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The Imposter Among Us: How Imposter Syndrome Is Fueled By Diversity Discourses, Tina Liu
The Imposter Among Us: How Imposter Syndrome Is Fueled By Diversity Discourses, Tina Liu
Urban Library Journal
In this paper, first presented at the 2023 LACUNY Institute, the author discusses definitions of imposter syndrome and how imposter syndrome fits within the diversity model. The diversity model, as used in this paper, emerges from an oversimplified framing of racial inequity as a problem that is solved by simply hiring diverse bodies to appear inclusive. In conjunction with the proliferation of imposter syndrome in post-secondary institutions, the ongoing phenomenon of imposter syndrome among librarians and academics reveals an underlying systemic problem rather than individual shortcomings. Workplace discomfort in post-secondary institutions is too easily brushed off as imposter syndrome, without …
Librarian Residency Programs: A Vital Solution For Increasing Representation In Academic Libraries, Aisha Johnson Phd, Alexandra Brinson, Kayleah Brown, Karen Manning, Estella Richardson
Librarian Residency Programs: A Vital Solution For Increasing Representation In Academic Libraries, Aisha Johnson Phd, Alexandra Brinson, Kayleah Brown, Karen Manning, Estella Richardson
Georgia Library Quarterly
According to ALA’s 2017 demographic study, the profession is nearly completely White while society consists of a variety of cultures and communities. The lack of representation is a matter of exposure, strategic and diverse recruitment, and retention of professionals of color as well as those belonging to marginalized communities. Recruitment and retention are key, but we must recognize that retention is successful when focused on a person's development through mentoring, coaching, and other targeted measures like residency programs. This paper discusses the benefits of residency and fellowship programs as a retention tool when implemented with intention and authenticity.
Imposter Syndrome In Academic Libraries: Indigenous Women Edition, Emilee Bews, Kaia Macleod, Bethany Paul
Imposter Syndrome In Academic Libraries: Indigenous Women Edition, Emilee Bews, Kaia Macleod, Bethany Paul
Urban Library Journal
This is a written proceeding of the LACUNY 2022 panel presentation “Imposter Syndrome in Academic Libraries: Indigenous Women Edition”. The authors discuss personal instances and feelings of the imposter phenomenon (also known as imposter syndrome) as it may relate to their Indigenous identities. Additionally, the authors describe how imposter syndrome may affect their ability to be successful in their careers, and the internal pressure they feel to present a more Indigenous identity (whatever that may entail) for scholarship and positions. The authors also share their experiences with external pressures to exhibit a more “stereotypical Indigenous” appearance for the sake of …
2021 Scholarship For Diversity In Librarianship Recipients, Cathi Mack, Megan Palmer
2021 Scholarship For Diversity In Librarianship Recipients, Cathi Mack, Megan Palmer
South Carolina Libraries
At the annual South Carolina Library Association conference, students are honored that received a Scholarship for Diversity in Librarianship. There were six library school students that received the 2021 scholarship.
Student Research Journal, Volume 10, Issue 1, Student Reseach Journal
Student Research Journal, Volume 10, Issue 1, Student Reseach Journal
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Understanding Diversity And Intellectual Freedom As #Corevalues, Deborah Hicks
Understanding Diversity And Intellectual Freedom As #Corevalues, Deborah Hicks
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Review Of The Self As Subject: Autoethnographic Research Into Identity, Culture, And Academic Librarianship, Emily D. Dileo
Review Of The Self As Subject: Autoethnographic Research Into Identity, Culture, And Academic Librarianship, Emily D. Dileo
Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies
Academic librarians have complex and numerous professional identities. We are researchers, teachers, artists, administrators and technologists. Many of us have advanced degrees in other fields, in which we may or may not remain active. We experience burnout and impostor syndrome, experience and confront racism in our workplaces, and are strongly affected by university politics and bureaucracy. In The Self as Subject: Autoethnographic Research into Identity, Culture, and Academic Librarianship, the authors tease out these complexities using autoethnographic methodology.
Four Weeks In Normandy: A Reference Librarian In France, Carley Knight
Four Weeks In Normandy: A Reference Librarian In France, Carley Knight
The Southeastern Librarian
In the fall of 2016, I sent off a short email to the University of Caen-Normandy requesting an informal internship in their library over the summer. It was inconceivable that I would find something so promptly, but in June of 2017 I was there. In past years I had looked to see what opportunities were available to librarians, and short of a Fulbright program I could find very little. It was at that point that I decided to try a more DIY approach. Before becoming a reference librarian at Jacksonville State University in Alabama, I studied French. As a librarian, …
The Value Of The American Council Of Learned Societies (Acls) Humanities E-Book Collection: Is It Worth The Cost?, Rickey D. Best, Jessica B. Hayes
The Value Of The American Council Of Learned Societies (Acls) Humanities E-Book Collection: Is It Worth The Cost?, Rickey D. Best, Jessica B. Hayes
The Southeastern Librarian
Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is a regional university located in Montgomery, Alabama. The enrollment consists of 3,990 FTE undergraduate and graduate students (Auburn University at Montgomery, 2017). The library at AUM holds nearly 600,000 volumes, excluding government documents, along with more than 100 journal databases, which support student and faculty research. Over the past five years, the materials budget has decreased more than 30%, requiring collection reductions. Initial analysis determined that in addition to other items, one of the recommended products for elimination was the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Humanities E-Book project.
A Comparative Study Of Resource And Service Needs Of International Students At An Academic Library, Jia He
A Comparative Study Of Resource And Service Needs Of International Students At An Academic Library, Jia He
The Southeastern Librarian
International students constitute a large part of the student population on campuses in the United States. According to Open Doors Report of the U.S. Institution of International Education (2017), the number of international students in the United States was 582,984 in 2007. Ten years later, this number increased by 85% to 1,078,822, which means the total population of international students in the United States nearly doubled in the last decade (Institution of International Education, 2017). In 2017, the population of foreign students in Alabama was 9,549, which ranked 29th in the United States (Institution of International Education, 2017).
The Southeastern Librarian V 67 No 1 (Spring 2019)
The Southeastern Librarian V 67 No 1 (Spring 2019)
The Southeastern Librarian
Full issue of The Southeastern Librarian v 67 no 1 (Winter 2019).
What Collaboration Means To Us, Jill Emery, Michael Levine-Clark
What Collaboration Means To Us, Jill Emery, Michael Levine-Clark
Collaborative Librarianship
No abstract provided.
Gender Demographics And Perception In Librarianship, Patricia Mars
Gender Demographics And Perception In Librarianship, Patricia Mars
School of Information Student Research Journal
This article is an examination of the history of gender demographics in the field of librarianship. The historic development and subsequent "feminization" of librarianship continues to influence the gender wage gap and the disproportionate leadership bias in the field today. This article examines the stereotyping of librarians and the cyclical effect of genderizing the profession. Consideration of current trends and data in librarian demographics demonstrates a consistent decrease in gender diversity, accompanied by a troubling lack of women leaders and executives. Additionally, this article explores options for combating the gender perceptions that negatively impact women in library and information science …
Proud To Be A Librarian, Ying Chen
Proud To Be A Librarian, Ying Chen
The Southeastern Librarian
Years have passed since that day. I left the college and assumed a new position in a different city. Yet the memory of his visit and our conversation replays in my mind often. This experience granted me a better understanding of my job: I am not just an information keeper, I am a life transformer. And so are you. Be proud to be a librarian!
The Documentality Of Ethics – Codes Of Library Ethics As Support Of Professional Practice, Joacim Hansson
The Documentality Of Ethics – Codes Of Library Ethics As Support Of Professional Practice, Joacim Hansson
Proceedings from the Document Academy
This study analyzes codes of ethics, seen as documents, and their role in supporting the professional practice of librarianship. Theoretically it is placed within the scholarly discussion on the role and function of documents in various practices. Specific interest is directed towards the concept of ”performative documentality”. Empirically, the analysis is concentrated on one example, the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association (ALA). Both the immediate pre-history of this code, and its subsequent editions are described and analyzed in relation to the given theoretical position. Results show that the development ALA code of ethics corresponds to the ideas …
Mentoring In The Library With Emphasis In Cataloging, Felipe E. Tan
Mentoring In The Library With Emphasis In Cataloging, Felipe E. Tan
Journal of Adventist Libraries and Archives
Because of the ever changing information management environment, library employees need and benefit from mentoring. This article focuses on mentoring in cataloging. The three elements of effective mentoring are mentor expertise, a mentoring plan, and a good working relationship between mentor and mentee. Strategies are discussed and experiences shared.
Academic Library Leadership Issues And Challenges: An Informational Interview With Peter Sidorko, Librarian Of The University Of Hong Kong, Patrick Lo, Dickson Chiu, Heather Rogers
Academic Library Leadership Issues And Challenges: An Informational Interview With Peter Sidorko, Librarian Of The University Of Hong Kong, Patrick Lo, Dickson Chiu, Heather Rogers
Journal of East Asian Libraries
No abstract provided.
Case Study At Nanjing University And Nanjing Technology University, Shwuing Wu
Case Study At Nanjing University And Nanjing Technology University, Shwuing Wu
Journal of East Asian Libraries
No abstract provided.
The Embedded Library: Beyond The Course Connection, Sims Kline
The Embedded Library: Beyond The Course Connection, Sims Kline
The Southeastern Librarian
Several hundred articles have been published in the last few years on the role of the “embedded librarian” and the nature of “embedded librarianship” as well as books on the subject, e.g. Embedded Librarianship: What Every Academic Librarian Should Know (Daughtery & Russo, 2013). “The Art and Environment of Embedded Librarianship” (Saunders & Taylor, 2014) is a good example of an article examining the librarian’s role in a specific course. “Embedded librarianship” has been established as a subject heading in Library and Information Science Abstracts.
It's So Boring: Improving Library Orientation Sessions For First-Year Students, Melissa Dennis, Ashely S. Dees
It's So Boring: Improving Library Orientation Sessions For First-Year Students, Melissa Dennis, Ashely S. Dees
The Southeastern Librarian
Instruction librarians sometimes face challenges in planning and implementing successful one-shot sessions for students. Librarians understand the strain of assessing student learning for the university as well as the desire to teach every student important information literacy skills. The difficulties are managing limited time, uncontrollable space, faculty collaboration, and student motivation in order to develop and achieve class goals. There are a variety of factors that can lead to student boredom or frustration with the library. Library layout can lead to a potentially frustrating first impression with students because of their unfamiliarity with the physical space, library classification system, and …
I Feel The Need To Weed!: Maintaining An E-Book Collection, Jennifer Culley
I Feel The Need To Weed!: Maintaining An E-Book Collection, Jennifer Culley
The Southeastern Librarian
Libraries and library collections are evolving. Formats are changing as technology advances, and physical libraries are expanding into an ever increasing digital world. Acquiring more materials in several different formats, including electronic brings on the issue of what to do with it all. Anyone, or any entity, that collects books in print or electronic format will eventually come to the realization that their space is finite. In order to acquire new materials they must either expand their space or do that horrible "four letter word"... weed. The word itself sends shivers down the backs of librarians everywhere. How can any …
Passing The Torch, Ivan Gaetz