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Queering The Library Of Congress, Carlos R. Fernandez Aug 2015

Queering The Library Of Congress, Carlos R. Fernandez

Works of the FIU Libraries

This poster will attempt to apply the techniques used in Queer Theory to explore library and information science’s use and misuse of library classification systems; and to examine how “queering” these philosophical categories can not only improve libraries, but also help change social constructs.

For millennia, philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, have used and expounded upon categories and systems of classification. Their purpose is to make research and the retrieval of information easier. Unfortunately, the rules used to categorize and catalog make information retrieval more challenging for some, due to social constructs such as heteronormality.

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Library Transformation At Johnson County Community College, Judi Guzzy Feb 2015

Library Transformation At Johnson County Community College, Judi Guzzy

Library Papers and Presentations

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Digital Preservation @ Gvsu: Lessons Learned In Year 1, Patrick Roth Dec 2014

Digital Preservation @ Gvsu: Lessons Learned In Year 1, Patrick Roth

Patrick Roth

This brief presentation discusses GVSU's experience using Preservica, a digital preservation solution, it's first year. Lessons learned, issues encountered, and questions for the future are discussed.