Community College Library Digital Branches And Their Communities,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Community College Library Digital Branches And Their Communities, Helen Cozart
SLIS Connecting
Community Colleges have long been a staple of American life. They offer an affordable education that is transferable to a four-year school or certification in a trade. Since they are in the community, costs can be further lowered by allowing traditional students to live at home and non-traditional students to be with their families and workplaces (Princeton Review, n.d.). Many community colleges actively engage with their communities, encouraging attendance and offering community enrichment programs. Community college libraries can occupy a powerful position in this relationship, creating an environment for the public that is inviting and encouraging through their physical offerings …
Beyond The Tropes: Viewing The Horror Genre Through The Lens Of Bipoc Readers,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Beyond The Tropes: Viewing The Horror Genre Through The Lens Of Bipoc Readers, Kimberly Wade
SLIS Connecting
Horror novels have been and continue to grow in popularity among all age demographics in the United States. According to a 2020 Book Ad Report study, horror novels were the fifth highest-grossing genre, topping $79.6 million in 2020 (Herold, 2019, para. 16). With the growing popularity of horror novels within the market, authors and publishers have pushed for inclusion and diversity in who is writing the material, who is reading the books, and who is represented within the pages. This drive to include “Black, Indigenous, People of Color” (BIPOC) and other diverse authors and characters is necessary in allowing young …
Disobedient Women: A Quantitative Analysis Of Females In The Lowndes County, Mississippi Circuit Court Felony Criminal Cases Housed At The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System Billups-Garth Archival Room, 1830-1899,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Disobedient Women: A Quantitative Analysis Of Females In The Lowndes County, Mississippi Circuit Court Felony Criminal Cases Housed At The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System Billups-Garth Archival Room, 1830-1899, Mona Vance-Ali
SLIS Connecting
This study concentrates solely on the court records dating from 1830 to 1899, comprising 4,740 individual cases. The date range covers local population shifts and larger historical events such as the Institution of Slavery, the American Civil War, and the rise of Jim Crow in the American South. Mississippi became a state in 1817 (Ownby, 2017, Mississippi Statehood). In 1830, Lowndes County formed out of Monroe County (Ownby, 2017, Lowndes County). At that time, the total population of the county was 3,173. A decade later, the population jumped over 357 percent to include 14,513 people. The number continued to rise …
A Citation Analysis Of Post-Postmodern Fiction Scholarship In Proquest Dissertations And Theses Global From 2000 – 2024,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
A Citation Analysis Of Post-Postmodern Fiction Scholarship In Proquest Dissertations And Theses Global From 2000 – 2024, Jaren Swann
SLIS Connecting
The purpose of this study is to conduct a citation analysis of theses and dissertations on post-postmodern fiction published from 2000 – 2024, as indexed in ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, to identify significant contributors, relevant resources, and important publication venues on this contemporary subject, helping academic librarians to enhance collection development and provide support for teaching, learning and research services.
Tattoo Archives: A Collection Analysis,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Tattoo Archives: A Collection Analysis, Jennifer Neville
SLIS Connecting
Tattooing and body modification have been a part of human existence for thousands of years. Although for much of the 20th century, tattoos in America were seen as part of a subculture, in the late 20th century and into the 21st, they gained popularity and more widespread cultural acceptance. Despite the historical lack of mainstream acceptance, tattooing has a wide and varied history. Tattooing was and remains important to many indigenous people, it has always been popular within the military, especially during wartime, and it has a fascinating place in sideshow history. Even though many people now wear tattoos, the …
Subjective Cataloging And Acquisitions In Relation To Controversial Titles: A Collection Analysis Of Challenged Lgbtq+ Titles In Louisiana Libraries,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Subjective Cataloging And Acquisitions In Relation To Controversial Titles: A Collection Analysis Of Challenged Lgbtq+ Titles In Louisiana Libraries, Madeline Moghimi
SLIS Connecting
In late 2022, the Attorney General of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, began a campaign to block access to books considered sexually graphic in Louisiana libraries (Landry, 2023). In a report released in February 2023, Landry called for a system that would prevent minors from being able to access objectionable books (Landry, 2023). Despite Landry’s claim that this is not censorship or an attempt at banning books, this can prevent access, effectively censoring titles for a subsection of the population. While Landry did not call for books to be moved to a different collection, this attempt at blocking access has made censorship …
Miss Me With That Misinformation: A Content Analysis Of Library Websites’ Resources Against Misinformation,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Miss Me With That Misinformation: A Content Analysis Of Library Websites’ Resources Against Misinformation, Cheyenne Brady
SLIS Connecting
From the C.R.A.A.P. test to webinars and videos on how to fact-check properly, it is now more important than ever that librarians aid patrons in sharpening their critical analysis skills, especially through passive means. However, on that front, are all library websites created equal? This research examined programming and resources related to information and digital literacy through a content analysis of public and academic library websites.
Comparing Library Websites At Four-Year Public Universities In Arkansas,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Comparing Library Websites At Four-Year Public Universities In Arkansas, Alice Bessette
SLIS Connecting
From accessibility to website architecture and everything in between, academic libraries can have a profound impact on the students of their institutions. Simmonds and Andaleeb (2001) argue that academic libraries are “the heart of the learning community” (p. 626). They go on to explain that the support librarians offer students and staff is vital to the community’s search for knowledge. Reitz (2017) said a variation of this as well, stating that academic libraries are “integral” parts of the institutions they support. In an increasingly digital world, websites serve as primary entry points for individuals looking to access their college or …
From The Gas: Publications, Congratulations, And Presentations,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
From The Gas: Publications, Congratulations, And Presentations, Stacy L. Creel, Ph.D.
SLIS Connecting
Includes book reviews by the graduate assistants for The Story Factory, Strong Like Me, and Lily the Pond Mermaid. Also, includes a list of what the faculty are currently reading.
Spotlights: Faculty, Alumni, Festival,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Spotlights: Faculty, Alumni, Festival, Stacy L. Creel, Ph.D.
SLIS Connecting
Learn about keynote speakers at the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival and updates from Dr. Ashley Marshall and alumni Jennifer Ottinger.
Slis Director's Report,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Slis Director's Report, Stacy L. Creel, Ph.D.
SLIS Connecting
Welcome to Vol. 13, No. 1 issue of SLIS Connecting.
Mississippi Libraries Volume 87, Number 3 And 4,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi Libraries Volume 87, Number 3 And 4
Mississippi Libraries
Complete issue of Volume 87, Number 3 and 4 of Mississippi Libraries.
Curriculum Materials Cataloged For Browsing,
2026
University of Mississippi
Curriculum Materials Cataloged For Browsing, Michelle Emanuel
Mississippi Libraries
When the University of Mississippi Libraries acquired a collection of state-adopted school textbooks for K-12 from its School of Education, a decision was made to catalog the collection for browsing to anticipate the needs of its primary users, both “in service” and “pre-service” teachers. The textbooks would be grouped according to their grade level, and cuttered by subject area, instead of being classed according to its subject area. As the collection would be integrated into the regular circulating collection, and not into a curriculum materials center, issues arose for both technical services and access services throughout the process, from cataloging …
The Last Human Place: Efficiency Is Killing Libraries,
2026
University of Southern Mississippi
The Last Human Place: Efficiency Is Killing Libraries, Gabriel Morley
Mississippi Libraries
This essay argues that libraries should de-prioritize efficiency. Instead, libraries should promote their value around connective labor, which is the human work of attention, care, and emotional understanding. Libraries are increasingly dominated by automation, data metrics, and speed. This essay puts forward the idea that libraries should shift focus to human relationships as an organizing principle. Drawing on Allison Pugh’s concept of connective labor, this essay contends that human-to-human engagement is essential infrastructure, as vital as technology or buildings. Efficiency-focused metrics like circulation and attendance fail to capture the deeper social function libraries play in communities and on campuses related …
The Generative Turn: Ai And The Future Of Libraries,
2026
Mississippi State University
The Generative Turn: Ai And The Future Of Libraries, Deborah Lee
Mississippi Libraries
The Generative Turn introduces Mississippi librarians to the growing influence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and what it means for the future of library work. Rather than focusing on fear or hype, the column invites librarians to explore how tools such as ChatGPT or DALL-E can support creativity and professional learning. It explains how these systems differ from earlier forms of AI and how they can be used in everyday library tasks. The article highlights the librarian’s role in helping communities use these technologies responsibly while continuing to emphasize digital literacy. The column provides recommendations for books, online resources, conferences, …
Slis Notes: Building Advocacy,
2026
University of Southern Mississippi
Slis Notes: Building Advocacy, Stacy Creel, Sarah Mangrum
Mississippi Libraries
In 2016, the Pew Research Center found that 66 percent of adults believe that the public library has a positive role in their communities and believe in the educational role of libraries. Beyond education, respondents felt that libraries had a role in supporting businesses, technology, and other services, and were important parts of the community (Pew, 2016). Libraries continue to be “among the most trusted public institutions in our democratic society. Nevertheless, public libraries are struggling to regulate the library space as a space for all in democratic societies with increasing polarization” (Yamagishi, Koizumi, & Larsen, 2024, p. 1359). As …
President's Page,
2026
East Mississippi Regional Library
President's Page, Matt Gully
Mississippi Libraries
Updates from the President of the Mississippi Library Association.
Front Matter,
2026
The University of Southern Mississippi
Front Matter
Mississippi Libraries
Front matter for Mississippi Libraries Vol. 87, Nos. 3 and 4.
Lanthorn, Vol. 60, No. 11, February 9, 2026,
2026
Grand Valley State University
Lanthorn, Vol. 60, No. 11, February 9, 2026, Grand Valley State University
Volume 60, August 4, 2025 – April 20, 2026
Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.
Practicing Archival Sustainability Through Degrowth,
2026
University of Louisville
Practicing Archival Sustainability Through Degrowth, Hannah Pryor
Faculty and Staff Scholarship
As archives continue to face threats from global climate disasters and increased institutional pressure to accomplish more with fewer resources, there is a need to evolve archival practice through a sustainability lens. While archival literature has frequently discussed sustainability practices such as eco-friendly building standards, how to reduce energy consumption, and other green initiatives, less focus has been placed on the underlying structures of unsustainability. This article proposes degrowth as one framework for considering archival sustainability. Degrowth is an ecological, economic, and political theory that advocates for the deliberate reduction of activities that rely on non-renewable resources. This article draws …
