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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

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

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

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

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 …

Textbook And Board Exam Prep Resource Trends In Academic Health Sciences Libraries Serving College Of Osteopathic Medicine Programs Journal Of Electronic Resources In Medical Libraries, Joann Muellenbach, Kyle Robinson, Lori Fitterling, Molly Montgomery, Harold S. Bright Iv

Library Staff Publications

Objective

This study collected and analyzed data on the required and recommended textbooks and board exam prep resources in academic health sciences libraries that serve accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine (COM) programs in the United States.

Methods

The study consisted of locating, compiling, and analyzing data on the required and recommended texts and board exam prep resources through the COM libraries’ public-facing websites.

Results

The investigators compiled the required or recommended texts and the board exam prep resources used within the COM curricula from 38 COM libraries.

Conclusion

The study results provide information for medical school administrators, especially within the …

Making The Most Of Artificial Intelligence And Large Language Models: A Novel Approach For Book Recommendation And Discovery In Medical Libraries, Ivan Portillo, David Carson

Library Presentations, Posters, and Audiovisual Materials

This poster presentation evaluates the use of Artificial Intelligence and large language models (LLMs) to assist health science libraries in recommending and discovering book titles as part of their collection development. Using pre-determined prompts, the researchers evaluated ChatGPT 4.0, Bing Chat, and Google Bard as recommender systems for book discovery and ranking existing titles.

Are We Relying On The Wrong Data? Analysis Of E-Journal Usage Data At Seven R1 And R2 Research Universities, Simon Robins

Roesch Library Faculty Publications

Using data from seven R1 and R2 universities in Ohio, this study seeks to determine the extent of usage of full-text e-journal articles stored across multiple platforms. Specifically, COUNTER 5 data is presented from five major academic journal publishers (Taylor & Francis, SAGE, Oxford, Wiley, and Springer), looking at usage within each of the publishers’ respective platforms, as well as in EBSCO, JSTOR, and OhioLINK’s Electronic Journal Center platform. The overarching goal of the analysis is to identify where exactly usage occurred for this e-journal content within the different platforms, especially in cases where an individual title has duplicate full-text …

Thematic Mapping Of Apidae Holdings Within The University Of Arkansas Arthropod Museum, Baylie Lenora Day

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Honors Theses

Museum biological collections store species data that can be utilized in research on biodiversity, environmental change, invasive species, public health, and disease. The University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum, which began in 1905, houses over 750,000 specimens and has not yet been digitized. Making data publicly accessible via the internet makes the data available to the entire scientific community. The goal of this project was to create a digital resource to allow greater access to the University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum holdings. To do so, data from Bombus (bumble bee) and Xylocopa (carpenter bee) specimens were databased in Excel and displayed …

Bibliography For "Exploring The Leatherby Libraries Catalog: A Variety Of Books For Your Summer Reads 2024", Arianna Tillman, Isabella Piechota, Kalea Brown

Library Displays and Bibliographies

A bibliography of available library books to spur participation in the Leatherby Libraries' 2024 Community of Readers program.

Friends Of The Tmc Library Cookies & Conversation, Rebecca Denkeler

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

On May 1, 2024, in the Library lobby, the Friends of the TMC Library hosted a special end-of-semester student-focused event, Cookies & Conversation. The Friends invited students to enjoy cookies and sparkling water and shared the Friends’ mission to support the TMC Library. Students also entered a drawing to win a door prize including a ticket to the Fall Book & Author Event and membership in the Friends of the TMC Library. Learn more about joining the Friends of the TMC Library.

Bibliography For "Explore The World: Journey Through Travel Books At The Leatherby Libraries", Isabella Piechota, Kalea Brown, Arianna Tillman

Library Displays and Bibliographies

A bibliography created to support a display about travel books at the Leatherby Libraries during May 2024 at the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University.

Code For Care: Hypertension Prediction In Women Aged 18-39 Years, Kruti Sheth

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

The longstanding prevalence of hypertension, often undiagnosed, poses significant risks of severe chronic and cardiovascular complications if left untreated. This study investigated the causes and underlying risks of hypertension in females aged between 18-39 years. The research questions were: (Q1.) What factors affect the occurrence of hypertension in females aged 18-39 years? (Q2.) What machine learning algorithms are suited for effectively predicting hypertension? (Q3.) How can SHAP values be leveraged to analyze the factors from model outputs? The findings are: (Q1.) Performing Feature selection using binary classification Logistic regression algorithm reveals an array of 30 most influential factors at an …

Library Holiday Hours, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 28.

James “Red” Duke, Jr., Md, Tara Carron

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The papers of James “Red” Duke, Jr., MD were recently donated to the McGovern Historical Center. The collection is now available online, and the materials are open for research. More information regarding Dr. Duke’s biographical history and his papers can be found on the McGovern Historical Collection site.

Hermann Hospital A/V Inventory, Matt Richardson

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Archivists at the McGovern Historical Center, recently published a guide to the audiovisual items found in the Hermann Hospital Historical Archive. Nearly 200 audio recordings, approximately 250 videos, and 46 reels of film are now described item-by-item and can be searched or browsed by title online.

Kesadaran Dan Pandangan Pustakawan Terhadap Kesiagaan Bencana Koleksi Digital Di Jakarta, Gracia Yashodara

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

Disaster is an unavoidable event and has the potential to destroy recorded information. Library as an information institution is responsible for preserving all of its collections, including digital collections. Digital collections are collections that require more specialized level of care than physical collections because they require maintenance from both hardware and software. Therefore, digital disaster preparedness is needed to minimize the impact of disasters and build library capabilities that will be needed when disasters come. Librarians need to have a broad view and awareness of the importance of digital disaster preparedness in libraries, especially in university libraries. This research used …

Analisis Swot Dalam Menentukan Strategi Penerapan Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Kearsipan Dinamis Terintegrasi, Yuanita Utami, Halilul Khairi, Ika Sartika

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

The implementation of the Integrated Dynamic Archival Information System (SRIKANDI) is an effort to improve government administration services. In its implementation, there are government agencies that are resistant to implementing this application. This has an impact on not achieving the set targets. The research question is what is the SWOT analysis of the implementation of SRIKANDI in government agencies and what is the strategy for the results of this analysis. The aim of the research is to find out ANRI's strategy in achieving the target of implementing SRIKANDI. These strategic steps were analyzed using SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and …

Trend Of Knowledge Transfer Strategy In The Libraries: A Bibliometrics Analysis, Aviazka Firdhaussi Azmir, Tamara Adriani Salim

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

This study investigates the significance of knowledge transfer strategies within libraries, encompassing insights and expertise deeply ingrained in organizational strategy. This study aims to explore and evaluate key indicators of scientific behavior in the research domain concerning the intersection of open innovation and concepts of knowledge transfer in libraries. Through bibliometric and network analysis, the study seeks to unravel the joint scientific trajectory of these domains. This research uncovered three primary avenues: knowledge transfer within LIS research and journals, knowledge retention for outgoing employees, and knowledge transfer in information literacy programs. The study reveals publication trends and identifies research gaps, …

Implementasi Kebijakan Peraturan Anri 6/2021 Pada Fungsi Kearsipan Sekretariat Ditjen Kementerian X Ri, Namira Rahmi Zahara, Nina Mayesti

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

This study discusses the Policy Implementation of ANRI Regulation 6/2021 on The Archives Functions of the Secretariat of the Directorate General of Ministry X RI by using the concept of policy implementation George C. Edward III, namely communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. This study concludes that implementing the ANRI 6/2021 regulation at the Secretariat of the Directorate General still needs to improve or is not optimal in every influencing factor. This research suggests that the Secretariat of the Directorate General needs commitment, honesty, and also a perspective in …