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Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.14, Iss.1
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.14, Iss.1
School of Information Student Research Journal
Volume 14, Issue 1 of the School of Information Student Research Journal explores the multifaceted impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on academia, particularly within library and information science (LIS) education and scholarly publishing. Highlighting the proactive measures taken by San Jose State University's iSchool, this issue underscores the necessity of integrating AI competencies, such as data privacy and ethical AI use, into curricula. Through detailed case studies and policy reviews, the issue examines the ethical and societal implications of AI, including biases and inequalities, advocating for adaptive and responsible AI integration.
Odin Halvorson's paper emphasizes the transformative potential of Large …
Book Review: Organizing Women: Home, Work, And The Institutional Infrastructure Of Print In Twentieth-Century America, Christine Pawley, Madelaine Russell
Book Review: Organizing Women: Home, Work, And The Institutional Infrastructure Of Print In Twentieth-Century America, Christine Pawley, Madelaine Russell
School of Information Student Research Journal
In carefully selected case studies of white and Black middle-class American women, Pawley, a professor emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Information School, provides a detailed exploration of the “largely untold history” of women who used their involvement in print-centered organizations to reshape their lives beyond the unpaid domestic sphere (1). The first three chapters of the book trace the histories of primarily domestic women who held active roles in institutions of print culture such as journalism and radio broadcasting while the last three focus on the lives of women whose full-time employment helped to shape the developing public library …
Looking Ahead: Incorporating Ai In Mlis Competencies, Souvick Ghosh, Denise Mccoy
Looking Ahead: Incorporating Ai In Mlis Competencies, Souvick Ghosh, Denise Mccoy
School of Information Student Research Journal
Libraries have long been essential for democratizing knowledge and providing reliable information, extending their services to meet diverse community needs, including educational programs and internet access (Pawley, 2022; Freudenberger, 2022). Librarians, as custodians of information and culture, possess core competencies in information organization, digital literacy, and research skills. The San José State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool) aims to educate professionals who significantly impact global communities through high-quality education, research, and technology innovation. This article examines the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at SJSU iSchool, focusing on the evolution of its 14 core competencies to incorporate …
Into The Unknown: Developing Ai Policies For The Student Research Journal, Marc Hoffeditz
Into The Unknown: Developing Ai Policies For The Student Research Journal, Marc Hoffeditz
School of Information Student Research Journal
In light of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in late 2022, policies governing the use and disclosure of artificial intelligence in scholarly journals have occupied editorial boards of all disciplines. The Student Research Journal (SRJ) at San José State University sought to tackle this issue with an inclusive process to better serve our authors and editorial team in uncertain times. This editorial will discuss the work of the SRJ’s AI Policy Working Group in completing a comprehensive review of literature surrounding the topics of AI and scholarly publishing, detail the journal’s first AI disclosure policy in depth, and identify next …
Ai In Academia: Policy Development, Ethics, And Curriculum Design, Odin Halvorson
Ai In Academia: Policy Development, Ethics, And Curriculum Design, Odin Halvorson
School of Information Student Research Journal
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force in modern society, significantly impacting various sectors, including academia. This paper examines the broad implications of AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), and their transformative potential across educational institutions. The San Jose State University's iSchool is highlighted as a case study, demonstrating its proactive approach to integrating nascent technologies and revising curriculum competencies to address AI's influence. As AI reshapes library and information science (LIS) education, the development of new competencies, such as data privacy and ethical AI use, becomes essential. Furthermore, the ethical and societal implications of AI, including potential …
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.13, Iss.2, Student Reseach Journal
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.13, Iss.2, Student Reseach Journal
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Innovation And Responsibility: Librarians In An Era Of Generative Ai, Inequality, And Information Overload, Odin H. Halvorson
Innovation And Responsibility: Librarians In An Era Of Generative Ai, Inequality, And Information Overload, Odin H. Halvorson
School of Information Student Research Journal
In an era marked by generative AI, widening inequality, and information overload, librarians with LIS training find themselves at the forefront of a changing landscape. The traditional paradigm in academia is challenged by new technologies and social shifts, prompting a reassessment the librarian's role as a public leader. This article discusses three perspectives on these issues, placing them within the larger conversation of the LIS field. Dr. Norman Mooradian lays the groundwork for a paradigm shift by exploring the intersection of knowledge and ethics in a knowledge economy. Boheme Morris delves into the complexities of inequality within the high-tech knowledge …
Book Review: The Promise Of Access: Technology, Inequality, And The Political Economy Of Hope, Daniel Greene, Boheme Morris
Book Review: The Promise Of Access: Technology, Inequality, And The Political Economy Of Hope, Daniel Greene, Boheme Morris
School of Information Student Research Journal
In The Promise of Access: Technology, Inequality, and the Political Economy of Hope, Daniel Greene provides a comprehensive, approachable evaluation and critique of the concept of the “access doctrine” and how it has permeated American policy and organizations.
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Analysis Tools For Timely Audits: Two Case Studies Of Carlsbad Libraries, Sarah Wilson
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Analysis Tools For Timely Audits: Two Case Studies Of Carlsbad Libraries, Sarah Wilson
School of Information Student Research Journal
When libraries explore how their youth collections can be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI), it is beneficial to first identify where representation gaps exist amongst their holdings. Digital DEI audit tools can quickly target areas for improvement. The following studies use digital instruments to analyze the DEI representation in two youth library collections in Carlsbad, California. The fiction picture book collections were probed at both a Carlsbad elementary school in Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) and the Georgina Cole public library (Cole). Three digital instruments were used: Diverse BookFinder Collection Analysis Tool, TeachingBooks Collection Analysis Toolkit, and collectionHQ Diversity …
Knowledge Ethics: Conceptual Preliminaries Scope And Justification, Norman Mooradian
Knowledge Ethics: Conceptual Preliminaries Scope And Justification, Norman Mooradian
School of Information Student Research Journal
This paper lays out the conceptual groundwork for a long-term project examining ethical issues raised when addressing the value of knowledge to a knowledge economy. The project includes a series of papers on specific topics that interrelate to the subjects of knowledge, ethics and organizations. While some of the planned articles for the project will have a practical focus, others, such as this one, will be conceptual in nature. The following outlines selected key concepts for an ethics of knowledge and their relationship with cognate areas of inquiry and practice.
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.13, Iss.1
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.13, Iss.1
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Bringing Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion To The Student Research Journal, Amber Passey
Bringing Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion To The Student Research Journal, Amber Passey
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Reading Nation Waterfall, Anthony Chow
Reading Nation Waterfall, Anthony Chow
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Gender-Neutral Language Policy At The Student Research Journal, Ben Brown
Gender-Neutral Language Policy At The Student Research Journal, Ben Brown
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Information At Work: Information Management In The Workplace, Katriina Byström, Jannica Heinström, Ian Ruthven, Samuel A. Kauffman
Book Review: Information At Work: Information Management In The Workplace, Katriina Byström, Jannica Heinström, Ian Ruthven, Samuel A. Kauffman
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Haitian Immigrants' Information Needs And Behaviors: Libraries, Information Professionals And Haitians In The United States, Natasha Finnegan
Haitian Immigrants' Information Needs And Behaviors: Libraries, Information Professionals And Haitians In The United States, Natasha Finnegan
School of Information Student Research Journal
Haitian immigrants are a socially excluded growing demographic in the United States that deals with racism, anti-immigrant sentiment, anti-Haiti rhetoric, and language barriers. Information professionals need to understand Haitian information behavior, their cultural preferences, and barriers in order to successfully fulfill their information needs. This article examines other disciplines’ relevant and scholarly research literature on Haitian immigrants in the United States to discover their trends of information behavior and barriers so that the Library and Information Science field can create effective information pathways to support their community. Haitian immigrants turn to their families and trusted individuals for their information needs, …
Professionalism In Lis: A Blend Of Theory And Practical Application, Amber Passey
Professionalism In Lis: A Blend Of Theory And Practical Application, Amber Passey
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol. 12, Iss. 2
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol. 12, Iss. 2
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Understanding The Importance Of Creativity Towards Psychological Safety In The Library Workplace, Jennifer Hopwood Ed.D.
Understanding The Importance Of Creativity Towards Psychological Safety In The Library Workplace, Jennifer Hopwood Ed.D.
School of Information Student Research Journal
Employee Engagement is one of the leading factors toward organizational success. Happier employees are engaged employees. However, employees cannot reach engagement unless there are feelings of psychological safety. One tool that libraries can utilize to increase the engagement of their staff is to invest in opportunities for workplace creativity.
Book Review: Freedom Libraries: The Untold Story Of Libraries For African Americans In The South By Mike Selby, Claire Kelley
Book Review: Freedom Libraries: The Untold Story Of Libraries For African Americans In The South By Mike Selby, Claire Kelley
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Information: A Historical Companion Book Review, Lena Hernandez
Information: A Historical Companion Book Review, Lena Hernandez
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Cultural Competence In Research, Michele A. L. Villagran
Cultural Competence In Research, Michele A. L. Villagran
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
The Past, Present, And Future Of Information, Tierra Holmes
The Past, Present, And Future Of Information, Tierra Holmes
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.12, Iss.1, Student Reseach Journal
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.12, Iss.1, Student Reseach Journal
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.11, Iss.2, Student Reseach Journal
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.11, Iss.2, Student Reseach Journal
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Knowledge Justice: Disrupting Library And Information Studies Through Critical Race Theory, Sofia Y. Leung And Jorge R. López-Mcknight, Jessica Nombrano Larsen
Book Review: Knowledge Justice: Disrupting Library And Information Studies Through Critical Race Theory, Sofia Y. Leung And Jorge R. López-Mcknight, Jessica Nombrano Larsen
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Kathleen Campana And J. Elizabeth Mills' Create, Innovate, And Serve: A Radical Approach To Children's And Youth Programming, Mateo Campos-Seligman
Book Review: Kathleen Campana And J. Elizabeth Mills' Create, Innovate, And Serve: A Radical Approach To Children's And Youth Programming, Mateo Campos-Seligman
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Academic Libraries And Writing Centers: Collaborations At Us Public Research Universities, Mary K. Bolin
Academic Libraries And Writing Centers: Collaborations At Us Public Research Universities, Mary K. Bolin
School of Information Student Research Journal
The websites of 71 US research universities were the source of data on the relationship of academic libraries and campus writing centers, which provide support for developing written communication skills. All 71 institutions have writing centers, generally administered by the academic success operation, the English department, or a college such as arts and sciences. Just under half (n=35) of the institutions have a writing center located in the library. In 16 of those institutions, the library is the only location of the writing center. The general issues of academic success and “library as place,” as well as the space that …
Experience Peer-Review With Srj, Tierra Holmes
Experience Peer-Review With Srj, Tierra Holmes
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.11, Iss.1, Slis Srj
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.11, Iss.1, Slis Srj
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.