sustainability to practical, applicable ideas in the field, this session will provide an introduction to help prepare you to become a leader on the topic of sustainability in your library and for your community. If not you, then who?
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The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on May 25, 2018. The regulation is designed to protect the privacy rights and freedoms of individuals residing in the EU. However, the regulation is being deemed the new “gold standard” for privacy protection globally. Under GDPR, individuals have specific data subject rights relating to data erasure/deletion and organizations have defined data retention and destruction responsibilities. In this session, Lisa will introduce attendees to GDPR and share how to facilitate a path towards records/information management compliance under the regulation.
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Organizations that want to implement a new ECM solution or move from one ECM to another often underestimate the resources necessary to not only move but to improve business processes. ECM solutions should be implemented with full knowledge of their capabilities and the objective of improving the way employees work by taking advantage of all the features of an ECM solution. The work begins by understanding where you are today. This session will explain how to look at “today” and build a roadmap comprised of the steps and a timeline for implementing a solution.
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Are you interested in increasing your understanding of transgender issues, changing your use of gendered language, and thinking about how to implement policies of inclusion? This webcast will share a basic understanding of the rich variety of gender identities and experiences, best practices for working with transgender patrons and communities, and tips on where to begin thinking about the impact of library policies on queer and transgender people. Participants will be introduced to trans-inclusive language and basic concepts of gender and sexuality, improved services for transgender patrons, and the opportunity to move beyond basic respect and inclusion to affirmation and representation. This session is appropriate for individuals interested in all types of librarianship and will give practical tips, tools and takeaways to improve interactions and services for transgender patrons and co-workers.
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What’s the first thing you think of when someone asks you about your trip to the zoo or aquarium? It’s likely the animal and marine life you encountered—not the records behind the scenes. But those institutions must show evidence of having modern (preferably electronic) records management systems for managing animal records, veterinary records, and other relevant information. Our first presenter will discuss the role records play in managing a world’s worth of animal data and describe the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) used by more than 1,100 institutions in over 96 countries. Our second presenter will discuss research being conducted at Mote Marine Laboratory and his role in maintaining accurate physical and digital records of the animals in the collection.
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Document and records management systems are awesome! That is, once they are up and running… But it takes time and hard work to get to that point. The benefits to a government’s or agency’s records program can be immense and the end justifies the means. Just how do you get there, though? Our speakers, Nathan Owens and Pari Swift, will share their journey from the RFP to implementation, to on-going maintenance of a system at a large state agency.
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Tamika Barnes of the Perimeter Library Services at Georgia State University will talk about her career prior to her current role and why she pursued a leadership position. She’ll share the surprises, the responsibilities, and her advice for those on the path to leadership and management. Don’t miss this webcast opportunity to walk in the shoes of a leader. This webcast is brought to you by the SJSU School of Information’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee.
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Public library leaders Heidi Murphy and Deb Sica share their interview, hiring, and career insights regarding the importance of soft skills to succeeding in the LIS world. Find out from insiders not only what strengths hiring managers are looking for when they’re interviewing you, but also why those strengths are so critically important to libraries and their missions.
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National archives are often at the forefront in preserving the cultural heritage of the world, one nation at a time. However, not all archives are on equal footing. Archives' abilities to govern, preserve, and provide access to invaluable records is impacted by colonialism and post-colonialism, access to technology, and natural and man-made disasters. In this panel discussion, join researchers of the International Directory of National Archives (IDNA) as they share insights from their research of national archives around the world and the national treasures the archives govern, preserve, and share.
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Join members of the Council of State Archivists to hear about exciting and varied experiences in careers as government archivists and records managers. Guest speakers include the director of the Kansas state archives; an Illinois archivist who writes and edits state archives publications, manages grants, and is a records board deputy coordinator; and an archivist who works in proactive, secure, and efficient management of electronic records in Oregon.
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Please join the co-chairs of the iSchool's Leadership & Management Program Advisory Committee, Drs. Susan Alman and Cheryl Stenstrom, at 10:00 a.m. PDT for the final webinar in a four-part series on pursuing a career in leadership as an information professional.
Each speaker will be sharing their perspective on the most important responsibilities and attitudes for leaders, as well as ways they suggest students can practice leadership skills while they’re still in grad school, or early in their careers.
This session will feature Kelvin Watson, the director of Broward County Libraries in Florida.
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Please join the co-chairs of the iSchool's Leadership & Management Program Advisory Committee, Drs. Susan Alman and Cheryl Stenstrom, at 10:00 a.m. PDT for the third in a four-part series on pursuing a career in leadership as an information professional.
Each speaker will be sharing their perspective on the most important responsibilities and attitudes for leaders, as well as ways they suggest students can practice leadership skills while they’re still in grad school, or early in their careers.
This session will feature Dr. Melissa Fraser-Arnott, the chief of integrated library services at the Library of Parliament in Ottawa.
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Please join the co-chairs of the iSchool's Leadership & Management Program Advisory Committee, Drs. Susan Alman and Cheryl Stenstrom, at 10:00 a.m. PDT for the second in a four-part series on pursuing a career in leadership as an information professional.
Each speaker will be sharing their perspective on the most important responsibilities and attitudes for leaders, as well as ways they suggest students can practice leadership skills while they’re still in grad school, or early in their careers.
This session will feature Dr. Tracy Elliott, the university library dean at San José State University in California.
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Please join the co-chairs of the iSchool's Leadership & Management Program Advisory Committee, Drs. Susan Alman and Cheryl Stenstrom, at 10:00 a.m. PDT for the first in a four-part series on pursuing a career in leadership as an information professional.
Each speaker will be sharing their perspective on the most important responsibilities and attitudes for leaders, as well as ways they suggest students can practice leadership skills while they’re still in grad school, or early in their careers..
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Every industry presents its own unique properties and challenges in the management of physical and electronic records. In this presentation, you will be introduced to the ever expanding and important world of records management within the legal environment of a law firm setting.
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Correctional librarianship can be a rewarding career path or career entry point for librarians seeking to use their skills to improve lives and/or work with underserved populations. But what, exactly, is correctional librarianship? Where might you work, and what work might you do? Find answers to these and other questions about correctional librarianship by joining SJSU alumnus Matthew Colvin, senior librarian for the Salinas Valley State Prison, as he shares his career expertise.
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You don’t have to be a STEM person to land jobs in the pharmaceutical industry. In fact, pharma companies are looking for a range of LIS skills, ones you can master in your iSchool program. Mindy Beattie, associate director of library & information services at Gilead Sciences, will share how the pharma industry lays out, various roles for information professionals in pharma organizations, skills in demand, and how to get started in an LIS pharma career.
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iSchool students share experiences as researchers for the International Directory of National Archives, edited by Dr. Pat Franks and Dr. Anthony Bernier. IDNA will serve archivists, historians, and researchers with information about 198 national archives. Slated for publication in 2018, IDNA has allowed iSchool students and alumni to conduct research on how nations manage and preserve their documentary heritage and to contribute to a work that will share their findings with a wide audience.
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This online presentation discusses the federal government’s use of social media and the balance between freedom of information and privacy. It will closely examine the social media platforms employed by the federal governments of five countries, along with a discussion of associated policies, reasons and issues. The guest speakers will also cover the freedom of information acts, privacy laws, regulations, and policies implemented within these same countries.
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This session will introduce the Certified Information Professional certification, how to prepare for the CIP exam, and review available resources for CIP candidates. Attendees will learn why and how the CIP was created, the intended audience, and how the CIP relates to other industry designations and training programs.
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Public libraries offer a wide variety of career opportunities. The job duties may vary, but there are some common themes in terms of what hiring managers are looking for in strong job candidates. During this career development webcast, Jesse Walker-Lanz, library administrator and head of Adult and Digital Services at the County of Los Angeles Public Library, will share how public libraries can offer the key to your career success. He’ll cover the strengths and background the Los Angeles County Library values in potential hires and what to expect during the interview process. Prepare for some surprising insights!
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Continuous improvement is a method for identifying opportunities for streamlining work and reducing waste. The practice, formalized by the popularity of Lean/Kaizen in manufacturing and business, is now being used by thousands of companies worldwide to identify savings and process improvement opportunities. Cunniffe of Sanofi, a global pharmaceutical, vaccines and biotech company, will give an overview of Lean concepts and discuss the use of Lean events at Sanofi in the Information and Records Management department, as well as across functions, to improve internal processes.
Do you know how to assess and identify your marketable LIS skills? Many students think they do but often underestimate what they can REALLY do and how their skills add value. Hear from a skills expert and learn how to inventory your own skills and apply them to LIS jobs.
Think you know what it is really like to work in a public library? Join us for a career-focused webcast with iSchool alumna Rosanne Macek and learn about the challenges and rewards of a career in public librarianship.
Think you know what it is really like to work in a public library? Join us for a career-focused webcast with iSchool alumna Rosanne Macek and learn about the challenges and rewards of a career in public librarianship.
Cultural intelligence is a person’s capability to successfully adapt to new cultural settings, that is, for unfamiliar settings attributable to cultural context. It is only recently that cultural intelligence has surfaced as an element that can increase job performance, personal well‐being, and profitability. This talk will discuss an overview of cultural intelligence and its application within the information profession, specifically look at its application to change.
Cultural intelligence is a person’s capability to successfully adapt to new cultural settings, that is, for unfamiliar settings attributable to cultural context. It is only recently that cultural intelligence has surfaced as an element that can increase job performance, personal well‐being, and profitability. This talk will discuss an overview of cultural intelligence and its application within the information profession, specifically look at its application to change.
Join us for this candid talk with three teacher librarians as they share their day-to-day realities. Topics up for discussion include what makes the job fun, what they wish they knew when they began a career in teacher librarianship, and how they handle the special challenges presented by budgets, school populations, student and teacher needs, facilities issues, district politics, etc. Get the inside scoop on what a career in teacher librarianship is REALLY like, and find out if it’s a good fit for you.
Join us for this candid talk with three teacher librarians as they share their day-to-day realities. Topics up for discussion include what makes the job fun, what they wish they knew when they began a career in teacher librarianship, and how they handle the special challenges presented by budgets, school populations, student and teacher needs, facilities issues, district politics, etc. Get the inside scoop on what a career in teacher librarianship is REALLY like, and find out if it’s a good fit for you.
Diversity, multiculturalism, critical race theory, aversive racism, and micro-aggressions are all buzz words that we hear about and note the rolling eyes when mentioned. Aren’t we past the need to consider these issues, “We have a Black president” or are we “post racial?” If so, why are we still having issues of diversity? These are the common refrains you hear inside and outside of academia. The library and archives environment are no exception to displaying “diversity fatigue.” This colloquium will discuss some of the concerns and reasons why diversity is not a settled issue and needs to be front and center in the library and archival professions.
Diversity, multiculturalism, critical race theory, aversive racism, and micro-aggressions are all buzz words that we hear about and note the rolling eyes when mentioned. Aren’t we past the need to consider these issues, “We have a Black president” or are we “post racial?” If so, why are we still having issues of diversity? These are the common refrains you hear inside and outside of academia. The library and archives environment are no exception to displaying “diversity fatigue.” This colloquium will discuss some of the concerns and reasons why diversity is not a settled issue and needs to be front and center in the library and archival professions.
Are you thinking about working in the public library setting? Wondering if this career path is a good fit for you? Join Ryan Gan, MLIS alumnus, and learn how he navigated his career, the skills and experience needed to be successful in today’s public library, and what it's like to supervise a branch library.
Are you thinking about working in the public library setting? Wondering if this career path is a good fit for you? Join Ryan Gan, MLIS alumnus, and learn how he navigated his career, the skills and experience needed to be successful in today’s public library, and what it's like to supervise a branch library.
Come to this session and find out what you should do when applying for jobs in both public and research libraries. Our guest speakers will tell you what they are looking for in applicants, how to properly prepare for the interview, and provide tips on how to transfer your current skills to library work. You don’t want to miss this discussion with hiring managers as they talk about their most recent recruitment for a Librarian 1.
Come to this session and find out what you should do when applying for jobs in both public and research libraries. Our guest speakers will tell you what they are looking for in applicants, how to properly prepare for the interview, and provide tips on how to transfer your current skills to library work. You don’t want to miss this discussion with hiring managers as they talk about their most recent recruitment for a Librarian 1.
As one of many current preservation models, Washington State Archives’ digital repository is unique for its size, its scope, and for being fully developed in-house. Debbie Bahn, Electronic Records Archivist, presents an overview of the state’s Digital Archives, including its evolution; preservation architecture and workflows; the biggest preservation challenges; the multi-disciplinary team; and keeping up in a constantly changing work environment.
As one of many current preservation models, Washington State Archives’ digital repository is unique for its size, its scope, and for being fully developed in-house. Debbie Bahn, Electronic Records Archivist, presents an overview of the state’s Digital Archives, including its evolution; preservation architecture and workflows; the biggest preservation challenges; the multi-disciplinary team; and keeping up in a constantly changing work environment.
Join three alumnae of the San José State University School of Information for this insightful presentation full of tips every student can use. Our presenters all graduated with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) and are now working as information professionals. During this presentation they will draw on their experiences in the MLIS program and share their advice for making the most of your time as a student to successfully prepare for a professional career.
Join three alumnae of the San José State University School of Information for this insightful presentation full of tips every student can use. Our presenters all graduated with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) and are now working as information professionals. During this presentation they will draw on their experiences in the MLIS program and share their advice for making the most of your time as a student to successfully prepare for a professional career.
Early literacy development is more connected to technology and other hands-on experiences than ever before. It is crucial that libraries address the needs of the whole child, including multi-literacy skills like visual-audio, digital, textual, technological, sensory, social and social-emotional. During this colloquium, the presenters will discuss how library services and programming impact a child’s literacy development. They will also take a look at the iSchool’s Early Childhood Literacy curriculum and how it prepares MLIS students for careers in young adult library services.
Early literacy development is more connected to technology and other hands-on experiences than ever before. It is crucial that libraries address the needs of the whole child, including multi-literacy skills like visual-audio, digital, textual, technological, sensory, social and social-emotional. During this colloquium, the presenters will discuss how library services and programming impact a child’s literacy development. They will also take a look at the iSchool’s Early Childhood Literacy curriculum and how it prepares MLIS students for careers in young adult library services.
The ranks of the information governance (IG) community are stirring. A debate is taking place. There has been a concept floated by some thought leaders in IG that contends that we are moving to a world where we retain all information—forever. Some even contend that IG is just a fad and advances in search technology will soon eliminate the need for IG. This presentation debunks those notions and provides a solid rationale for IG.
The ranks of the information governance (IG) community are stirring. A debate is taking place. There has been a concept floated by some thought leaders in IG that contends that we are moving to a world where we retain all information—forever. Some even contend that IG is just a fad and advances in search technology will soon eliminate the need for IG. This presentation debunks those notions and provides a solid rationale for IG.
The proper curation of the vast amount of digital information produced by public agencies offers a "new" frontier for information professionals to serve in both traditional and innovative roles. Join John Shuler as he presents possible career paths, future librarian roles, and suggestions on how to build an effective community of expertise within the digital government complex.
The proper curation of the vast amount of digital information produced by public agencies offers a "new" frontier for information professionals to serve in both traditional and innovative roles. Join John Shuler as he presents possible career paths, future librarian roles, and suggestions on how to build an effective community of expertise within the digital government complex.
With the issuance of a Presidential Directive on improving the management of federal records in November of 2011 and landmark updates to the Federal Records Act passed into law last year, there have been significant changes in how NARA and agencies are managing records. During this discussion, a member of the NARA RM policy team will talk about these changes and other improvements in the management of federal records.
With the issuance of a Presidential Directive on improving the management of federal records in November of 2011 and landmark updates to the Federal Records Act passed into law last year, there have been significant changes in how NARA and agencies are managing records. During this discussion, a member of the NARA RM policy team will talk about these changes and other improvements in the management of federal records.
Concerned about attending your first (or your next) large professional conference? You don’t need to be overwhelmed, exhausted, or miss out on the events and presentations of most interest to you.
Come learn from librarian extraordinaire Patty Wong as she presents her tips and tricks for remaining cool, calm, and efficient at a professional conference. Patty will explain how to select your programs and plan your time, prepare your own business cards, make the most of the exhibits, network like a champion, and much, much more as she helps you maximize the opportunities offered and really enjoy your next big conference.
Concerned about attending your first (or your next) large professional conference? You don’t need to be overwhelmed, exhausted, or miss out on the events and presentations of most interest to you.
Come learn from librarian extraordinaire Patty Wong as she presents her tips and tricks for remaining cool, calm, and efficient at a professional conference. Patty will explain how to select your programs and plan your time, prepare your own business cards, make the most of the exhibits, network like a champion, and much, much more as she helps you maximize the opportunities offered and really enjoy your next big conference.
Come hear what it’s like to work virtually, the skills needed for success, and how to land a virtual gig. Learn what hiring professionals look for when recruiting talent and get the inside scoop from SJSU alumnae who started as virtual interns and turned their experiences into full-time jobs. Find out what the virtual job market looks like and how the SJSU iSchool prepares students for virtual opportunities.
Come hear what it’s like to work virtually, the skills needed for success, and how to land a virtual gig. Learn what hiring professionals look for when recruiting talent and get the inside scoop from SJSU alumnae who started as virtual interns and turned their experiences into full-time jobs. Find out what the virtual job market looks like and how the SJSU iSchool prepares students for virtual opportunities.
Many organizations use Google Apps, but there are very few tools available to compliantly and effectively manage this content. This presentation explains why organizations use Google Mail, Google Vault, and Google Drive. It describes the recordkeeping challenges, and explores solutions for managing business records created and maintained in Google Apps. We will explore proven and potential policies and technical solutions for managing records created, received and maintained in Google Apps.
Many organizations use Google Apps, but there are very few tools available to compliantly and effectively manage this content. This presentation explains why organizations use Google Mail, Google Vault, and Google Drive. It describes the recordkeeping challenges, and explores solutions for managing business records created and maintained in Google Apps. We will explore proven and potential policies and technical solutions for managing records created, received and maintained in Google Apps.
The information profession is rapidly evolving. Do you have the skills employers seek in job applicants?
Join the authors of the The Librarian’s Skillbook, Deb Hunt and David Grossman, to learn which skills are most sought after and how you can acquire the skills needed to gain a competitive edge and land your dream job. Hunt and Grossman will also show you how to identify your transferable skills.
The information profession is rapidly evolving. Do you have the skills employers seek in job applicants?
Join the authors of the The Librarian’s Skillbook, Deb Hunt and David Grossman, to learn which skills are most sought after and how you can acquire the skills needed to gain a competitive edge and land your dream job. Hunt and Grossman will also show you how to identify your transferable skills.
A new social movement has emerged to establish and operate public and community libraries in Africa. Challenges abound. For example, it is unclear how rural libraries without electricity should adapt to the fast-growing possibility of e-readers. Currently, low cost e-readers have more books stored on one device than many small rural libraries have on all of their bookshelves. In addition, much of the funds and manpower for the promotion of libraries is coming from donors and international non-profit organizations. Can a reading culture be promoted effectively “from the outside”? How long might it take for a local reading ecosystem to secure local public funding? These are some questions addressed in the context of experiences of Friends of African Village Libraries (www.favl.org).
A new social movement has emerged to establish and operate public and community libraries in Africa. Challenges abound. For example, it is unclear how rural libraries without electricity should adapt to the fast-growing possibility of e-readers. Currently, low cost e-readers have more books stored on one device than many small rural libraries have on all of their bookshelves. In addition, much of the funds and manpower for the promotion of libraries is coming from donors and international non-profit organizations. Can a reading culture be promoted effectively “from the outside”? How long might it take for a local reading ecosystem to secure local public funding? These are some questions addressed in the context of experiences of Friends of African Village Libraries (www.favl.org).
This talk will review recent developments in Lubuto Library Partners such as the opening of the first rural library, Mumuni. The speaker will also reflect on the state of the LIS profession in Zambia and Lubuto’s mandate by the government of Zambia to provide expertise on youth services librarianship. Opportunities and challenges for the future of youth library services in Zambia will also be discussed.
This talk will review recent developments in Lubuto Library Partners such as the opening of the first rural library, Mumuni. The speaker will also reflect on the state of the LIS profession in Zambia and Lubuto’s mandate by the government of Zambia to provide expertise on youth services librarianship. Opportunities and challenges for the future of youth library services in Zambia will also be discussed.
Trust in government fell globally 14% since 2013. At the same time, trust in information provided through new media rose. In this presentation, Dr. Franks provides insight into the use of social media by local governments in the U.S. and Canada and the impact that use can have on citizen trust in government. Examples taken from a review of local government social media initiatives will be presented.
Trust in government fell globally 14% since 2013. At the same time, trust in information provided through new media rose. In this presentation, Dr. Franks provides insight into the use of social media by local governments in the U.S. and Canada and the impact that use can have on citizen trust in government. Examples taken from a review of local government social media initiatives will be presented.
In 2010, the Common Core Standards were introduced. Since then, 45 states have adopted the standards for K-12 schools. The Common Core standards have introduced instructional shifts that impact academic libraries and what librarians can expect in regard to students’ prior knowledge. Additionally, the new standards may impact what public libraries can expect in regard to resource needs. There has been some debate around the Common Core standards, and confusion as to what to expect. This session will introduce the Common Core standards, the Instructional Shifts in schools related to the new standards, and the basic implications for academic and public libraries.
In 2010, the Common Core Standards were introduced. Since then, 45 states have adopted the standards for K-12 schools. The Common Core standards have introduced instructional shifts that impact academic libraries and what librarians can expect in regard to students’ prior knowledge. Additionally, the new standards may impact what public libraries can expect in regard to resource needs. There has been some debate around the Common Core standards, and confusion as to what to expect. This session will introduce the Common Core standards, the Instructional Shifts in schools related to the new standards, and the basic implications for academic and public libraries.
The world of records management as we have known it is undergoing a rapid change and you are asking yourself, how do I keep up? There are so many options, which one do I choose to help me along my career path? Should I pursue a certificate or a certification? This presentation will help you understand the difference and provide you with some detailed information on many of the options available to help you move up the career ladder of records management and information governance. Attend this presentation to help you make the choices that are right for you and your career growth.
The world of records management as we have known it is undergoing a rapid change and you are asking yourself, how do I keep up? There are so many options, which one do I choose to help me along my career path? Should I pursue a certificate or a certification? This presentation will help you understand the difference and provide you with some detailed information on many of the options available to help you move up the career ladder of records management and information governance. Attend this presentation to help you make the choices that are right for you and your career growth.
At some point in your career, you’ll probably be responsible for spending part of your organization’s budget on information services and products. With more than 30 years selling information to a wide variety of libraries, Michael Gruenberg will discuss the buying and selling process from both sides of the negotiating table to help you understand the dynamics of a successful transaction. His presentation will shed light on the importance of relationships, some harsh realities of the business world, and the “music” of the sales experience; giving librarians and salespeople alike a better idea of what the “other guy” is grappling with in order to achieve the best possible outcome for everyone involved.
At some point in your career, you’ll probably be responsible for spending part of your organization’s budget on information services and products. With more than 30 years selling information to a wide variety of libraries, Michael Gruenberg will discuss the buying and selling process from both sides of the negotiating table to help you understand the dynamics of a successful transaction. His presentation will shed light on the importance of relationships, some harsh realities of the business world, and the “music” of the sales experience; giving librarians and salespeople alike a better idea of what the “other guy” is grappling with in order to achieve the best possible outcome for everyone involved.
The landscape of working for the feds as an Information Professional is changing. Research Specialists working in the Library of Congress discuss the many different career options and how to get started in this dynamic industry. Learn new career paths, useful LIS skills, and hiring tips.
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program opens Oct. 1 - learn about this excellent opportunity and check out Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government, published by our presenters.
The landscape of working for the feds as an Information Professional is changing. Research Specialists working in the Library of Congress discuss the many different career options and how to get started in this dynamic industry. Learn new career paths, useful LIS skills, and hiring tips.
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program opens Oct. 1 - learn about this excellent opportunity and check out Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government, published by our presenters.
Are you considering a career in academic librarianship?
Academic libraries are dynamic hubs of learning and innovation. Academic librarians are focused on information literacy, facilitating student and faculty research, and meeting the constantly evolving information needs of their diverse communities.
How do you prepare for a career with so many moving parts – electronic and print collection management, information and digital literacy instruction, reference assistance, website building, community service – all while presenting and publishing original research, so that you are competitive for hiring and promotions? Join us for a discussion with three recent SLIS alumni who have found success and job fulfillment in various academic library settings. You don’t want to miss this in-depth look at a day in the life of an academic librarian.
Are you considering a career in academic librarianship?
Academic libraries are dynamic hubs of learning and innovation. Academic librarians are focused on information literacy, facilitating student and faculty research, and meeting the constantly evolving information needs of their diverse communities.
How do you prepare for a career with so many moving parts – electronic and print collection management, information and digital literacy instruction, reference assistance, website building, community service – all while presenting and publishing original research, so that you are competitive for hiring and promotions? Join us for a discussion with three recent SLIS alumni who have found success and job fulfillment in various academic library settings. You don’t want to miss this in-depth look at a day in the life of an academic librarian.
Are you intrigued by the idea of a career in archives, but you're not sure how to get there? Find out how one SJSU SLIS alumna used her MLIS courses, internships, and volunteer work to pave a path to her ideal job—where her skills and enthusiasm for history, preservation, and records management can flourish. Learn about the skills and qualifications archives employers seek most, how to translate your background into the job you want, and how to craft a clear and compelling LinkedIn profile.
Are you intrigued by the idea of a career in archives, but you're not sure how to get there? Find out how one SJSU SLIS alumna used her MLIS courses, internships, and volunteer work to pave a path to her ideal job—where her skills and enthusiasm for history, preservation, and records management can flourish. Learn about the skills and qualifications archives employers seek most, how to translate your background into the job you want, and how to craft a clear and compelling LinkedIn profile.
From the president down to local races, voters are activated by candidates they “know,” not platforms or policy statements. For library elections or funding advocacy, your work as a librarian makes you the best kind of candidate. In advocacy, we tend to talk to the public, to funders, and to voters about our institutions. We need to instead introduce you, the professional librarians, as change-agents in your communities who are worth the funding.
From the president down to local races, voters are activated by candidates they “know,” not platforms or policy statements. For library elections or funding advocacy, your work as a librarian makes you the best kind of candidate. In advocacy, we tend to talk to the public, to funders, and to voters about our institutions. We need to instead introduce you, the professional librarians, as change-agents in your communities who are worth the funding.
This workshop will present the basis of Robyn Dexter's thesis, what she learned from it, and why students would want to do a thesis. Dexter will also discuss her current activities. Topics will include the 4000-mile journey to change her topic, a roadmap to the things she wished she had known, and how staying with the adventure has benefited her personally and professionally.
This workshop will present the basis of Robyn Dexter's thesis, what she learned from it, and why students would want to do a thesis. Dexter will also discuss her current activities. Topics will include the 4000-mile journey to change her topic, a roadmap to the things she wished she had known, and how staying with the adventure has benefited her personally and professionally.
SJSU SLIS instructor, Dr. Christine Koontz, will discuss how her participation in an international library association led to her working with the Russia State Library, helping them develop a marketing strategy to reach library users in that country. As the former Soviet republic transitions to a more democratic way-of-life, state agencies are learning how to promote their resources and services. Dr. Koontz's presentation will provide insight as to how this is impacting the library world in Russia.
SJSU SLIS instructor, Dr. Christine Koontz, will discuss how her participation in an international library association led to her working with the Russia State Library, helping them develop a marketing strategy to reach library users in that country. As the former Soviet republic transitions to a more democratic way-of-life, state agencies are learning how to promote their resources and services. Dr. Koontz's presentation will provide insight as to how this is impacting the library world in Russia.
Dr. Virginia Tucker will present highlights from her research into the transformative learning experiences and critical concepts—threshold concepts—involved as search expertise is acquired. She will discuss implications for the evolving role of the professional searcher, models of the search experience, search interface design, and how we teach advanced search methods and concepts.
Dr. Virginia Tucker will present highlights from her research into the transformative learning experiences and critical concepts—threshold concepts—involved as search expertise is acquired. She will discuss implications for the evolving role of the professional searcher, models of the search experience, search interface design, and how we teach advanced search methods and concepts.
“Corporate Records Manager” was never an occupation at any career day Ember had ever attended, nor was it the intended professional destination of many of her colleagues, yet this is the title she has held for nearly 8 years. Ember will discuss the professional and educational paths she took which lead her to the records and information management industry and describe how she benefited from her involvement with ARMA International and SJSU’s MARA program.
“Corporate Records Manager” was never an occupation at any career day Ember had ever attended, nor was it the intended professional destination of many of her colleagues, yet this is the title she has held for nearly 8 years. Ember will discuss the professional and educational paths she took which lead her to the records and information management industry and describe how she benefited from her involvement with ARMA International and SJSU’s MARA program.
Hear from an MLIS professional with an eclectic career path. Richard Hulser has had an unusual career journey that stretches over library school, corporate IBM, and elsewhere, and he has advice for you. Join us to learn what he recommends MLIS students do before they graduate and the most useful skills and experiences to gain.
Hear from an MLIS professional with an eclectic career path. Richard Hulser has had an unusual career journey that stretches over library school, corporate IBM, and elsewhere, and he has advice for you. Join us to learn what he recommends MLIS students do before they graduate and the most useful skills and experiences to gain.
John Dove, senior publisher at Credo Reference, will take a look at how Google has evolved as a search engine and share their stated vision for the future. He will then contrast that with Credo's vision of an online reference system that captures some of the best insights and understandings that reference librarians have about their users and users' needs.
John Dove, senior publisher at Credo Reference, will take a look at how Google has evolved as a search engine and share their stated vision for the future. He will then contrast that with Credo's vision of an online reference system that captures some of the best insights and understandings that reference librarians have about their users and users' needs.
In this Career Colloquium, two law librarians will give you the inside scoop on how to tap into the entry-level job market for positions in a law library. Get their perspectives on recommended classes to take, skills to develop, and where to look for opportunities. Bring your questions and ask the experts.
In this Career Colloquium, two law librarians will give you the inside scoop on how to tap into the entry-level job market for positions in a law library. Get their perspectives on recommended classes to take, skills to develop, and where to look for opportunities. Bring your questions and ask the experts.
Big Data has replaced “information overload” as the catch phrase of the moment, and the accompanying commentary is often presented in a way that creates concern and uncertainty among professionals working in myriad industries. Luckily, Big Data presents a huge opportunity for librarians to latch on to the buzz surrounding this phenomena to market their skills and go beyond current service levels to first curate high-quality data, and then parse through, analyze, and massage it to create knowledge products that are tremendously valuable to our organizations. This session explores Big Data opportunities across industries as varied as healthcare, transportation, and entertainment, and showcases deliverables that information professionals can create, in order to position themselves as solutions, antidotes, and experts in harnessing Big Data to drive critical organization decision-making.
Big Data has replaced “information overload” as the catch phrase of the moment, and the accompanying commentary is often presented in a way that creates concern and uncertainty among professionals working in myriad industries. Luckily, Big Data presents a huge opportunity for librarians to latch on to the buzz surrounding this phenomena to market their skills and go beyond current service levels to first curate high-quality data, and then parse through, analyze, and massage it to create knowledge products that are tremendously valuable to our organizations. This session explores Big Data opportunities across industries as varied as healthcare, transportation, and entertainment, and showcases deliverables that information professionals can create, in order to position themselves as solutions, antidotes, and experts in harnessing Big Data to drive critical organization decision-making.
Hiring managers from the San José Public Library will talk about their most recent recruitment for a Librarian 1. Of the more than 200 applications submitted, 50% didn't meet the minimum qualifications, and 75% didn't answer the supplemental questions appropriately. Don't let this be you. Come to this session and find out what you should do when applying for jobs. Our guest speakers will tell you what they are looking for in applicants and provide guidance on how to answer supplemental questions. Be one of the successful candidates - make it to the interview stage!
Hiring managers from the San José Public Library will talk about their most recent recruitment for a Librarian 1. Of the more than 200 applications submitted, 50% didn't meet the minimum qualifications, and 75% didn't answer the supplemental questions appropriately. Don't let this be you. Come to this session and find out what you should do when applying for jobs. Our guest speakers will tell you what they are looking for in applicants and provide guidance on how to answer supplemental questions. Be one of the successful candidates - make it to the interview stage!
What secrets about information collection, modeling, and data analysis techniques do innovative management consultants deliver to succeed in the competitive private sector? This timely presentation demonstrates how Beyond the Arc, consultants to one of the world's largest banks, unlocks and integrates the value of commonly underutilized data sources, advanced data mining, and text analytics attract and retain profitable clients and improve customer experience.
What secrets about information collection, modeling, and data analysis techniques do innovative management consultants deliver to succeed in the competitive private sector? This timely presentation demonstrates how Beyond the Arc, consultants to one of the world's largest banks, unlocks and integrates the value of commonly underutilized data sources, advanced data mining, and text analytics attract and retain profitable clients and improve customer experience.
Gamification involves applying some of the elements used in game design to educational content and information problem solving in order to increase student involvement with course concepts and enhance learning and retention. Four essential elements and four skill areas inherent in computer games were mapped to the content in eight courses that were taught in hybrid and online modes, and activities were designed to interest students in tapping these skills. Analysis of structured self-reports, lab reports, chat logs, and threaded discussions generated illustrations from various assignments addressing game aspects. Selected gamification strategies evolved over a four-year period in response to student reactions, and continue to be developed, incorporated, and evaluated for their potential to influence learning.
Gamification involves applying some of the elements used in game design to educational content and information problem solving in order to increase student involvement with course concepts and enhance learning and retention. Four essential elements and four skill areas inherent in computer games were mapped to the content in eight courses that were taught in hybrid and online modes, and activities were designed to interest students in tapping these skills. Analysis of structured self-reports, lab reports, chat logs, and threaded discussions generated illustrations from various assignments addressing game aspects. Selected gamification strategies evolved over a four-year period in response to student reactions, and continue to be developed, incorporated, and evaluated for their potential to influence learning.
Relevance is a fundamental concept in information science. The aim of this presentation is to provide a historical perspective on two large questions: Why did relevance become a central notion of information science? and What did we learn about relevance through research in information science? As to the first question, there are no historical documents addressing it, thus conclusions are derivative. Relevance emerged as a central notion in information science because of extensive theoretical and practical concerns with and commitments to searching and not only with organization of information. In turn, searching was allowed using modern information technology. Aboutness is a fundamental notion related to organization of information, while relevance is a fundamental notion related to searching and retrieval of information. As to the second question there are more than 300+articles that contain experimental, empirical or observational data about relevance and about a dozen or so articles about relevance that are based on scholarly, primarily philosophical, argumentation. The relation of information retrieval testing to relevance and related research is explored. Also addressed is research on dynamics and situational aspects of relevance.
Relevance is a fundamental concept in information science. The aim of this presentation is to provide a historical perspective on two large questions: Why did relevance become a central notion of information science? and What did we learn about relevance through research in information science? As to the first question, there are no historical documents addressing it, thus conclusions are derivative. Relevance emerged as a central notion in information science because of extensive theoretical and practical concerns with and commitments to searching and not only with organization of information. In turn, searching was allowed using modern information technology. Aboutness is a fundamental notion related to organization of information, while relevance is a fundamental notion related to searching and retrieval of information. As to the second question there are more than 300+articles that contain experimental, empirical or observational data about relevance and about a dozen or so articles about relevance that are based on scholarly, primarily philosophical, argumentation. The relation of information retrieval testing to relevance and related research is explored. Also addressed is research on dynamics and situational aspects of relevance.
If this title has intrigued you, so might a career as a Health Sciences or Medical Librarian. Hear from professionals in this field and discover what this exciting and dynamic profession is all about and how the field is evolving. Gain information about current trends, marketable skills, and the variety of opportunities, the future of job development, and the value of maximizing a professional association membership.
If this title has intrigued you, so might a career as a Health Sciences or Medical Librarian. Hear from professionals in this field and discover what this exciting and dynamic profession is all about and how the field is evolving. Gain information about current trends, marketable skills, and the variety of opportunities, the future of job development, and the value of maximizing a professional association membership.
The presentation will provide an overview of records and information management (RIM) ethics. RIM ethics is envisioned as a professional ethics for records and information professionals. As a body of knowledge, it will share characteristics and issues with other fields such as librarianship and accounting but will have its own distinctive values and perspectives. Issues important to RIM ethics include: Truth/Deception, Information Privacy, Confidentiality, Conflicts of Interest, Whistle blowing, and other topics related to the ethical management of information. Issues covered in the presentation will include characteristics of professions and their specialized ethics, the relation of professional ethics to business ethics and our common morality, codes of ethics, and the distinguishing features of RIM ethics.
The presentation will provide an overview of records and information management (RIM) ethics. RIM ethics is envisioned as a professional ethics for records and information professionals. As a body of knowledge, it will share characteristics and issues with other fields such as librarianship and accounting but will have its own distinctive values and perspectives. Issues important to RIM ethics include: Truth/Deception, Information Privacy, Confidentiality, Conflicts of Interest, Whistle blowing, and other topics related to the ethical management of information. Issues covered in the presentation will include characteristics of professions and their specialized ethics, the relation of professional ethics to business ethics and our common morality, codes of ethics, and the distinguishing features of RIM ethics.
SLIS’s own Dr. Anthony Bernier interviews Peking University’s Wendy Ding, a PhD student from the Department of Information Management in China. Ms. Ding’s current research project, funded by the National Social Science Foundation in China, investigates reading culture and reading promotion. Ms. Ding is visiting and in residence at SLIS for one year sponsored by China’s Scholarship Council. In addition to talking about her own research Ms. Ding’s interview will also address the nature of earning and using a Ph.D. in China, the changing nature of reading culture there, and her observations about her year in the United States.
SLIS’s own Dr. Anthony Bernier interviews Peking University’s Wendy Ding, a PhD student from the Department of Information Management in China. Ms. Ding’s current research project, funded by the National Social Science Foundation in China, investigates reading culture and reading promotion. Ms. Ding is visiting and in residence at SLIS for one year sponsored by China’s Scholarship Council. In addition to talking about her own research Ms. Ding’s interview will also address the nature of earning and using a Ph.D. in China, the changing nature of reading culture there, and her observations about her year in the United States.
If you are thinking about pursuing a career outside of the more traditional library settings, then this session is for you. Google Search Educator Tasha Bergson-Michelson will share her career story and show how she uses her information science and instruction skills at Google. Hear her perspectives on the variety of skills that LIS professionals have and how those skills can be applied in different industries and settings. You might just be surprised at all that you can do with your MLIS.
If you are thinking about pursuing a career outside of the more traditional library settings, then this session is for you. Google Search Educator Tasha Bergson-Michelson will share her career story and show how she uses her information science and instruction skills at Google. Hear her perspectives on the variety of skills that LIS professionals have and how those skills can be applied in different industries and settings. You might just be surprised at all that you can do with your MLIS.
Renaissance Island is a Tudor, Britain-based environment within the virtual world of Second Life. Its mission is to provide an immersive, multidisciplinary environment focused on Tudor, Britain to engage scholars, librarians, learners, and residents of Second Life, in a sustained, cross-disciplinary environment. This presentation will look at the reasons and methods for creating Renaissance Island, the role of the librarian in immersive learning, and how to form and sustain a community in a virtual world.
Renaissance Island is a Tudor, Britain-based environment within the virtual world of Second Life. Its mission is to provide an immersive, multidisciplinary environment focused on Tudor, Britain to engage scholars, librarians, learners, and residents of Second Life, in a sustained, cross-disciplinary environment. This presentation will look at the reasons and methods for creating Renaissance Island, the role of the librarian in immersive learning, and how to form and sustain a community in a virtual world.
Preserving Virtual Worlds has been a six-year effort: two projects, two funders, and four participating universities. It began in 2006 with a grant application and the goal of clearing a path for work on the preservation of virtual worlds, digital games, and interactive fiction. It just ended with the last advisory group meeting and report. Did we meet our goal? And even if we did, what important work remains to be done in these areas?
Preserving Virtual Worlds has been a six-year effort: two projects, two funders, and four participating universities. It began in 2006 with a grant application and the goal of clearing a path for work on the preservation of virtual worlds, digital games, and interactive fiction. It just ended with the last advisory group meeting and report. Did we meet our goal? And even if we did, what important work remains to be done in these areas?
After almost a year of providing exposure to the 2012 ACRL’s Diversity Standards for Academic Libraries, the presenters will review lessons learned, accomplishments, opportunities, and diversity trends for academic libraries.
The diversity standards were developed by the Racial and Ethnic Diversity Committee of ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries), based on the 2001 National Association of Social Workers Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice. The standards are intended to emphasize the need and obligation to serve and advocate for racial and ethnically diverse constituencies. As such, they are intended to apply to all libraries supporting academic programs at institutions of higher education.
Diversity is an essential component of any civil society. It is more than a moral imperative; it is a global necessity. Everyone can benefit from diversity, and diverse populations need to be supported so they can reach their full potential for themselves and their communities.
As visionary leaders open to change, new ideas, and global perspectives, ACRL is committed to diversity of people and ideas, as noted in its 2007 White Papers. With that regard, ACRL understands that if libraries are to continue being indispensable organizations in their campus communities, they must reflect the communities they serve and provide quality services to their increasingly diverse constituencies.
After almost a year of providing exposure to the 2012 ACRL’s Diversity Standards for Academic Libraries, the presenters will review lessons learned, accomplishments, opportunities, and diversity trends for academic libraries.
The diversity standards were developed by the Racial and Ethnic Diversity Committee of ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries), based on the 2001 National Association of Social Workers Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice. The standards are intended to emphasize the need and obligation to serve and advocate for racial and ethnically diverse constituencies. As such, they are intended to apply to all libraries supporting academic programs at institutions of higher education.
Diversity is an essential component of any civil society. It is more than a moral imperative; it is a global necessity. Everyone can benefit from diversity, and diverse populations need to be supported so they can reach their full potential for themselves and their communities.
As visionary leaders open to change, new ideas, and global perspectives, ACRL is committed to diversity of people and ideas, as noted in its 2007 White Papers. With that regard, ACRL understands that if libraries are to continue being indispensable organizations in their campus communities, they must reflect the communities they serve and provide quality services to their increasingly diverse constituencies.
Digital preservation is a "must-have" function for every library who purchases digital content. A digital preservation system extends the model of print journals and books on the shelf to digital media. It ensures that a library continues to have access to their digital assets even after a subscription is canceled or the publisher discontinues access. Setting up a digital preservation system is surprisingly easy. The key is ensuring that you buy perpetual access to your content, and that your content providers support the digital preservation system that you choose. This talk introduces you to digital preservation systems, discusses preservation strategies and pitfalls, and shows you how to give library users access to preserved content.
Digital preservation is a "must-have" function for every library who purchases digital content. A digital preservation system extends the model of print journals and books on the shelf to digital media. It ensures that a library continues to have access to their digital assets even after a subscription is canceled or the publisher discontinues access. Setting up a digital preservation system is surprisingly easy. The key is ensuring that you buy perpetual access to your content, and that your content providers support the digital preservation system that you choose. This talk introduces you to digital preservation systems, discusses preservation strategies and pitfalls, and shows you how to give library users access to preserved content.
Businesses across the globe have embraced social media as a key channel for communicating with customers, business partners, and the general public. However, very few organizations have begun to understand the records management implications of social media. The challenges are immense: the data might never pass through the corporate network, communications can be deleted in an instant, and content exists in a variety of non-standardized formats. In this session, we will explore the impact of social media on records management and e-discovery. We will examine a variety approaches taken by organizations to address these challenges, and view examples of social media records management in practice today.
Businesses across the globe have embraced social media as a key channel for communicating with customers, business partners, and the general public. However, very few organizations have begun to understand the records management implications of social media. The challenges are immense: the data might never pass through the corporate network, communications can be deleted in an instant, and content exists in a variety of non-standardized formats. In this session, we will explore the impact of social media on records management and e-discovery. We will examine a variety approaches taken by organizations to address these challenges, and view examples of social media records management in practice today.
Join three experienced academic library department heads from the University of California, Davis, as they share their views of job opportunities in academic libraries; make suggestions concerning the characteristics and qualities of successful professional hires; and point to trends in types of library jobs and future growth. Learn about new skills academic library employers are seeking, how work roles are changing, and how you can best market yourself for positions.
Join three experienced academic library department heads from the University of California, Davis, as they share their views of job opportunities in academic libraries; make suggestions concerning the characteristics and qualities of successful professional hires; and point to trends in types of library jobs and future growth. Learn about new skills academic library employers are seeking, how work roles are changing, and how you can best market yourself for positions.
You don't need to work in a major institutional setting to be a research librarian. Here's an example of how one librarian who "does it all" contributes to the mission of Seed Savers Exchange (SSE), the oldest and largest non-governmental seed bank and heirloom seed-sharing organization in the United States. At the heart of many non-profits like SSE is a passion for a cause you might share, with information/research needs similar to those of larger institutions. Working in a dynamic, multitasking environment, the solo librarian serves the organizational mission by drawing upon a wide variety of competencies in librarianship, fueled by a passion for the organizational mission of preserving genetic and cultural diversity.
You don't need to work in a major institutional setting to be a research librarian. Here's an example of how one librarian who "does it all" contributes to the mission of Seed Savers Exchange (SSE), the oldest and largest non-governmental seed bank and heirloom seed-sharing organization in the United States. At the heart of many non-profits like SSE is a passion for a cause you might share, with information/research needs similar to those of larger institutions. Working in a dynamic, multitasking environment, the solo librarian serves the organizational mission by drawing upon a wide variety of competencies in librarianship, fueled by a passion for the organizational mission of preserving genetic and cultural diversity.
New career opportunities continue to emerge from the on-going rise of the Information Age. New leaders are needed to help connect people, information, and technology. Progressive companies and organizations are looking for well-educated RIM professionals to address the critical and complex information management issues facing our fast placed, global, and digital society. You may be asking yourself—what can I do with this degree? Get perspective and ideas from specialized RIM Recruiters and a certified industry professional. Join Beth and Jason Hynes to learn what types of RIM career opportunities are available, what employers are looking for, what makes a strong resume, how to network effectively, and how to interview with impact.
New career opportunities continue to emerge from the on-going rise of the Information Age. New leaders are needed to help connect people, information, and technology. Progressive companies and organizations are looking for well-educated RIM professionals to address the critical and complex information management issues facing our fast placed, global, and digital society. You may be asking yourself—what can I do with this degree? Get perspective and ideas from specialized RIM Recruiters and a certified industry professional. Join Beth and Jason Hynes to learn what types of RIM career opportunities are available, what employers are looking for, what makes a strong resume, how to network effectively, and how to interview with impact.
Are you thinking about working in the public library setting or wondering if this career path is a good fit for you? Find out what’s different about the public library setting today and what this means for the future of public librarians. Learn the hiring trends, how to get your foot in the door, interview practices, and the skills that one needs to be successful in today’s public library. This is a good opportunity to ask questions.
Are you thinking about working in the public library setting or wondering if this career path is a good fit for you? Find out what’s different about the public library setting today and what this means for the future of public librarians. Learn the hiring trends, how to get your foot in the door, interview practices, and the skills that one needs to be successful in today’s public library. This is a good opportunity to ask questions.
When Dr. Loren Logsdon interviewed author Ray Bradbury in 2008 as part of a recognition ceremony by the Illinois State Library honoring him as an Illinois writer, it marked the wonderful culmination of a friendship that began in 1989. Much has been written about Bradbury the author, but Dr. Logsdon’s friendship with Bradbury enabled him to understand Bradbury the human being. Dr. Logsdon will share some of those experiences to provide important insights about a world famous author who also consistently championed the cause of libraries.
When Dr. Loren Logsdon interviewed author Ray Bradbury in 2008 as part of a recognition ceremony by the Illinois State Library honoring him as an Illinois writer, it marked the wonderful culmination of a friendship that began in 1989. Much has been written about Bradbury the author, but Dr. Logsdon’s friendship with Bradbury enabled him to understand Bradbury the human being. Dr. Logsdon will share some of those experiences to provide important insights about a world famous author who also consistently championed the cause of libraries.
The Transformative Power of Hyperlinked Libraries
What emerging trends are changing library services? What does a connected world of “continuous computing” mean for 21st Century libraries. This presentation provides a roadmap toward becoming the Hyperlinked Library: transparent, participatory, playful, user-centered and human, while still grounded in our foundations and values.
The Transformative Power of Hyperlinked Libraries
What emerging trends are changing library services? What does a connected world of “continuous computing” mean for 21st Century libraries. This presentation provides a roadmap toward becoming the Hyperlinked Library: transparent, participatory, playful, user-centered and human, while still grounded in our foundations and values.
Ever thought of working as a Prison Senior Librarian, Librarian or Library Technical Assistant through the CDCR? This field has HUGE growth potential for aspiring librarians and offers many job opportunities in a variety of correctional institutions throughout the State of California. Join us for an informative presentation and get the inside scoop on the reality of working in this field, the myths, rewards and challenges, skills needed to be competitive, and the application process. Come prepared to ask questions!
Ever thought of working as a Prison Senior Librarian, Librarian or Library Technical Assistant through the CDCR? This field has HUGE growth potential for aspiring librarians and offers many job opportunities in a variety of correctional institutions throughout the State of California. Join us for an informative presentation and get the inside scoop on the reality of working in this field, the myths, rewards and challenges, skills needed to be competitive, and the application process. Come prepared to ask questions!
Staff in public libraries have been challenged to adapt services to meet patrons needs, yet one constant has been the financial uncertainty underpinning the planning and work carried out on an annual basis. This presentation will look at factors leading to funding decisions about public libraries, with a specific focus on the role of interpersonal influence. While the tools and techniques we've been using in funding requests have become more sophisticated in recent years, new research shows they may be ineffective without the addition of the tactics of influence.
Staff in public libraries have been challenged to adapt services to meet patrons needs, yet one constant has been the financial uncertainty underpinning the planning and work carried out on an annual basis. This presentation will look at factors leading to funding decisions about public libraries, with a specific focus on the role of interpersonal influence. While the tools and techniques we've been using in funding requests have become more sophisticated in recent years, new research shows they may be ineffective without the addition of the tactics of influence.
Join our virtual employer e-meet and greet to learn about Credo Reference - a leader in the library technology field promoting information literacy and research effectiveness. Get hiring tips, hear about the company culture, and how virtual internships can be a win-win from HR Coordinator Sara Ortins; learn about the available intern opportunities for LIS students from manager John Shawler, and hear a personal success story from SJSU SLIS alum Laura Warren who made the transition from intern to full-time employee. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about LIS internship and career opportunities and ask questions of company representatives.
Join our virtual employer e-meet and greet to learn about Credo Reference - a leader in the library technology field promoting information literacy and research effectiveness. Get hiring tips, hear about the company culture, and how virtual internships can be a win-win from HR Coordinator Sara Ortins; learn about the available intern opportunities for LIS students from manager John Shawler, and hear a personal success story from SJSU SLIS alum Laura Warren who made the transition from intern to full-time employee. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about LIS internship and career opportunities and ask questions of company representatives.
A key factor in the successful development of universities is the quality of its support system, particularly for early career academics (ECAs). For this group of academics, it is increasingly being recognized that the quality of their research and teaching outcomes, in establishing themselves as professional academics, is largely dependent on their ability to effectively build and make use of a ‘developmental network’ involving supportive, learning relationships with a range of people in both professional and personal contexts. The notion that information and learning are inextricably linked via the concept of ‘informed learning’ (Bruce, 2008) is used as a conceptual framework to gain a clearer picture of what informs ECAs’ learning, and how it informs their learning within a complex practice of building, maintaining and utilizing their networks for professional growth and development. Ms. Miller will discuss her current research in how these networks are formed and utilized by new professionals.
A key factor in the successful development of universities is the quality of its support system, particularly for early career academics (ECAs). For this group of academics, it is increasingly being recognized that the quality of their research and teaching outcomes, in establishing themselves as professional academics, is largely dependent on their ability to effectively build and make use of a ‘developmental network’ involving supportive, learning relationships with a range of people in both professional and personal contexts. The notion that information and learning are inextricably linked via the concept of ‘informed learning’ (Bruce, 2008) is used as a conceptual framework to gain a clearer picture of what informs ECAs’ learning, and how it informs their learning within a complex practice of building, maintaining and utilizing their networks for professional growth and development. Ms. Miller will discuss her current research in how these networks are formed and utilized by new professionals.
It is essential that one learn the many Building Blocks to become a successful RIM professional. This begins with the basics including: what is a record, a records lifecycle, records retention schedules, policies and procedures, vital records, storage and archiving, disposition and preservation. The next Building Block of RIM is focused on electronic records including: what are they, what their unique challenges are, and how are they effectively included in a RIM program. The third Building Block of RIM is focused on why we have RIM programs and how to keep them relevant including: why they are established, legal and regulatory requirements, benchmarking and assessments. The final Building Block of RIM is continued development including: continuing education, certifications, and building critical relationships and networking.
It is essential that one learn the many Building Blocks to become a successful RIM professional. This begins with the basics including: what is a record, a records lifecycle, records retention schedules, policies and procedures, vital records, storage and archiving, disposition and preservation. The next Building Block of RIM is focused on electronic records including: what are they, what their unique challenges are, and how are they effectively included in a RIM program. The third Building Block of RIM is focused on why we have RIM programs and how to keep them relevant including: why they are established, legal and regulatory requirements, benchmarking and assessments. The final Building Block of RIM is continued development including: continuing education, certifications, and building critical relationships and networking.
The SLIS Convocation was held on San José, on May 19, 2012, at the Fairmont Hotel, in the Imperial Ballroom.
The 2012 Convocation Speaker was Janice R. Lachance, CEO of the Special Libraries Association (SLA). Janice Lachance, SLA's Chief Executive Officer since 2003, is a popular speaker and commentator and the champion, spokesperson and global ambassador for SLA and its 11,000 members working in 75 countries on five continents.
Join representatives from ProQuest for our first ever virtual employer e-meet and greet. Get hiring tips from Kurt Roehrig, Senior Technical Recruiter, Human Resources and Brigitte Carrabin, Head of Client Technical Services at ebrary on what the culture and daily work life is like at ProQuest, learn about the variety of employment opportunities that exist especially for new MLIS grads, what the company looks for in successful candidates, what to highlight on your resume, how to apply for positions and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to have direct contact with recruiters and to ask questions.
Join representatives from ProQuest for our first ever virtual employer e-meet and greet. Get hiring tips from Kurt Roehrig, Senior Technical Recruiter, Human Resources and Brigitte Carrabin, Head of Client Technical Services at ebrary on what the culture and daily work life is like at ProQuest, learn about the variety of employment opportunities that exist especially for new MLIS grads, what the company looks for in successful candidates, what to highlight on your resume, how to apply for positions and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to have direct contact with recruiters and to ask questions.
Government accountability, fostered by ready availability of public records, is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Yet the government also holds increasingly large amounts of sensitive personal and business data that is legitimately entitled to confidential treatment. Needless retention of information that is truly no longer needed creates risks ranging from improper breach of confidentiality, to burdens of "searching the haystack," to unmanageable opacity by simple result of sheer quantity. The accelerating increase in the volume and range of public information calls for forward-looking management of information as a highly important asset.
Government accountability, fostered by ready availability of public records, is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Yet the government also holds increasingly large amounts of sensitive personal and business data that is legitimately entitled to confidential treatment. Needless retention of information that is truly no longer needed creates risks ranging from improper breach of confidentiality, to burdens of "searching the haystack," to unmanageable opacity by simple result of sheer quantity. The accelerating increase in the volume and range of public information calls for forward-looking management of information as a highly important asset.
Librarians are breaking into a wide range of fields outside the traditional roles because our skills are extremely valuable across the board to many organizations and agencies. The Intelligence community is one of these. This presentation will highlight the transferable skills needed to make the transition from librarian to intelligence analyst, as well as provide tips on preparing a resume, and yourself, for a career supporting law enforcement and military agencies using your LIS background.
Librarians are breaking into a wide range of fields outside the traditional roles because our skills are extremely valuable across the board to many organizations and agencies. The Intelligence community is one of these. This presentation will highlight the transferable skills needed to make the transition from librarian to intelligence analyst, as well as provide tips on preparing a resume, and yourself, for a career supporting law enforcement and military agencies using your LIS background.
While conventional LIS youth services concentrates on collections, this presentation, part of a 3-year IMLS National Leadership grant, engages a critical youth studies approach examining "spatial equity" for young adults in libraries: what current U.S. practices tell us. Recently collected quantitative data from both professionals and youth library users further inform on-going qualitative research with video ethnography and experimental 3D mockups of real spaces.
While conventional LIS youth services concentrates on collections, this presentation, part of a 3-year IMLS National Leadership grant, engages a critical youth studies approach examining "spatial equity" for young adults in libraries: what current U.S. practices tell us. Recently collected quantitative data from both professionals and youth library users further inform on-going qualitative research with video ethnography and experimental 3D mockups of real spaces.
ALA President Molly Raphael and Miguel Figueroa, Director of ALA's Office for Diversity, will discuss President Raphael's Diversity Leadership Initiative. They will cover the various elements and activities of the Initiative and the role of diversity leadership within libraries and LIS programs like SLIS. Participants will learn what's been done thus far, what we can expect over the next few months and strategies to extend the Initiative beyond Molly's term as ALA President.
ALA President Molly Raphael and Miguel Figueroa, Director of ALA's Office for Diversity, will discuss President Raphael's Diversity Leadership Initiative. They will cover the various elements and activities of the Initiative and the role of diversity leadership within libraries and LIS programs like SLIS. Participants will learn what's been done thus far, what we can expect over the next few months and strategies to extend the Initiative beyond Molly's term as ALA President.
Learn how your LIS skill sets are opening up paths to careers in a number of exciting, new ways. Our skills at finding, managing and analyzing information are increasingly valued as organizations worldwide struggle to gain insight and make decisions in the face of explosive information growth. In this session, I will present one professional's journey and experiences, as I transitioned from working in traditional library roles to doing strategic analysis for a well-known industrial R&D lab, HP Labs.
Learn how your LIS skill sets are opening up paths to careers in a number of exciting, new ways. Our skills at finding, managing and analyzing information are increasingly valued as organizations worldwide struggle to gain insight and make decisions in the face of explosive information growth. In this session, I will present one professional's journey and experiences, as I transitioned from working in traditional library roles to doing strategic analysis for a well-known industrial R&D lab, HP Labs.
Driven by the social media revolution occurring on the Internet, large and small organizations are increasingly adopting powerful information technology tools inside the firewall that connect employees and information in unprecedented ways. These new tools and work processes allow employees to collaborate and perform important business tasks in ways that finally break the paradigm of paper as the fundamental container of information. This presentation will explore how these new capabilities and work norms dramatically change the nature of information within organizations and some of the opportunities and challenges those changes have on traditional ideas of information management, records management, learning, and communication.
Driven by the social media revolution occurring on the Internet, large and small organizations are increasingly adopting powerful information technology tools inside the firewall that connect employees and information in unprecedented ways. These new tools and work processes allow employees to collaborate and perform important business tasks in ways that finally break the paradigm of paper as the fundamental container of information. This presentation will explore how these new capabilities and work norms dramatically change the nature of information within organizations and some of the opportunities and challenges those changes have on traditional ideas of information management, records management, learning, and communication.
This session covers the major technology trends that are emerging in 2012 to shape how we consume content and seek information. Technology changes impact content opportunities and service agendas. Here is what you need to know to succeed in today's information environment.
This session covers the major technology trends that are emerging in 2012 to shape how we consume content and seek information. Technology changes impact content opportunities and service agendas. Here is what you need to know to succeed in today's information environment.
It is an exciting and challenging time for libraries... a time when technological advances are changing how and what we read... a time when libraries can be leaders in presenting information in new ways, in new formats, to new generations of readers. Deanna Lee, Vice President for Communications and Marketing at The New York Public Library, will discuss how her team created Biblion: The Boundless Library, a revolutionary iPad application placing hundreds of rare source materials–for the launch edition, from the "World of Tomorrow" 1939-40 World's Fair collection–right in people's hands. Materials held deep in the stacks, once accessible to limited numbers of researchers, are presented in a novel infoscape designed for serendipitous discovery of infinite narratives. The discussion will cover the conceptual and design process of creating an application reflective of the mission of the Library, lessons learned, and how the Library is committed to being at the forefront of the information ecosystem.
It is an exciting and challenging time for libraries... a time when technological advances are changing how and what we read... a time when libraries can be leaders in presenting information in new ways, in new formats, to new generations of readers. Deanna Lee, Vice President for Communications and Marketing at The New York Public Library, will discuss how her team created Biblion: The Boundless Library, a revolutionary iPad application placing hundreds of rare source materials–for the launch edition, from the "World of Tomorrow" 1939-40 World's Fair collection–right in people's hands. Materials held deep in the stacks, once accessible to limited numbers of researchers, are presented in a novel infoscape designed for serendipitous discovery of infinite narratives. The discussion will cover the conceptual and design process of creating an application reflective of the mission of the Library, lessons learned, and how the Library is committed to being at the forefront of the information ecosystem.
As a library and information science professional, you have developed valuable skill sets that are being used in new ways and are increasingly applied in a diverse array of information environments. New job roles and new opportunities have emerged to meet the changing information landscape – both inside libraries and in non-traditional job settings. This session will encourage you to think broadly about how to use your MLIS skill set and to consider strategies for pursuing alternative career paths.
As a library and information science professional, you have developed valuable skill sets that are being used in new ways and are increasingly applied in a diverse array of information environments. New job roles and new opportunities have emerged to meet the changing information landscape – both inside libraries and in non-traditional job settings. This session will encourage you to think broadly about how to use your MLIS skill set and to consider strategies for pursuing alternative career paths.
The development and deployment of ebook, ereader, and ereading technologies has influenced the entire reading ecosystem, from authors through editors, publishers, booksellers, aggregators, distributors, educators, and librarians to readers. What is the future of reading? What will be the meaning and value of reading? How, what, and where will we read? Will readers read more? Will more people read? Join Tom Peters for an exploration and discussion of the prospects and possibilities of reading, and how libraries and librarians can enhance the reading experience.
The development and deployment of ebook, ereader, and ereading technologies has influenced the entire reading ecosystem, from authors through editors, publishers, booksellers, aggregators, distributors, educators, and librarians to readers. What is the future of reading? What will be the meaning and value of reading? How, what, and where will we read? Will readers read more? Will more people read? Join Tom Peters for an exploration and discussion of the prospects and possibilities of reading, and how libraries and librarians can enhance the reading experience.
Emerging LIS career opportunities are diverse, expanding, and often invisible. This session focuses on how to identify, explore, assess, and position for new opportunities, with an emphasis on existing, transferable skills.
Discussion points include: The 8 "frames" for thinking about LIS opportunities, how LIS skills are being deployed in traditional fields, identify and describe transferable LIS skills for non-LIS interviewers, and reframe how you describe—and think of—your professional skill set.
Emerging LIS career opportunities are diverse, expanding, and often invisible. This session focuses on how to identify, explore, assess, and position for new opportunities, with an emphasis on existing, transferable skills.
Discussion points include: The 8 "frames" for thinking about LIS opportunities, how LIS skills are being deployed in traditional fields, identify and describe transferable LIS skills for non-LIS interviewers, and reframe how you describe—and think of—your professional skill set.
Our speakers will look back at how Dialog got started in Silicon Valley as one of the first online information providers, and then became a leader in what we know today as the information industry. They'll also discuss the impact of various organizational transitions, how Dialog has responded to ongoing technology and market changes, and what lies ahead for the company.
Our speakers will look back at how Dialog got started in Silicon Valley as one of the first online information providers, and then became a leader in what we know today as the information industry. They'll also discuss the impact of various organizational transitions, how Dialog has responded to ongoing technology and market changes, and what lies ahead for the company.
There are many non-traditional jobs and resume-building opportunities that Master of Library and Information Science candidates and job seekers can immediately take advantage of to gain experience in the federal government. This session includes tips to finding and creating opportunities to earn academic credit or to get a head start on landing a job. Learn about student employment opportunities that convert to full-time employment, contract employment in federal agencies, the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program, and even virtual internships.
There are many non-traditional jobs and resume-building opportunities that Master of Library and Information Science candidates and job seekers can immediately take advantage of to gain experience in the federal government. This session includes tips to finding and creating opportunities to earn academic credit or to get a head start on landing a job. Learn about student employment opportunities that convert to full-time employment, contract employment in federal agencies, the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program, and even virtual internships.
Retention Schedules have been the foundation on which every Records Management Program has built over the past 60 years. Yet, after all of this time, most organization's retention schedules are either out of date, not based on actual government regulations, too complicated for the average employee to use or understand, addresses only paper records, or ignored by management. Yet, with a realistic and sustainable retention schedule for all information media, organizations can access information easily, reduce information volumes, be compliant and link to other governance policies including E-mail, Back-up Media, Legacy System, Hold Orders, and Orphan Files to reduce risk from litigation, government investigations, and audits. To understand the processes involved in developing a compliant and fact based retention schedule for the enterprise, the presenter will provide proven steps that need to be accomplished to have a retention schedule that becomes part of the overall executive management governance program. This session will include data collection activities, international and domestic regulatory research and combining these elements into taxonomies, retention and associated governance policies.
Retention Schedules have been the foundation on which every Records Management Program has built over the past 60 years. Yet, after all of this time, most organization's retention schedules are either out of date, not based on actual government regulations, too complicated for the average employee to use or understand, addresses only paper records, or ignored by management. Yet, with a realistic and sustainable retention schedule for all information media, organizations can access information easily, reduce information volumes, be compliant and link to other governance policies including E-mail, Back-up Media, Legacy System, Hold Orders, and Orphan Files to reduce risk from litigation, government investigations, and audits. To understand the processes involved in developing a compliant and fact based retention schedule for the enterprise, the presenter will provide proven steps that need to be accomplished to have a retention schedule that becomes part of the overall executive management governance program. This session will include data collection activities, international and domestic regulatory research and combining these elements into taxonomies, retention and associated governance policies.
Stephen Abram's 2011 SLIS Lecture presentation, The Future: Frankenbooks, Social Libraries and Learning, was recorded at the 2011 California Library Association Conference in Pasadena, CA.
Stephen Abram's 2011 SLIS Lecture presentation, The Future: Frankenbooks, Social Libraries and Learning, was recorded at the 2011 California Library Association Conference in Pasadena, CA.
Maureen Sullivan, Vice President/President Elect of the American Library Association, will talk about the importance of getting professionally involved in library associations. She will provide advice on how to get involved, how to network effectively, and the benefits of professional involvement. Sullivan will also talk about getting elected to a national leadership position in the profession's largest association.
Maureen Sullivan, Vice President/President Elect of the American Library Association, will talk about the importance of getting professionally involved in library associations. She will provide advice on how to get involved, how to network effectively, and the benefits of professional involvement. Sullivan will also talk about getting elected to a national leadership position in the profession's largest association.
Applying to the federal government has its own unique process. Hear from experts in the field on how to navigate the hiring and application process. Learn how to "read" specialized vocabulary and common terminology unique to the many different agencies of the federal government. Receive advice on how to think critically about job postings and "match" your resume and skills to the job announcement. This specialized advice is aimed at helping MLIS students and jobseekers optimize their chances to land a federal information position.
Applying to the federal government has its own unique process. Hear from experts in the field on how to navigate the hiring and application process. Learn how to "read" specialized vocabulary and common terminology unique to the many different agencies of the federal government. Receive advice on how to think critically about job postings and "match" your resume and skills to the job announcement. This specialized advice is aimed at helping MLIS students and jobseekers optimize their chances to land a federal information position.
Electronic record collections are no longer an area of specialized expertise, but rather a dominant part of record manager's professional life. Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and the ability to access and analyze core information are of strategic importance in an information and process–driven business environment. This case study describes the creation of a focused Enterprise Content Management Strategy and Governance initiative at a major oil and gas exploration and production organization with operations in North and South America, Europe, Kurdistan and South East Asia. The strategy designed to support the priorities of senior management, which included hydrocarbon identification, global finance, supply management and asset performance management – required the development of an ECM Roadmap for unstructured data. The presenter will discuss program development, implementation, and progress made toward meeting document requirements associated with information needs in the areas of regulatory/legal compliance as well as many business drivers.
Electronic record collections are no longer an area of specialized expertise, but rather a dominant part of record manager's professional life. Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and the ability to access and analyze core information are of strategic importance in an information and process–driven business environment. This case study describes the creation of a focused Enterprise Content Management Strategy and Governance initiative at a major oil and gas exploration and production organization with operations in North and South America, Europe, Kurdistan and South East Asia. The strategy designed to support the priorities of senior management, which included hydrocarbon identification, global finance, supply management and asset performance management – required the development of an ECM Roadmap for unstructured data. The presenter will discuss program development, implementation, and progress made toward meeting document requirements associated with information needs in the areas of regulatory/legal compliance as well as many business drivers.
The Lubuto Library Project (LLP) is the perfect example of the positive impact libraries can have on international development. LLP President Jane Meyers will discuss LLP's efforts to assist with both educational and economic development in Zambia. You'll also meet a SLIS graduate who is working to create new libraries in Zambia. This colloquia presentation will leave you inspired to get involved and share your LIS knowledge for the betterment of our worldwide communities.
The Lubuto Library Project (LLP) is the perfect example of the positive impact libraries can have on international development. LLP President Jane Meyers will discuss LLP's efforts to assist with both educational and economic development in Zambia. You'll also meet a SLIS graduate who is working to create new libraries in Zambia. This colloquia presentation will leave you inspired to get involved and share your LIS knowledge for the betterment of our worldwide communities.
Recent SJSU SLIS grad, Jeff Frank, will discuss his thesis and the research he conducted while working on his thesis. With the tsunami in Japan and Hurricane Irene in the Northeast, this study of the impact of Hurricane Katrina is more relevant than ever. This presentation will especially be of interest to anyone who needs to create or update a library disaster plan.
Recent SJSU SLIS grad, Jeff Frank, will discuss his thesis and the research he conducted while working on his thesis. With the tsunami in Japan and Hurricane Irene in the Northeast, this study of the impact of Hurricane Katrina is more relevant than ever. This presentation will especially be of interest to anyone who needs to create or update a library disaster plan.
Learn about the many different career possibilities that exist in federal libraries and government agencies for MLIS graduates. The speakers provide an overview of this dynamic field and of the numerous opportunities available in medical, law, academic, public, and technical libraries and government agencies around the world. They discuss the skills needed to be competitive, and what qualifications can make you marketable for entering different positions in federal government agencies.
Learn about the many different career possibilities that exist in federal libraries and government agencies for MLIS graduates. The speakers provide an overview of this dynamic field and of the numerous opportunities available in medical, law, academic, public, and technical libraries and government agencies around the world. They discuss the skills needed to be competitive, and what qualifications can make you marketable for entering different positions in federal government agencies.
Jack Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, will discuss his recent, award-winning book The Next Boom — What You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know About the World Between Now and 2025. His well-documented analysis looks at what we might expect in health care, energy, consumer habits, education, and other areas that impact all of us. More information about the book is available at Plunkett Research.
Jack Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, will discuss his recent, award-winning book The Next Boom — What You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know About the World Between Now and 2025. His well-documented analysis looks at what we might expect in health care, energy, consumer habits, education, and other areas that impact all of us. More information about the book is available at Plunkett Research.
As more and more companies and even governments are outsourcing to the cloud, how can Records Managers possibly begin to manage information for retention and disposition? How can government retain custody of public records? And, how can anyone provide access to the information when the cloud's vendor controls how long a record is kept? The presenter will give one perspective on the challenges records managers face when working in the cloud and will show how the state of Oregon is actually embracing the cloud to manage government records in a cost effective and efficient manner.
As more and more companies and even governments are outsourcing to the cloud, how can Records Managers possibly begin to manage information for retention and disposition? How can government retain custody of public records? And, how can anyone provide access to the information when the cloud's vendor controls how long a record is kept? The presenter will give one perspective on the challenges records managers face when working in the cloud and will show how the state of Oregon is actually embracing the cloud to manage government records in a cost effective and efficient manner.
This presentation will discuss the beginnings of San José State's School of Library and Information and describe some of the challenges the pioneering program faced in the 1920s and 1930s. The talk will highlight the school's innovative and experimental programming and its long-term commitment to making professional education possible for qualified individuals regardless of their personal background or status.
This presentation will discuss the beginnings of San José State's School of Library and Information and describe some of the challenges the pioneering program faced in the 1920s and 1930s. The talk will highlight the school's innovative and experimental programming and its long-term commitment to making professional education possible for qualified individuals regardless of their personal background or status.
Many promises are often made regarding the benefits which investment in improved records management will deliver, including increases in productivity and savings in overheads and operating costs. But can we really be sure this is the case? How robust is the existing evidence base for the 'return on investment' offered by records management and what are the implications if it is not as strong as we might think?
This session will explore the above questions in the context of work conducted in the UK higher education sector using an innovative tool which enables users to accurately measure the impact of a records management-based change initiative. In addition it will consider the implications of data produced by 6 case studies using this tool for records management more generally by challenging received wisdom regarding the efficacy of various aspects of the records management toolkit and when and how they may most profitably be utilized.
Many promises are often made regarding the benefits which investment in improved records management will deliver, including increases in productivity and savings in overheads and operating costs. But can we really be sure this is the case? How robust is the existing evidence base for the 'return on investment' offered by records management and what are the implications if it is not as strong as we might think?
This session will explore the above questions in the context of work conducted in the UK higher education sector using an innovative tool which enables users to accurately measure the impact of a records management-based change initiative. In addition it will consider the implications of data produced by 6 case studies using this tool for records management more generally by challenging received wisdom regarding the efficacy of various aspects of the records management toolkit and when and how they may most profitably be utilized.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library opened in 2003 as the cornerstone of the University, the public library's downtown branch, and thus an anchor institution in San Jose. This session answers the question of how the world's largest joint university/city library remains true to their unique missions and how it addresses the challenges of diverse clientele, innovation, and budget cuts.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library opened in 2003 as the cornerstone of the University, the public library's downtown branch, and thus an anchor institution in San Jose. This session answers the question of how the world's largest joint university/city library remains true to their unique missions and how it addresses the challenges of diverse clientele, innovation, and budget cuts.
This presentation will examine the issue of alienated or disconnected teens and young adult literature, the importance of understanding the culture of adolescence and what genres and materials should be included in collections to provide resources for this growing population.
Teens today are more separated from adult society than ever. Themes in the materials designed for today's teens depict their alienation and everyday lives, spanning a wide spectrum of issues. The authors of YA literature are reaching teens through their books, and YA librarians can enhance these efforts by promoting YA materials and their authors to teens.
This presentation will examine the issue of alienated or disconnected teens and young adult literature, the importance of understanding the culture of adolescence and what genres and materials should be included in collections to provide resources for this growing population.
Teens today are more separated from adult society than ever. Themes in the materials designed for today's teens depict their alienation and everyday lives, spanning a wide spectrum of issues. The authors of YA literature are reaching teens through their books, and YA librarians can enhance these efforts by promoting YA materials and their authors to teens.
The goal of San Jose State's SLIS program is for its graduates to handle any and all functions that involve capturing, organizing and disseminating information. SLIS core competencies are both goals and guidelines for instruction and professional actualization. Two challenges are: to provide better library and information services to traditional and non-traditional clients; and to adapt to the doubling of knowledge every few months, and the rapid technological advances in software and hardware.
The goal of San Jose State's SLIS program is for its graduates to handle any and all functions that involve capturing, organizing and disseminating information. SLIS core competencies are both goals and guidelines for instruction and professional actualization. Two challenges are: to provide better library and information services to traditional and non-traditional clients; and to adapt to the doubling of knowledge every few months, and the rapid technological advances in software and hardware.
This presentation reports on an ethnographic study of digital storytelling activities in a semi-structured afterschool program. Focus is placed on the uses of digital stories, an already well-regarded form of afterschool programming, as artifacts of joint imagining. Traditionally, digital stories are developed by authors working independently yet, when produced collaboratively, digital stories allow different afterschool subgroups with diverse goals for participation to shape the trajectory of activity and imagining.
This presentation reports on an ethnographic study of digital storytelling activities in a semi-structured afterschool program. Focus is placed on the uses of digital stories, an already well-regarded form of afterschool programming, as artifacts of joint imagining. Traditionally, digital stories are developed by authors working independently yet, when produced collaboratively, digital stories allow different afterschool subgroups with diverse goals for participation to shape the trajectory of activity and imagining.
Readers' Advisory is still an essential skill for a Youth Services Librarian, even in the age of Internet tools such as Novelist, Kidsreads.com, and various websites. In this presentation, learn how to identify popular authors and series for readers age 8-12, and be able to find read-a-likes for popular tween books. This presentation will give you skills in the SLIS Core Competency of "recognize the social, cultural and economic dimensions of information use."
Readers' Advisory is still an essential skill for a Youth Services Librarian, even in the age of Internet tools such as Novelist, Kidsreads.com, and various websites. In this presentation, learn how to identify popular authors and series for readers age 8-12, and be able to find read-a-likes for popular tween books. This presentation will give you skills in the SLIS Core Competency of "recognize the social, cultural and economic dimensions of information use."
Deciding to join the field of archives and records management is a strange one, a rare career choice, but one filled with many interesting challenges and fruitful rewards. Geof Huth will discuss his own career, how he chose to enter the field, and how he took advantage of opportunities to create a rewarding career but one not at all like the one he had imagined for himself. He will discuss what newcomers to the field need to think about and be prepared to do to find their own surprising careers.
Deciding to join the field of archives and records management is a strange one, a rare career choice, but one filled with many interesting challenges and fruitful rewards. Geof Huth will discuss his own career, how he chose to enter the field, and how he took advantage of opportunities to create a rewarding career but one not at all like the one he had imagined for himself. He will discuss what newcomers to the field need to think about and be prepared to do to find their own surprising careers.
This is an important and challenging time to be a leader. Public Library leaders are expected to have great motivational and communication skills; be innovators, risk takers and strategic thinkers. At the same time they are expected to be fiscally responsible and politically savvy. Both types of professional development are extremely important for current and potential leaders. We need leaders who can understand the importance of advocacy and we need leaders who understand that what we are able to achieve depends entirely on the quality of our relationships.
This is an important and challenging time to be a leader. Public Library leaders are expected to have great motivational and communication skills; be innovators, risk takers and strategic thinkers. At the same time they are expected to be fiscally responsible and politically savvy. Both types of professional development are extremely important for current and potential leaders. We need leaders who can understand the importance of advocacy and we need leaders who understand that what we are able to achieve depends entirely on the quality of our relationships.
"Social media" is an umbrella term that encompasses a number of emerging technologies that can facilitate some type of activity between individuals and groups both inside and outside the organization. Social media tools include blogs, wikis, podcasts, social networking sites, and sites to share photos and bookmarks. Government agencies on all levels leverage social media to collaborate with co-workers and to interact with citizens, and companies use social media to inform and influence consumers. Even heavily regulated firms, like those in the financial sector, know social media can help them gain a competitive advantage.
Dr. Pat Franks will discuss the impact of social media on records management and present practical tools and strategies currently employed to control records created through or residing in social media technologies.
"Social media" is an umbrella term that encompasses a number of emerging technologies that can facilitate some type of activity between individuals and groups both inside and outside the organization. Social media tools include blogs, wikis, podcasts, social networking sites, and sites to share photos and bookmarks. Government agencies on all levels leverage social media to collaborate with co-workers and to interact with citizens, and companies use social media to inform and influence consumers. Even heavily regulated firms, like those in the financial sector, know social media can help them gain a competitive advantage.
Dr. Pat Franks will discuss the impact of social media on records management and present practical tools and strategies currently employed to control records created through or residing in social media technologies.
Merv Richter will use screen shots of the Eloquent Records™ software to show how the Web-based system integrates an organization's classification scheme and retention schedule to fully mange paper as well as electronic records. Batch operations destroy electronic and paper records, updating the metadata with the date of destruction. Records with an "archive" disposition are easily flagged for description and processing by Eloquent Archives™, a fully integrated companion product.
The presentation will cover the storage, retrieval and tracking of hard-copy records as well as the efficient filing of Email, PDFs, scanned and various other types of digital content. Mr. Richter will discuss the challenge of giving filing responsibility to the people creating the records, while retaining control in the hands of the Records Department.
Merv Richter will use screen shots of the Eloquent Records™ software to show how the Web-based system integrates an organization's classification scheme and retention schedule to fully mange paper as well as electronic records. Batch operations destroy electronic and paper records, updating the metadata with the date of destruction. Records with an "archive" disposition are easily flagged for description and processing by Eloquent Archives™, a fully integrated companion product.
The presentation will cover the storage, retrieval and tracking of hard-copy records as well as the efficient filing of Email, PDFs, scanned and various other types of digital content. Mr. Richter will discuss the challenge of giving filing responsibility to the people creating the records, while retaining control in the hands of the Records Department.
Microsoft is one of the world's largest commercial enterprises and it specializes in information. But even for such a large organization, it can be difficult to accurately find and deliver information to the public in a compelling way. By The Numbers was an enormously successful, highly visible project that reflected rapid reaction, research, understanding of information, presentation of that information and social media amplification of the information in a highly successful way. We will look at how it came about and how research and information curation played a big role in the project.
Microsoft is one of the world's largest commercial enterprises and it specializes in information. But even for such a large organization, it can be difficult to accurately find and deliver information to the public in a compelling way. By The Numbers was an enormously successful, highly visible project that reflected rapid reaction, research, understanding of information, presentation of that information and social media amplification of the information in a highly successful way. We will look at how it came about and how research and information curation played a big role in the project.
These are unprecedented times for the communities we serve, our libraries and our profession. In order to navigate with power, influence and creativity, the practice of library leadership must be active and sustained. This presentation describes how the California Library Association develops leaders, advocates for libraries and provides opportunities for SLIS student participation - as experienced by this year's CLA President - in the midst of changing and challenging times.
These are unprecedented times for the communities we serve, our libraries and our profession. In order to navigate with power, influence and creativity, the practice of library leadership must be active and sustained. This presentation describes how the California Library Association develops leaders, advocates for libraries and provides opportunities for SLIS student participation - as experienced by this year's CLA President - in the midst of changing and challenging times.
SLIS Director Sandy Hirsh's 2010 SLIS Lecture presentation, Ready to Meet the Future: Preparing Graduates for Success in a Rapidly Changing Field, was recorded at the 2010 California Library Association Conference in Sacramento, CA.
SLIS Director Sandy Hirsh's 2010 SLIS Lecture presentation, Ready to Meet the Future: Preparing Graduates for Success in a Rapidly Changing Field, was recorded at the 2010 California Library Association Conference in Sacramento, CA.
Information literacy is a term with two distinct parts, both of which hold popular and discipline-specific connotations impacting how we understand the concept. This presentation examines conceptualizations of information and literacy; both within popular understandings and within disciplines. It then further examines research through the lens of Generic, Situated, and Transformative windows focusing on youth’s information practices and literacy experiences.
Information literacy is a term with two distinct parts, both of which hold popular and discipline-specific connotations impacting how we understand the concept. This presentation examines conceptualizations of information and literacy; both within popular understandings and within disciplines. It then further examines research through the lens of Generic, Situated, and Transformative windows focusing on youth’s information practices and literacy experiences.
Public Libraries in the U.S. have successfully evolved overtime, in recent years moving from print as the dominant source of information, to electronic access and digital formats. Each of these “movements” occurred at the pace at which a library was able and willing to change. Today, public libraries are confronted with external forces such as Google, Amazon, Netflix and even publishers who are well down the road to marginalizing public libraries. Is it too late?
Public Libraries in the U.S. have successfully evolved overtime, in recent years moving from print as the dominant source of information, to electronic access and digital formats. Each of these “movements” occurred at the pace at which a library was able and willing to change. Today, public libraries are confronted with external forces such as Google, Amazon, Netflix and even publishers who are well down the road to marginalizing public libraries. Is it too late?
The library profession has mirrored the pre-occupation in the public and for-profit sectors that there is a looming leadership deficit. This presentation reviews the current state of leadership development, with a focus on the library profession, and reviews the research on best practice in leadership development that suggests what programs ought to encompass and how they should be structured and evaluated.
The library profession has mirrored the pre-occupation in the public and for-profit sectors that there is a looming leadership deficit. This presentation reviews the current state of leadership development, with a focus on the library profession, and reviews the research on best practice in leadership development that suggests what programs ought to encompass and how they should be structured and evaluated.
As the Web has matured over the past two decades, it has increasingly become embedded in the conduct of the daily activities of organizations and businesses. Once used primarily as a marketing tool, companies are increasingly using it as a means of promulgating other information, including policies and procedures, and terms and conditions of engagement, and as a means of conducting business transactions. Often overlooked is the fact that Web-based records are subject to the same legal and fiscal requirements as their more traditional counterparts, and that unlike other records, those on the web are both universally available and persistent.
This session will look at this particular aspect of web governance, considering the risks posed by web-based records and the actions needed for organizations to manage them.
As the Web has matured over the past two decades, it has increasingly become embedded in the conduct of the daily activities of organizations and businesses. Once used primarily as a marketing tool, companies are increasingly using it as a means of promulgating other information, including policies and procedures, and terms and conditions of engagement, and as a means of conducting business transactions. Often overlooked is the fact that Web-based records are subject to the same legal and fiscal requirements as their more traditional counterparts, and that unlike other records, those on the web are both universally available and persistent.
This session will look at this particular aspect of web governance, considering the risks posed by web-based records and the actions needed for organizations to manage them.
Jon Voss will discuss Civil War Data 150 ("CWD150"), a collaborative project of the Archives of Michigan, the Internet Archive, and Freebase. CWD150 seeks to link Civil War archives and data from separate state and national sources in an open community-maintained database (Freebase), and create interactive web applications to help crowdsource the data linking. The project presents research questions of particular interest to archivists regarding the use of strong identifiers and shared ontologies, as well as uses for shared metadata in the context of the Semantic Web.
Jon Voss will discuss Civil War Data 150 ("CWD150"), a collaborative project of the Archives of Michigan, the Internet Archive, and Freebase. CWD150 seeks to link Civil War archives and data from separate state and national sources in an open community-maintained database (Freebase), and create interactive web applications to help crowdsource the data linking. The project presents research questions of particular interest to archivists regarding the use of strong identifiers and shared ontologies, as well as uses for shared metadata in the context of the Semantic Web.
Curious about the grant writing process? Considering taking SLIS’s grant writing course in the future?
This interactive online panel discussion features grant writing experts Patty Wong, SLIS lecturer and County Librarian/Chief Archivist for Yolo County Library, and Lisa Valdez, SLIS Grant Coordinator.
Curious about the grant writing process? Considering taking SLIS’s grant writing course in the future?
This interactive online panel discussion features grant writing experts Patty Wong, SLIS lecturer and County Librarian/Chief Archivist for Yolo County Library, and Lisa Valdez, SLIS Grant Coordinator.
Reputational information helps decision-makers predict a company's or person's future performance based on their past behavior. Our economy is filled with systems that capture and publish reputational information; examples include credit reporting databases, eBay feedback ratings, job references and consumer product reviews. This talk will survey various reputation systems, discuss some lessons about designing and implementing them, and explore how legal regulation can help or hinder the process.
Reputational information helps decision-makers predict a company's or person's future performance based on their past behavior. Our economy is filled with systems that capture and publish reputational information; examples include credit reporting databases, eBay feedback ratings, job references and consumer product reviews. This talk will survey various reputation systems, discuss some lessons about designing and implementing them, and explore how legal regulation can help or hinder the process.
REFORMA is the National Organization to promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and Spanish-Speaking populations. This presentation reviews REFORMA's mission and history, addresses its relevance for today's information professional, and speculates on its relevance for future professionals as well. The presentation concludes with a specific profile of current goals, activities, membership, and future plans of one of REFORMA's more active chapters, Bibliotecas para la Gente, located in Northern California.
REFORMA is the National Organization to promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and Spanish-Speaking populations. This presentation reviews REFORMA's mission and history, addresses its relevance for today's information professional, and speculates on its relevance for future professionals as well. The presentation concludes with a specific profile of current goals, activities, membership, and future plans of one of REFORMA's more active chapters, Bibliotecas para la Gente, located in Northern California.
Contributing to professional journals won't make you rich, but it will provide solid material for your resumé and will help you demonstrate your commitment to the profession when you apply for a job or promotion. Learn how an ALA journal is put together and how you can contribute for fun and professional development.
Contributing to professional journals won't make you rich, but it will provide solid material for your resumé and will help you demonstrate your commitment to the profession when you apply for a job or promotion. Learn how an ALA journal is put together and how you can contribute for fun and professional development.
Salinas has a unique place in the annals of recent library history. Financial challenges in 2004-2005 brought the city to the brink of closing its libraries. Because Salinas is known as the home of Nobel laureate John Steinbeck, the threatened closure of the city's libraries held significance extending well beyond city limits, and the struggle to save them gained international attention. Libraries are often the most affected departments in an era of municipal scarcity. Despite the earlier success to save Salinas's libraries, they are once again in the "crosshairs" as the City faces significant financial challenges. This presentation will make the case that a vibrant library system is at the heart of the revitalization of Salinas for the 21st century.
Salinas has a unique place in the annals of recent library history. Financial challenges in 2004-2005 brought the city to the brink of closing its libraries. Because Salinas is known as the home of Nobel laureate John Steinbeck, the threatened closure of the city's libraries held significance extending well beyond city limits, and the struggle to save them gained international attention. Libraries are often the most affected departments in an era of municipal scarcity. Despite the earlier success to save Salinas's libraries, they are once again in the "crosshairs" as the City faces significant financial challenges. This presentation will make the case that a vibrant library system is at the heart of the revitalization of Salinas for the 21st century.
The faculty advisor to LISSTEN, Dr. Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, will discuss the development of a distributed group devoted to research and writing that is meeting via Elluminate. She will provide background to the LISSTEN-sponsored Research and Writing group and discuss its recent activities and goals for the future.
The faculty advisor to LISSTEN, Dr. Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, will discuss the development of a distributed group devoted to research and writing that is meeting via Elluminate. She will provide background to the LISSTEN-sponsored Research and Writing group and discuss its recent activities and goals for the future.
LIS classes on tweens/teens needs to include information on adolescent development and adolescent culture to help librarians understand the age group with whom they will be working. LIS programs that include information about stages of adolescent development as well as instruction about materials for tweens and teens create effective teen librarians.
Librarians who understand the psychological development of adolescents understand the value of providing materials that help overcome the challenges tweens/teens face in today's world.
LIS classes on tweens/teens needs to include information on adolescent development and adolescent culture to help librarians understand the age group with whom they will be working. LIS programs that include information about stages of adolescent development as well as instruction about materials for tweens and teens create effective teen librarians.
Librarians who understand the psychological development of adolescents understand the value of providing materials that help overcome the challenges tweens/teens face in today's world.
This session provides an overview of the Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles℠ (GARP℠), and explores practical implications for an organization's information management program. It is only through the information an organization records that it can know what it has done and effectively plan what it will do in the future. In the world of business today, it is critical for businesses to achieve this level of transparency and accountability through compliant recordkeeping. Understand the value of using Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles℠ to measure your organization's progress toward a compliant enterprise-wide program.
This session provides an overview of the Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles℠ (GARP℠), and explores practical implications for an organization's information management program. It is only through the information an organization records that it can know what it has done and effectively plan what it will do in the future. In the world of business today, it is critical for businesses to achieve this level of transparency and accountability through compliant recordkeeping. Understand the value of using Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles℠ to measure your organization's progress toward a compliant enterprise-wide program.
Information Management is a set of professional concepts and practices that enable organizations to capture, retain, protect, preserve, and deliver information. Such information could be in the form of active computer system data, documents used for reference purposes, or official records that serve as evidence of actions and activities. With today's technology driven workplaces, individuals manage information as electronic mail messages, personal computer files, Internet web pages, or as data in software applications. However, while the format of the information and the system in which it resides may vary, common information principles and practices are used by Archivists, Librarians, and Records Managers to deliver professional information management services. This presentation will discuss the activities of these professionals, how they are similar/dissimilar, and some workplace issues that can be expected when their respective skills and education must be directed toward solving organizational information management challenges.
Information Management is a set of professional concepts and practices that enable organizations to capture, retain, protect, preserve, and deliver information. Such information could be in the form of active computer system data, documents used for reference purposes, or official records that serve as evidence of actions and activities. With today's technology driven workplaces, individuals manage information as electronic mail messages, personal computer files, Internet web pages, or as data in software applications. However, while the format of the information and the system in which it resides may vary, common information principles and practices are used by Archivists, Librarians, and Records Managers to deliver professional information management services. This presentation will discuss the activities of these professionals, how they are similar/dissimilar, and some workplace issues that can be expected when their respective skills and education must be directed toward solving organizational information management challenges.
You've only just begun your career - what do you mean "plan for retirement?" A library career is a lifetime; 30 years give or take a few years. Many librarians dream about the trip they will take, the books they will read/write, the big projects they will embark upon when they retire. But retirement planning begins the day you complete your library studies. Do you have a plan? Do you have a "bucket list" of professional achievements? Will you be ready to leave librarianship behind?
You've only just begun your career - what do you mean "plan for retirement?" A library career is a lifetime; 30 years give or take a few years. Many librarians dream about the trip they will take, the books they will read/write, the big projects they will embark upon when they retire. But retirement planning begins the day you complete your library studies. Do you have a plan? Do you have a "bucket list" of professional achievements? Will you be ready to leave librarianship behind?
New technologies and data modeling methods are providing exciting new means for managing data in our organizations. Companies large and small, arts and cultural heritage organizations, academic institutions and governments are all embarking on projects to improve the transmission, clarity and often transparency of the data they curate. What are these technologies? Where can these methods be learned? What new career opportunities are there for info pros? Join us as we explore the possibilities.
The co-author of the DoD 5015.2 Records Management Specification will give us a view into upcoming changes in technology, standards, and best practices that will impact your records and information management programs.
The following topics will be addressed:
-NARA’s big-bucket vs. little buckets directive
-Records Management Services standards development
-Records Management Maturity Model development
-E-Discovery requirement
-RMA interoperability requirements
The discussion will conceptualize how changes in technology, practices, and standards can be used to streamline and improve your records management program.
Preserving electronic records is always a difficult proposition. Hardware, software programs and formats are constantly in flux. So what do you do to allow you to hit this moving target? There are some basic guiding principles and actions that you can follow that help maintain and preserve electronic records. By discussing what to do to with specific file formats: including still-images, video and audio files, text documents, relational databases, spreadsheets, websites and email, maintaining electronic records for future researchers, archivists and scholars can be possible.
Beth Gallaway, chair of the YALSA Advocacy Task Force, discusses how young adult librarians can work for change within their systems, evaluates professional resources and support networks in place to ensure success, and dishes about her own experiences and lessons learned in working with a variety of organizations and associations.
Phoenix Revisited: Musing from a News Librarian
Richard Geiger, retired Library and Research Director at The San Francisco Chronicle, SLA Fellow, and winner of the SLA John Cotton Dana Award, will regale you with tales of his three decades as a newspaper librarian at The San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury–News. And yes, many of the old–time journalists did keep a fifth of booze in their bottom drawer.
Geiger has seen newsroom technology move from typewriters and Linotype machines to personal computers, websites, blogs, databases and video. He supervised the transition of newspaper libraries from clipping files, print photographs and negatives to online text and digital image archives. Geiger will discuss the current state of the news media and its impact on news libraries.
Computer games, simulations and virtual worlds are making increasing inroads into academic education and corporate training. This is often fuelled by a desire to improve engagement, or to immerse learning in realistic simulated settings, but often limited by economics and resources. Open Education initiatives hint at solutions, but there are some particular challenges in opening access to virtual world, game and simulation educational resources, and in integrating learning and assessment from these into existing systems and practices.
Advocacy is not public relations. It is not “getting the message out”. It is not “leg days”. According to Ken Haycock, advocacy is a planned, deliberate, sustained effort to develop understanding and support incrementally over time. Learn from the research on influence and dozens of interviews with politicians, aides and effective library advocates.
This wide-ranging interview with one of the nation’s top youth studies scholars includes a review of Dr. Males’ large body of research, his views on youth, culture and public policy, as well as implications for our own library institutions.
Joe Matthews will discuss the origin and evolution of the "Balanced Scorecard," how the Library Balanced Scorecard can be useful in communicating the value of the library to various stakeholders, and assist the library in identifying and tracking performance measures to help lead managers and staff in achieving library goals.
The Library of Congress has archived Web content for the last five elections and has a significant body of work comprising more than 30 Terabytes of election content. Although tools and processes have improved significantly since the efforts to capture Election 2000 Web materials, the challenges of Web 2.0 and the ever evolving nature of the Web presents new challenges every election. Ms. Jones provide an historical overview of the elections collections from selection to cataloging and Web archiving challenges in creating quality Web archives.
Dr. Joni Bodart interviews Amy Cheney about her award winning Alameda County Juvenile Detention Center program and its "culture of reading." The interview will also include history of the program, what Cheney is doing currently, and what she would like to see in the future. The Write to Read program brings in authors who speak to the residents about their own lives and how reading and writing has influenced them and changed their lives.
Institutions and job seekers in California have mutual concerns about the market for jobs in the state. Further they want to know what the impact of the economic recession has had on the jobs market. Based on a two year study of job postings from California and surrounding states, the preliminary data indicates the current market is trending down in the recession after two stable years. The data offers insight into the current state of the jobs market and what job seekers are facing in the immediate future.
[MARA Guest Lecture]
Establishing an effective new records program or overhauling an existing one so that the resulting program is truly effective requires a clear vision, careful planning, and judicious consideration of numerous choices. Some components of a records management program are essential while others are elective, but even the key components require decisions regarding methods and philosophy. Those decisions should be based upon the organizational environment and reflect a results oriented approach.
This presentation will describe the proposal from a City Council Member to filter library Internet access and the response of the Library. Topics will include the Library’s testing of filters and other research, the community outreach process, and how the issue has evolved over an eighteen month period.
Recruiting and retaining library school students from underrepresented groups has been a challenge for the profession for decades. ALA's Spectrum Scholar Program, the Knowledge River Program and recent initiatives sponsored by the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program have successfully brought new students from underrepresented groups to enhance the depth, breadth and diversity of librarianship in response to changing demographics.
This program highlights recent diversity and professional recruitment studies with an overview of SJSU's Librarians for Tomorrow Program. Students in the Librarians for Tomorrow program will be present to share their experiences at SJSU.
Children's lives have changed dramatically; have library services changed enough to keep up with them? In an age of smart phones and social networking, where do library services fit into children's lives? This talk looks as the library as a part of an information network linked to resources in the community and to the larger world. What practices do we give up and what do we keep in this new environment?
Think of the challenges: the Detroit automakers, healthcare, the energy crisis, and the economy just to name a few. Evolve or reinvent? Think of the Google Generation and libraries. Do we evolve or reinvent ourselves? In this presentation, a foundation of research is used to develop a new theory of school libraries as an example of what a reinvention might look like. However, can a field actually reinvent itself?
[MARA Guest Lecture]
The purpose of a Records Information Management Plan is to provide a strategic focus for the direction and development of records management for the organization. Join us to learn more about strategic planning for records management from Nancy M. Kunde, Records Officer for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives. Ms. Kunde, who is both a certified archivist and a certified records manager, will address the convergence of skills necessary to manage records. She will also discuss the need to integrate records management into the IT infrastructure of organizations.
Combined libraries have been studied extensively for more than 30 years. Common advantages and disadvantages have been identified, together with typical problems. From the work of researchers in three countries, predictors of success have been identified for joint-use ventures.
[MARA Guest Lecture]
Records managers are constantly faced with the challenge to perform in environments where their profession and responsibilities are not understood and often not appreciated. The keys to success include three vital factors: leadership, motivation, and career planning. Records managers must first lead and motivate their personnel to perform daily records management tasks with high quality. Leadership and motivation does not stop there, however, but extends also to gaining the commitment and participation of top management and other staff to the records management program. Success does not happen naturally. The successful records manager exercises leadership and motivation within a careful career plan. This presentation will examine key elements of leadership, motivation, and career planning designed to strengthen records managers in their daily efforts.
[MARA Guest Lecture]
The records continuum theory and its more familiar representation in model form, is offered as an alternative to the linear representation of recordkeeping in the lifecycle model. Many find its expression dense and unapproachable, but it represents a holistic approach to recordkeeping independent of era, format and age of records. It encompasses both records management and archival practice thus providing a means of unifying the field of recordkeeping. This presentation uses approachable case study based examples to orient participants to the records continuum illustrating its utility as a thinking tool and a conceptual basis for approaching recordkeeping in the twenty-first century.
There are 73,000 philanthropic foundations. How do you find intervention points with these folks? What makes your project fundable? What are some relevant areas of interest that foundations have? Libraries have a challenge in their hands in reaching out to young people, low-income and minority youth. Libraries have wonderful assets in their facilities, their imaginative programs, and their commitment to the community. We will explore all of this.
In evaluating and analyzing the role of libraries in American society, too much emphasis has been placed on how technology has developed and not enough attention has been devoted to how people have evolved. The mistake that many observers make today is seeing people as an extension of technology (which is understandable given the number of people with blue teeth sticking out of their ears) and not as human beings.
After 15 years as a reference librarian in both public and academic libraries, Bryan made a transition to the information technology group at the Stanford Business School, where he’s been happily ensconced for the last 8 years. Our interview will explore the career choices and opportunities that led him to this point, the challenges of managing in a large academic organization, and what library school lessons are still relevant in the life of a "non-practicing" librarian.
The merger of a private historical society with the Oakland public library in 1994 brought together two very similar, but fundamentally different, professional cultures. The administrative challenge has been to convince staff, using examples of best practice from both disciplines, that these two cultures can reach common ground and create a new paradigm for the seamless delivery of service to the public.
Roberta Shaffer discusses career opportunities with the federal government.
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Imagine a library that changed people's lives, not just through their access to information, but through their view of our place on this planet. Libraries, in their passion and precision for sharing information and for their place as the "heart" of our communities can also champion the role of sustainable living. Living sustainably requires a sea change, and libraries, new and old, can play a role in the adoption of that change. Through policy, practice and action libraries can be the of sustainability.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Imagine a library that changed people's lives, not just through their access to information, but through their view of our place on this planet. Libraries, in their passion and precision for sharing information and for their place as the "heart" of our communities can also champion the role of sustainable living. Living sustainably requires a sea change, and libraries, new and old, can play a role in the adoption of that change. Through policy, practice and action libraries can be the of sustainability.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
The Internet and the advent of born-digital items have had a significant influence on archives and special collections repositories in important and fundamental ways. The acquisition and preservation of artifacts and paper-based documents are no longer the sole raison d'etre. Traditional genre, such as posters, maps, correspondence, diaries, newspapers, photographs, etc. are now created and made available in electronic form only. This talk will focus on the effect such changes have had and what the future will bring to special collections in the areas of cataloging, access services, preservation, physical plant, staffing, and fund-raising.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
The Internet and the advent of born-digital items have had a significant influence on archives and special collections repositories in important and fundamental ways. The acquisition and preservation of artifacts and paper-based documents are no longer the sole raison d'etre. Traditional genre, such as posters, maps, correspondence, diaries, newspapers, photographs, etc. are now created and made available in electronic form only. This talk will focus on the effect such changes have had and what the future will bring to special collections in the areas of cataloging, access services, preservation, physical plant, staffing, and fund-raising.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
SLIS student Amy Sonnie discusses publishing a banned book as part of Banned Books Week.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
SLIS student Amy Sonnie discusses publishing a banned book as part of Banned Books Week.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
SLIS faculty member C. James Schmidt gives and overview of the history of censorship as part of Banned Books Week.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
SLIS faculty member C. James Schmidt gives and overview of the history of censorship as part of Banned Books Week.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Today's libraries are facing a wide range of pressures: from reductions in finances; to competition from bookstores, publishers, and the media; to the misconception that "everything’s on the Internet". This presentation offer a treatment of the history of the library and its role(s) in society, the functions that the library performs today, and projects the evolution of those functions into the future. Short answer — yes, the library will survive and thrive.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
SLIS instructor Dr. Patricia Franks interviews the first cohort of the SLIS Master of Archives and Records Administration
The SLIS Director's Forum is biannual event in which Ken Haycock, the School's Director, gives a summary about the current state of the SLIS Program.
The SLIS Director's Forum is biannual event in which Ken Haycock, the School's Director, gives a summary about the current state of the SLIS Program.
No time to read the latest books on leadership? Curious about what the research is saying this year about effective practices? Trying to separate the nutritious from the flavor of the month?
Join Dr. Haycock in an overview of the latest works in management and leadership and their implications for leading yourself and your library. Find out what you can do to develop yourself and develop your organization.
Designed for neophytes and veterans at all levels of the organization, both inside and out.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
No time to read the latest books on leadership? Curious about what the research is saying this year about effective practices? Trying to separate the nutritious from the flavor of the month?
Join Dr. Haycock in an overview of the latest works in management and leadership and their implications for leading yourself and your library. Find out what you can do to develop yourself and develop your organization.
Designed for neophytes and veterans at all levels of the organization, both inside and out.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
Ever wondered about working in a law library? Sara F. Dudley, law librarian, discussed careers in law librarianship on Monday, June 16th, 2008.
Patrick Moloney, Senior Librarian at the California Men’s Colony in SanLuis Obispo and an SJSU SLIS alumnus, came to SLIS on Wednesday May 28th to deliver a short presentation on what it's like to work as alibrarian in the California correctional system.
California Library Association (CLA) presentation in Second Life
Williams and Loertscher will explore ideas of turning the teaching of information literacy from a Microsoft model of doing business into a more Google-like approach where the idea is not: if we build it they will come; to: If they build it, they will use it. It requires all of us to consider carefully the mirror image of our traditional approaches; a shift in thinking; but, one that is central to the role of what an information professional is in an information-rich and technology-rich world.
This program was developed by the CLA Mentoring Committee in collaboration with the "CLA Special Project Using Second Life".
Moving from middle management to administration can be scary and challenging. The skill sets are vastly different and the view from the top can give even the seasoned branch manager a bit of vertigo. What you need for success is a plan, a mentor, and a bottle of aspirin. Learn how one Assistant Director is preparing to become a Director, one step at a time.
A captioned version of the presentation is available on the SLIS Web site.
Janelle Weaver is an Associate Editor for PLoS Biology, a peer-reviewed open-access journal featuring research articles of exceptional significance in all areas of biological science, from molecules to ecosystems. She describes the role of PLoS (Public Library of Science) in changing the landscape of publishing and provide an update on PLoS journals. Janelle will also address the PLoS peer review process and the advantages for faculty to publish in PLoS journals.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
At last year's national meeting of the Special Libraries Association, 15 of the world's leading science and technology societies announced the release of scitopia.org, a free web-based federated discovery tool that allows one-stop searching of their collected archives. The stated goal of the 15 societies, "increasing the efficiency and richness of science and technology research," will be discussed. This presentation will also include the development, content, technology and future plans of scitopia.org as well as its reception by the library community.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
In 2007, Mengxiong Liu received the Fulbright Senior Specialist Program award and completed her Fulbright trip to Montevideo, Uruguay in November, where she evaluated the library systems and information literacy programs at the British Schools.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
In 2007, Mengxiong Liu received the Fulbright Senior Specialist Program award and completed her Fulbright trip to Montevideo, Uruguay in November, where she evaluated the library systems and information literacy programs at the British Schools.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Heather Jospeh, Executive Director of the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), discusses the current state and potential advances in open access.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
The learning commons has been defined as a learning laboratory where books don't get in the way. In the face of digitalization and the dominance of Google, the question is, "How can librarians get back in the information game?" The idea of a learning commons is now being tried in a number of academic libraries and the idea is being discussed for school libraries. This lecture will go on the offensive to push the library into the center of teaching and learning K-20 in the areas of competing directly with Google, collaboratively building high-level learning experiences with faculty, making the learning commons a one-stop place for expert assistance, developing a 24/7/365 presence, and experimenting to build in the library models of the very best teaching and learning. We will join Andrew Keen in his book The Cult of the Amateur in examining the role of expertise in information but with the realization that we must aggressively push in different ways if we are going to keep this profession relevant.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
The learning commons has been defined as a learning laboratory where books don't get in the way. In the face of digitalization and the dominance of Google, the question is, "How can librarians get back in the information game?" The idea of a learning commons is now being tried in a number of academic libraries and the idea is being discussed for school libraries. This lecture will go on the offensive to push the library into the center of teaching and learning K-20 in the areas of competing directly with Google, collaboratively building high-level learning experiences with faculty, making the learning commons a one-stop place for expert assistance, developing a 24/7/365 presence, and experimenting to build in the library models of the very best teaching and learning. We will join Andrew Keen in his book The Cult of the Amateur in examining the role of expertise in information but with the realization that we must aggressively push in different ways if we are going to keep this profession relevant.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Charles Harmon, Vice-President at Neal-Schuman, gives several tips for improving writing in book proposal and article abstracts will be offered.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Charles Harmon, Vice-President at Neal-Schuman, looks at the two major print arenas for publication in the LIS field: scholarly and professional books and journals. The difference between "scholarly" and "professional" media is described, and the various approaches to both venues are discussed. Guidance is given for contacting editors prior to submission and preparing initial e-mails and query letters for optimum response. Both financial consideration (fees for articles and royalties for books) and intellectual property consideration (copyright ownership, right of first publication, etc.) are described.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Query specifications by typical users are notoriously imprecise. And for many searches it is impossible to expect the user to fully and accurately specify what they are interested in. Because they do not know what is available for the asking, users cannot be expected to specify exactly what they want. Reference librarians have been developing a craft that, among other things, deals with this incomplete specification of desired results. What can search engine designers learn from prior art to improve query results? John Dove, CEO of Credo Reference, will contrast Google's vision of the future with one where reference librarians may be called upon to expertly modify online query systems in order to significantly improve query results for their users.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
Query specifications by typical users are notoriously imprecise. And for many searches it is impossible to expect the user to fully and accurately specify what they are interested in. Because they do not know what is available for the asking, users cannot be expected to specify exactly what they want. Reference librarians have been developing a craft that, among other things, deals with this incomplete specification of desired results. What can search engine designers learn from prior art to improve query results? John Dove, CEO of Credo Reference, will contrast Google's vision of the future with one where reference librarians may be called upon to expertly modify online query systems in order to significantly improve query results for their users.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
Is there such a thing? Are there habits of mind uniquely applied by professional librarians? Are these intuitive or taught? How do they make a difference to the decisions we make, the actions we take, and the organizations we represent? Dr. Ken Haycock and Dr. Brooke Sheldon have just completed a book on the foundations of library and information science, beginning with "how to think like a librarian". Based on our research we perhaps need to add that this is not a humorous after dinner speech, or a defense of the "bunheads" but rather a clear explication of the basic principles of thinking like a professional librarian.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
Is there such a thing? Are there habits of mind uniquely applied by professional librarians? Are these intuitive or taught? How do they make a difference to the decisions we make, the actions we take, and the organizations we represent? Dr. Ken Haycock and Dr. Brooke Sheldon have just completed a book on the foundations of library and information science, beginning with "how to think like a librarian". Based on our research we perhaps need to add that this is not a humorous after dinner speech, or a defense of the "bunheads" but rather a clear explication of the basic principles of thinking like a professional librarian.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
Dr. Anthony Bernier and SLIS student Paige Fujisue interviewed new students at the Spring 2008 Orientations in San José and Fullerton.
Doug McDavid is the Executive Consultant with IBM’s Global Business Services and Almaden Research Lab. This presentation describes the business and learning to be done in virtual worlds, based on McDavid’s compelling interpersonal interactions including a serious approach to Second Life and its applications for global working collaborations. The presentation includes concepts such as the "presentation of self in everyday life," the surprising degree of the social nature of the experience with colleagues and peers, as well as meeting people outside the IBM community such as in the library, education and arts communities.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
Doug McDavid is the Executive Consultant with IBM’s Global Business Services and Almaden Research Lab. This presentation describes the business and learning to be done in virtual worlds, based on McDavid’s compelling interpersonal interactions including a serious approach to Second Life and its applications for global working collaborations. The presentation includes concepts such as the "presentation of self in everyday life," the surprising degree of the social nature of the experience with colleagues and peers, as well as meeting people outside the IBM community such as in the library, education and arts communities.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
To conclude the SJSU Career Center Job Search Blast Off, Laurie Morgan, SJSU Career Center Consultant, presented a live webcast for SLIS students and alumni.
To conclude the SJSU Career Center Job Search Blast Off, Laurie Morgan, SJSU Career Center Consultant, presented a live webcast for SLIS students and alumni.
Susan Hanks, SJSU SLIS graduate and President-Elect of the American Indian Library Association, discusses services for California's tribal libraries and communities.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Susan Hanks, SJSU SLIS graduate and President-Elect of the American Indian Library Association, discusses services for California's tribal libraries and communities.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
SLIS celebrates its fortieth accreditation anniversary in 2008. During the past forty years, SLIS alumni have applied the knowledge, values, and skills they learned while in graduate school to make significant contributions in a wide range of library and information settings. The "Forty for Forty" celebration will honor the profound impact that SLIS alumni have had in both the public and private sectors.
The SLIS Director's Forum is biannual event in which Ken Haycock, the School's Director, gives a summary about the current state of the SLIS Program.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
The SLIS Director's Forum is biannual event in which Ken Haycock, the School's Director, gives a summary about the current state of the SLIS Program.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Internet Librarians: Trends & Forward Focus
Jane Dysart monitors trends across North America from her office in Toronto. She plans the annual Internet Librarian, Computers in Libraries and KMWorld conferences on both coasts, staying just ahead of the curve with the help of numerous mentors and colleagues. Ms. Dysart was manager of Information Resources for the Royal Bank before forming Dysart and Jones, a consulting firm focusing on strategic planning, knowledge management and service design. She is a former president of SLA, recipient of the John Cotton Dana Award, instructor at the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto and a member of the SLIS International Advisory Council.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS website.
Internet Librarians: Trends & Forward Focus
Jane Dysart monitors trends across North America from her office in Toronto. She plans the annual Internet Librarian, Computers in Libraries and KMWorld conferences on both coasts, staying just ahead of the curve with the help of numerous mentors and colleagues. Ms. Dysart was manager of Information Resources for the Royal Bank before forming Dysart and Jones, a consulting firm focusing on strategic planning, knowledge management and service design. She is a former president of SLA, recipient of the John Cotton Dana Award, instructor at the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto and a member of the SLIS International Advisory Council.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS website.
Question and Answer format with Stacey Aldrich and SLIS Director, Dr. Ken Haycock. This presentation was recorded on Wednesday, 28 November, 2007 on the San José State University Campus.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Question and Answer format with Stacey Aldrich and SLIS Director, Dr. Ken Haycock. This presentation was recorded on Wednesday, 28 November, 2007 on the San José State University Campus.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Libraries in the new network environmentLorcan Dempsey is OCLC's Vice President for Research and Chief Strategist. He will give a thought-provoking presentation on the rapidly changing Web 2.0 environment and how libraries might dramatically shift their organizational and digital services models to align with these changes.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Can Statewide Digital Libraries be Sustainable in K–12 Environments?This presentation will review the results of the fifth annual K-12 Statewide Digital libraries survey. This has been an ongoing measurement of the offerings and changes since 2002. Specifically, Dr. Fuller will examine and discuss the sustainability of these statewide digital libraries and will assess their move from projects to accepted programs.
A captioned version is available from the SLIS website.
Can Statewide Digital Libraries be Sustainable in K–12 Environments?This presentation will review the results of the fifth annual K-12 Statewide Digital libraries survey. This has been an ongoing measurement of the offerings and changes since 2002. Specifically, Dr. Fuller will examine and discuss the sustainability of these statewide digital libraries and will assess their move from projects to accepted programs.
A captioned version is available from the SLIS website.
Cathi Dunn MacRae: An Interview hosted by Dr. Anthony BernierIn her first public appearance since leaving the journal after serving ten years as Editor–in–Chief of VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates), the only independent professional journal for Young Adult Specialist librarians, Cathi Dunn MacRae is interviewed by SLIS faculty Dr. Anthony Bernier. MacRae comments on the state of YA Librarianship, her own career, and much more.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Cathi Dunn MacRae: An Interview hosted by Dr. Anthony BernierIn her first public appearance since leaving the journal after serving ten years as Editor–in–Chief of VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates), the only independent professional journal for Young Adult Specialist librarians, Cathi Dunn MacRae is interviewed by SLIS faculty Dr. Anthony Bernier. MacRae comments on the state of YA Librarianship, her own career, and much more.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) has recently emerged as a topic of discussion amongst professionals within the library and information industry. Simply stated, EBP is the process of using formal research skills and methods to assist in decision making and establishing best practice. Are library and information professionals ready for EBP? This presentation will consider the role of EBP in the library profession including the barriers that exist in engaging in EBP within professional practice. The presentation will provide the opportunity to discuss the challenge of fostering a culture of evidence based library and information practice.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) has recently emerged as a topic of discussion amongst professionals within the library and information industry. Simply stated, EBP is the process of using formal research skills and methods to assist in decision making and establishing best practice. Are library and information professionals ready for EBP? This presentation will consider the role of EBP in the library profession including the barriers that exist in engaging in EBP within professional practice. The presentation will provide the opportunity to discuss the challenge of fostering a culture of evidence based library and information practice.
A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.
Second Life: 20 Lessons
Jeremy Kemp, SLIS Assistant Director for Second Life Campus, talks about Second Life and how it applies to library students, as well as how it can be used for outreach to Library communities.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Second Life: 20 Lessons
Jeremy Kemp, SLIS Assistant Director for Second Life Campus, talks about Second Life and how it applies to library students, as well as how it can be used for outreach to Library communities.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Libraries face competitive pressures not primarily from other libraries but from online information resources, bookstores, and myriad other opportunities and demands for how people choose to spend their disposable time. Library customers have changing expectations about library service. Role of the public librarian is changing as the number of reference questions marked decreases. Although the mission of a public library is still valid, the service delivery methods and systems need to be improved and to be continuously responsive to changes in society in the communities we serve, and in the needs and expectations of our customers.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Libraries face competitive pressures not primarily from other libraries but from online information resources, bookstores, and myriad other opportunities and demands for how people choose to spend their disposable time. Library customers have changing expectations about library service. Role of the public librarian is changing as the number of reference questions marked decreases. Although the mission of a public library is still valid, the service delivery methods and systems need to be improved and to be continuously responsive to changes in society in the communities we serve, and in the needs and expectations of our customers.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Determining and Communicating the Value of Your LibraryThis presentation will identify ways in which libraries can determine the value of the services that they provide and then communicate their value to the important stakeholders. Techniques that have been used by public, academic, school and special libraries will be reviewed and discussed.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Determining and Communicating the Value of Your LibraryThis presentation will identify ways in which libraries can determine the value of the services that they provide and then communicate their value to the important stakeholders. Techniques that have been used by public, academic, school and special libraries will be reviewed and discussed.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Gaming by the NumbersWhat is the average age of the gamer? How much money did the video game industry rake in during 2005? What percent of the population is playing games? How many libraries consider themselves to be supporters of video gamers? Why should librarians pay attention to video games, anyway? The numbers — and answers — may surprise you! Discover why video games matter to your library in terms of entertainment, culture, learning, literacy, and child/adolescent development in this overview of gamer statistics.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Gaming by the NumbersWhat is the average age of the gamer? How much money did the video game industry rake in during 2005? What percent of the population is playing games? How many libraries consider themselves to be supporters of video gamers? Why should librarians pay attention to video games, anyway? The numbers — and answers — may surprise you! Discover why video games matter to your library in terms of entertainment, culture, learning, literacy, and child/adolescent development in this overview of gamer statistics.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Free Your Mind and Your 299 Will Follow: Demystifying the Thesis OptionYou've made good progress at SLIS—that is, until you realize that you are heading toward the inevitable fork in the road: the e-portfolio or the thesis. As you approach the fork, a bespectacled person wearing tweeds cautions "WRONG WAY! TURN BACK!" and waves you toward the e-portfolio. What should you do? Take the e-portfolio path of least resistance? Or ignore the danger signs, thumb your nose at the tweed-clad nabob of negativity, and take the road less traveled? This presentation demystifies the thesis option. It will examine some of the real and perceived obstacles to pursuing a thesis, outline the process, recommend strategies for plotting a successful trajectory, and suggest how you might use your thesis to boost your career.
A Captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Free Your Mind and Your 299 Will Follow: Demystifying the Thesis OptionYou've made good progress at SLIS—that is, until you realize that you are heading toward the inevitable fork in the road: the e-portfolio or the thesis. As you approach the fork, a bespectacled person wearing tweeds cautions "WRONG WAY! TURN BACK!" and waves you toward the e-portfolio. What should you do? Take the e-portfolio path of least resistance? Or ignore the danger signs, thumb your nose at the tweed-clad nabob of negativity, and take the road less traveled? This presentation demystifies the thesis option. It will examine some of the real and perceived obstacles to pursuing a thesis, outline the process, recommend strategies for plotting a successful trajectory, and suggest how you might use your thesis to boost your career.
A Captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Toward Sustaining Professional Development: Identification of Essential Chat Reference Competencies and Effective Training TechniquesChat reference is a reference conduit completely based on real-time electronic interaction. The fundamental principle stays the same across all reference services – assisting users in fulfilling their information needs. But when it comes to the process of how reference services are conducted, chat reference has set itself apart from email-based or face-to-face reference. The difference exists in so many aspects that general reference competencies need to be reexamined to ensure quality performance in chat reference services. A two-stage study was conducted to determine essential chat reference competencies and effective training techniques to deliver them. Findings from this study and how they could benefit the professional preparation for chat reference librarians will be discussed in the presentation.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Toward Sustaining Professional Development: Identification of Essential Chat Reference Competencies and Effective Training TechniquesChat reference is a reference conduit completely based on real-time electronic interaction. The fundamental principle stays the same across all reference services – assisting users in fulfilling their information needs. But when it comes to the process of how reference services are conducted, chat reference has set itself apart from email-based or face-to-face reference. The difference exists in so many aspects that general reference competencies need to be reexamined to ensure quality performance in chat reference services. A two-stage study was conducted to determine essential chat reference competencies and effective training techniques to deliver them. Findings from this study and how they could benefit the professional preparation for chat reference librarians will be discussed in the presentation.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
It All Begins with Good Will and Respect: Community Outreach as a Key Ingredient to a Library's SuccessCommunity Outreach can and should be as natural to libraries as collections or staff or programs and services. Creating collaborations with community leaders and agencies is an incredibly powerful way to develop one's community, extend and enhance the Library's work, build employee capacity and leadership, and generate advocacy. Together we'll explore the ideas of building community coalitions, searching for appropriate Library partners, creating opportunities, and learning what works, what doesn't and when it's time to look in another direction.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
It All Begins with Good Will and Respect: Community Outreach as a Key Ingredient to a Library's SuccessCommunity Outreach can and should be as natural to libraries as collections or staff or programs and services. Creating collaborations with community leaders and agencies is an incredibly powerful way to develop one's community, extend and enhance the Library's work, build employee capacity and leadership, and generate advocacy. Together we'll explore the ideas of building community coalitions, searching for appropriate Library partners, creating opportunities, and learning what works, what doesn't and when it's time to look in another direction.
A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.
Students Anne Lee, Gilbert Lopez, Donna Izzo, Fen Liu, Johnny Marples and Tawnie Wilson were interviewed at the San José New Student Orientation.
Students Cheryl Gibbs, Antonio Gonzalez, and Grace Viola were interviewed at the Fullerton New Student Orientation.