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Before I Was A Library Worker: Past Lives, Emily Rogers
Before I Was A Library Worker: Past Lives, Emily Rogers
Georgia Library Quarterly
Responses include as contributors Jeff Fisher, Amy Shaw, Jonathan Harwell, Kristy Greene, Tera Ray, Linda Bridges, Wendy Wilmoth, Nancy Shore, Allison Robinson, Rachel Schrauben Yeates, Stephanie Burnham, Rebecca Ballard, Aspasia Luster, Sarah Trowbridge, Willis Smith, Anna Cogdill, Richard Coleman, Ben Bryson, Tonya Aumack, Bel Outwater, Lisa Mosley, Szilvia Somodi, Sara Whitaker, Laura Carscaddon, Kevin Reagan, Bridget Smith
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 …
Exploring Stakeholder Priorities For Recent Mlis Graduates And Early Career Librarians, Lenese M. Colson, Nicole D. Alemanne, Linda R. Most
Exploring Stakeholder Priorities For Recent Mlis Graduates And Early Career Librarians, Lenese M. Colson, Nicole D. Alemanne, Linda R. Most
Georgia Library Quarterly
A multi-phase research project was conducted to understand the future skills and competencies expected of new MLIS-degreed librarians. Phase one found the two largest categories of challenges include understanding the mission of the library and funding issues, with other categories including staff skills, hiring and retaining staff, technology, operations and policies, and outreach. Phase two explored stakeholder priorities for competences expected of new MLIS graduates and librarians finishing their first five years of employment. The highest priorities for new MLIS graduates are related to skills and basic knowledge, while areas such as management and leadership, lifelong learning, and information resources …
Notes From The Editor, Derek Stadler, Leila Walker
Notes From The Editor, Derek Stadler, Leila Walker
Urban Library Journal
We are very pleased to welcome you to the second issue of the 27th volume of Urban Library Journal, which is a collection of proceedings from the LACUNY Institute held on Wednesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 6, 2021. The theme of the Institute was “Ending the Library Stereotype: Non-traditional Practices for the 21st-century.” The Institute highlighted the different roles that librarians play in our society as librarians wear different hats. Librarians are mentors, supervisors, activists, instructors, unofficial guidance counselors, gamers, artists, and so forth.
More Than Just Cataloging, In Three Acts: Reflections, Adrian Applin, Regina Carra, Sarah Nguyen
More Than Just Cataloging, In Three Acts: Reflections, Adrian Applin, Regina Carra, Sarah Nguyen
Urban Library Journal
This article contains proceedings from a performance-presentation at the 2021 LACUNY Institute called “More Than Just Cataloging, In Three Acts.” It features three performing artist-librarians, showcasing dance, music, and theatre while reflecting on connections between the performing arts and the information professions. Accompanying performance footage shared at the Institute is referenced in this article.
Shhh-Tereotypes: A Conversation Among Librarians With Hearing Loss, Jill Cirasella, Lee Ann Fullington, Monica Berger, William Gargan
Shhh-Tereotypes: A Conversation Among Librarians With Hearing Loss, Jill Cirasella, Lee Ann Fullington, Monica Berger, William Gargan
Urban Library Journal
We are four hard of hearing librarians dependent on hearing aids. Our hearing loss complicates our work, often in ways that are not apparent to colleagues and patrons. In this article, based on our panel at the 2021 LACUNY Institute, we share our experiences, challenges, and self-accommodations, and offer suggestions for supporting and effectively communicating with hard of hearing colleagues.
Notes From The Editor, Derek Stadler
Notes From The Editor, Derek Stadler
Urban Library Journal
I am very pleased to welcome you to the second issue of the 26th volume of Urban Library Journal. The second, or fall issue, of each volume is typically a collection of proceedings from the LACUNY Institute, held annually in spring. However, in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Institute was not held in 2020. Therefore, this issue will not contain proceedings. Instead, it is a special issue devoted to urban libraries and the pandemic. All articles underwent peer-review.
Spotlight On Public Libraries: The Pop-Up Rolling Library, Purl, Meets Patrons Where They Live, Work, And Play, Hollie Stevenson-Parrish
Spotlight On Public Libraries: The Pop-Up Rolling Library, Purl, Meets Patrons Where They Live, Work, And Play, Hollie Stevenson-Parrish
The Southeastern Librarian
How do public libraries remain relevant and top of mind in their communities, all while giving their patrons the resources they need? They take the library to the people, which is just what the Piedmont Regional Library System did in May, 2020. Just as COVID-19 was sweeping the country, this public library system headquartered in Jefferson, Georgia launched PuRL, the (Pop-up Rolling Library). Think bookmobile, but even better.
Ignatian Information Literacy: Applying The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm To Library Instruction, Anthony Tardiff
Ignatian Information Literacy: Applying The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm To Library Instruction, Anthony Tardiff
Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal
Instruction librarians in higher education specialize in information literacy, which is the set of skills needed to interact effectively with information. The guiding document for library instruction, the Association of College and Research Libraries’ (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy, calls for imparting the foundational wisdom and self-awareness which underlie these skills. Unfortunately, most library instruction is delivered in 50- or 75-minute “one-shots” focusing on the technical skills of searching library resources, which makes deeper information literacy instruction a challenge. One way to meet this challenge is to utilize the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP), which shares with the ACRL Framework …
Information Literacy Practices And Perceptions Of Community College Librarians In Florida And New York, Heidi Julien, Don Latham, Melissa Gross, Lindsey Moses, Felicia Warren
Information Literacy Practices And Perceptions Of Community College Librarians In Florida And New York, Heidi Julien, Don Latham, Melissa Gross, Lindsey Moses, Felicia Warren
Communications in Information Literacy
An online survey in Florida and New York of community college librarians with responsibility for information literacy instruction provides a snapshot of instructional objectives and practices, including librarians’ beliefs about students’ information literacy needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Survey results point to the influence of the Association of College and Research Libraries Framework in the community college context, the challenges librarians face as they work to implement it, and their successes in doing so. These data reveal opportunities to support and improve instruction and to prepare future librarians to work successfully in community college contexts.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Quality: A Librarian And Instructor Compare How They Assess Students' Sources, Elizabeth Pickard, Sarah Sterling
What We Talk About When We Talk About Quality: A Librarian And Instructor Compare How They Assess Students' Sources, Elizabeth Pickard, Sarah Sterling
Collaborative Librarianship
This case study explores and compares how a librarian and an instructor evaluated the quality of bibliographies students produced for the instructor’s class. The ethnographic study attempted to unearth nuances in the respective practical approaches librarian and instructor took to assess a source’s quality as well as differences in what librarian and instructor might mean by “quality.” Themes emerged as indicators of quality that librarian and instructor applied differently in terms of frequency and weight. Findings also included that librarian and instructor looked to different aspects of citations to demonstrate common values, such as thoroughness, and to reflect the quality …
Online Community For Librarian Researchers: Experience Of Academic Librarians, Lili Luo
Online Community For Librarian Researchers: Experience Of Academic Librarians, Lili Luo
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.9, Iss.2
Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.9, Iss.2
School of Information Student Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Introduction To The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm: An Online Course For Librarians, Eric Kowalik, Leatha Miles-Edmonson, Vicki Rosen
Introduction To The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm: An Online Course For Librarians, Eric Kowalik, Leatha Miles-Edmonson, Vicki Rosen
Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal
This article discusses the development and delivery of a three-week asynchronous online course on Jesuit history, education, and the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) for librarians working in Association of Jesuit Colleges and University (AJCU) institutions. Created by two instruction librarians and one instructional designer from a pair of AJCU institutions, the course explores incorporating the IPP -- a contemplative learning model -- into a one-shot, single class library instruction session. Included is a practical description of the development, revision, marketing, and success of the online course, along with a list of the class contents. Over three course offerings in 2017 …
What Collaboration Means To Me: How We Do & Don’T Collaborate At The Library Collective, Corey Halaychik, Ashley Maynor
What Collaboration Means To Me: How We Do & Don’T Collaborate At The Library Collective, Corey Halaychik, Ashley Maynor
Collaborative Librarianship
The Library Collective is a non-profit organization devoted to redefining the library professional development landscape by providing low-cost, high-value learning opportunities for librarians. At the heart of The Library Collective’s efforts is a unique style of collaboration. The following column outlines how the Co-Founders and Co-Directors use and don’t use collaboration to create a professional development environment that embraces creativity, celebrates failure, and doesn’t cost a fortune.
What Collaboration Means To Me: Perspectives On Library/Vendor Collaboration, Erin Gallagher
What Collaboration Means To Me: Perspectives On Library/Vendor Collaboration, Erin Gallagher
Collaborative Librarianship
There is much librarians and content providers can do to challenge the narrative that we are constantly at odds, both within the legacy relationship of buyer and seller and within new opportunities for collaboration. This column offers insights and practical suggestions for enriched relationships and future collaboration from the unique perspective of working for and with both vendors and libraries.
Georgia Library Association - Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative, Vivian F. Bynoe
Georgia Library Association - Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative, Vivian F. Bynoe
Georgia Library Quarterly
The Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative celebrated the end of a successful year with a Holiday Hoopla at the Learning Commons on the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern University. Brenda Poku became our chair and Nikki Cannon-Rech was selected as the vice-chair.
Curmudgeons And Feather Rufflers, Charles Curran, Lewis Miller, Elise Lewis
Curmudgeons And Feather Rufflers, Charles Curran, Lewis Miller, Elise Lewis
South Carolina Libraries
Charles Curran, Lewis Miller, and Elise Lewis share stories of several librarians who have influenced the LIS profession by confronting conventional practices.
Editorial Staff And State Representatives
Editorial Staff And State Representatives
The Southeastern Librarian
Listing of editorial board for The Southeastern Librarian and current SELA state representatives.
Guidelines For Submission And Author Instructions
Guidelines For Submission And Author Instructions
The Southeastern Librarian
Guidelines for article submission to The Southeastern Librarian.
Personnel News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent personnel new from SELA member institutions. Includes Auburn University at Montgomery, University of Louisville, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, and NCSU.
Library News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent developments from SELA member institutions. Highlights from Science Boot Camp for Librarians Southeast, Mississippi State University Libraries Scholarly Communication Summit, NCSU Libraries' 2016 IMLS National Medal and exhibit on Horticulturist J. C. Raulston, as well as NCSU's video walls, and Quillen College of Medicine Library's "Pi(e) Day".
Sela/General News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent activities from the Southeastern Library Association. Includes information about Georgia COMO (2016) and New Voices Program.
The Southeastern Librarian V 64, No. 1 (Spring 2016) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian V 64, No. 1 (Spring 2016) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian
Complete Issue of The Southeastern Librarian, vol. 64. no. 1.
Editorial Staff And State Representatives
Editorial Staff And State Representatives
The Southeastern Librarian
Listing of editorial board for The Southeastern Librarian and current SELA state representatives.
Guidelines For Submission And Author Instructions
Guidelines For Submission And Author Instructions
The Southeastern Librarian
Guides for article submissions to The Southeastern Librarian.
Personnel News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent professional developments from SELA members.
Library News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent developments from SELA member institutions. Highlights from the Georgia Library Association, Kennesaw State University, University of West Georgia, University of Southern Mississippi, and North Carolina State University.
Sela/General News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent activities from the Southeastern Library Association. Includes SELA approved handbook changes.
The South Carolina Library Association: A Brief History, Brent Appling, Amanda Stone
The South Carolina Library Association: A Brief History, Brent Appling, Amanda Stone
South Carolina Libraries
With images curated from the collections of the South Carolina State Library, Amanda Stone and Brent Appling provide a brief history of the South Carolina Library Association.