SJSU iSchool Audio/Video Podcast
452 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is an RSS 2.0 formatted XML feed produced by the San José State University School of Information iSchool. The purpose of this podcast is to provide a forum for faculty, alumni, and students to present their works/projects and to exchange research ideas. The media of this podcast is available as both video and audio. Captioned versions of this media are available on the SLIS Website.
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An Interview with Chinese Visiting Scholar Wendy Ding (AUDIO)
May 04, 2013 20:09 - 59 minutes - 3.49 KBSLIS’s own Dr. Anthony Bernier interviews Peking University’s Wendy Ding, a PhD student from the Department of Information Management in China. Ms. Ding’s current research project, funded by the National Social Science Foundation in China, investigates reading culture and reading promotion. Ms. Ding is visiting and in residence at SLIS for one year sponsored by China’s Scholarship Council. In addition to talking about her own research Ms. Ding’s interview will also address the nature of earni...
Tasha Bergson-Michelson: What is A Librarian Doing at Google? (VIDEO)
April 24, 2013 04:59 - 55 minutes - 3.26 KB VideoIf you are thinking about pursuing a career outside of the more traditional library settings, then this session is for you. Google Search Educator Tasha Bergson-Michelson will share her career story and show how she uses her information science and instruction skills at Google. Hear her perspectives on the variety of skills that LIS professionals have and how those skills can be applied in different industries and settings. You might just be surprised at all that you can do with your MLIS.
Tasha Bergson-Michelson: What is A Librarian Doing at Google? (AUDIO)
April 24, 2013 04:58 - 55 minutes - 3.26 KBIf you are thinking about pursuing a career outside of the more traditional library settings, then this session is for you. Google Search Educator Tasha Bergson-Michelson will share her career story and show how she uses her information science and instruction skills at Google. Hear her perspectives on the variety of skills that LIS professionals have and how those skills can be applied in different industries and settings. You might just be surprised at all that you can do with your MLIS.
Mary-Carol Lindbloom: Libraries and Virtual World Learning (VIDEO)
April 17, 2013 07:09 - 5 minutes - 352 Bytes VideoRenaissance Island is a Tudor, Britain-based environment within the virtual world of Second Life. Its mission is to provide an immersive, multidisciplinary environment focused on Tudor, Britain to engage scholars, librarians, learners, and residents of Second Life, in a sustained, cross-disciplinary environment. This presentation will look at the reasons and methods for creating Renaissance Island, the role of the librarian in immersive learning, and how to form and sustain a community in a v...
Mary-Carol Lindbloom: Libraries and Virtual World Learning (AUDIO)
April 17, 2013 07:08 - 5 minutes - 352 BytesRenaissance Island is a Tudor, Britain-based environment within the virtual world of Second Life. Its mission is to provide an immersive, multidisciplinary environment focused on Tudor, Britain to engage scholars, librarians, learners, and residents of Second Life, in a sustained, cross-disciplinary environment. This presentation will look at the reasons and methods for creating Renaissance Island, the role of the librarian in immersive learning, and how to form and sustain a community in a v...
Henry Lowood: Looking Back on the Preserving Virtual Worlds Projects (VIDEO)
April 17, 2013 07:05 - 21 minutes - 1.26 KB VideoPreserving Virtual Worlds has been a six-year effort: two projects, two funders, and four participating universities. It began in 2006 with a grant application and the goal of clearing a path for work on the preservation of virtual worlds, digital games, and interactive fiction. It just ended with the last advisory group meeting and report. Did we meet our goal? And even if we did, what important work remains to be done in these areas?
Henry Lowood: Looking Back on the Preserving Virtual Worlds Projects (AUDIO)
April 17, 2013 07:05 - 21 minutes - 1.26 KBPreserving Virtual Worlds has been a six-year effort: two projects, two funders, and four participating universities. It began in 2006 with a grant application and the goal of clearing a path for work on the preservation of virtual worlds, digital games, and interactive fiction. It just ended with the last advisory group meeting and report. Did we meet our goal? And even if we did, what important work remains to be done in these areas?
A Practical Guide to ACRL's Diversity Standards (VIDEO)
April 17, 2013 07:02 - 40 minutes - 2.37 KB VideoAfter almost a year of providing exposure to the 2012 ACRL’s Diversity Standards for Academic Libraries, the presenters will review lessons learned, accomplishments, opportunities, and diversity trends for academic libraries. The diversity standards were developed by the Racial and Ethnic Diversity Committee of ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries), based on the 2001 National Association of Social Workers Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice. The standards ...
A Practical Guide to ACRL's Diversity Standards (AUDIO)
April 05, 2013 03:59 - 40 minutes - 2.37 KBAfter almost a year of providing exposure to the 2012 ACRL’s Diversity Standards for Academic Libraries, the presenters will review lessons learned, accomplishments, opportunities, and diversity trends for academic libraries. The diversity standards were developed by the Racial and Ethnic Diversity Committee of ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries), based on the 2001 National Association of Social Workers Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice. The standards ...
Phillip Gust: Digital Preservation for the Rest of Us (VIDEO)
March 22, 2013 10:41 - 41 minutes - 2.43 KB VideoDigital preservation is a "must-have" function for every library who purchases digital content. A digital preservation system extends the model of print journals and books on the shelf to digital media. It ensures that a library continues to have access to their digital assets even after a subscription is canceled or the publisher discontinues access. Setting up a digital preservation system is surprisingly easy. The key is ensuring that you buy perpetual access to your content, and that your...
Phillip Gust: Digital Preservation for the Rest of Us (AUDIO)
March 22, 2013 10:41 - 41 minutes - 2.43 KBDigital preservation is a "must-have" function for every library who purchases digital content. A digital preservation system extends the model of print journals and books on the shelf to digital media. It ensures that a library continues to have access to their digital assets even after a subscription is canceled or the publisher discontinues access. Setting up a digital preservation system is surprisingly easy. The key is ensuring that you buy perpetual access to your content, and that your...
Anil Chawla: The Next Major Challenge in Records Management is Already Here: Social Media (MARA VIDEO)
March 13, 2013 10:14 - 1 hour - 3.6 KB VideoBusinesses across the globe have embraced social media as a key channel for communicating with customers, business partners, and the general public. However, very few organizations have begun to understand the records management implications of social media. The challenges are immense: the data might never pass through the corporate network, communications can be deleted in an instant, and content exists in a variety of non-standardized formats. In this session, we will explore the impact of ...
Anil Chawla: The Next Major Challenge in Records Management is Already Here: Social Media (MARA AUDIO)
March 13, 2013 10:13 - 1 hour - 3.6 KBBusinesses across the globe have embraced social media as a key channel for communicating with customers, business partners, and the general public. However, very few organizations have begun to understand the records management implications of social media. The challenges are immense: the data might never pass through the corporate network, communications can be deleted in an instant, and content exists in a variety of non-standardized formats. In this session, we will explore the impact of ...
Sandy Vella, Myra Appel, & Karleen Darr: Empoyment Trends in Academic Librarianship (VIDEO)
March 04, 2013 19:16 - 1 hour - 3.64 KB VideoJoin three experienced academic library department heads from the University of California, Davis, as they share their views of job opportunities in academic libraries; make suggestions concerning the characteristics and qualities of successful professional hires; and point to trends in types of library jobs and future growth. Learn about new skills academic library employers are seeking, how work roles are changing, and how you can best market yourself for positions.
Sandy Vella, Myra Appel, and Karleen Darr: Empoyment Trends in Academic Librarianship (VIDEO)
March 04, 2013 19:16 - 1 hour - 3.64 KB VideoJoin three experienced academic library department heads from the University of California, Davis, as they share their views of job opportunities in academic libraries; make suggestions concerning the characteristics and qualities of successful professional hires; and point to trends in types of library jobs and future growth. Learn about new skills academic library employers are seeking, how work roles are changing, and how you can best market yourself for positions.
Sandy Vella, Myra Appel, and Karleen Darr: Empoyment Trends in Academic Librarianship (AUDIO)
March 04, 2013 19:16 - 1 hour - 3.64 KBJoin three experienced academic library department heads from the University of California, Davis, as they share their views of job opportunities in academic libraries; make suggestions concerning the characteristics and qualities of successful professional hires; and point to trends in types of library jobs and future growth. Learn about new skills academic library employers are seeking, how work roles are changing, and how you can best market yourself for positions.
Sandy Vella, Myra Appel, & Karleen Darr: Empoyment Trends in Academic Librarianship (AUDIO)
March 04, 2013 19:16 - 1 hour - 3.64 KBJoin three experienced academic library department heads from the University of California, Davis, as they share their views of job opportunities in academic libraries; make suggestions concerning the characteristics and qualities of successful professional hires; and point to trends in types of library jobs and future growth. Learn about new skills academic library employers are seeking, how work roles are changing, and how you can best market yourself for positions.
Bill Musser: Following Your Passion and Finding Your Niche in a Small Research Library (VIDEO)
January 18, 2013 22:27 - 47 minutes - 2.77 KB VideoYou don't need to work in a major institutional setting to be a research librarian. Here's an example of how one librarian who "does it all" contributes to the mission of Seed Savers Exchange (SSE), the oldest and largest non-governmental seed bank and heirloom seed-sharing organization in the United States. At the heart of many non-profits like SSE is a passion for a cause you might share, with information/research needs similar to those of larger institutions. Working in a dynamic, multitas...
Bill Musser: Following Your Passion and Finding Your Niche in a Small Research Library (AUDIO)
January 18, 2013 22:27 - 47 minutes - 2.77 KBYou don't need to work in a major institutional setting to be a research librarian. Here's an example of how one librarian who "does it all" contributes to the mission of Seed Savers Exchange (SSE), the oldest and largest non-governmental seed bank and heirloom seed-sharing organization in the United States. At the heart of many non-profits like SSE is a passion for a cause you might share, with information/research needs similar to those of larger institutions. Working in a dynamic, multitas...
Jason Hynes & Beth Hynes: RIM Opportunities (MARA VIDEO)
January 04, 2013 22:28 - 1 hour - 3.91 KB VideoNew career opportunities continue to emerge from the on-going rise of the Information Age. New leaders are needed to help connect people, information, and technology. Progressive companies and organizations are looking for well-educated RIM professionals to address the critical and complex information management issues facing our fast placed, global, and digital society. You may be asking yourself—what can I do with this degree? Get perspective and ideas from specialized RIM Recruiters and a ...
Jason Hynes and Beth Hynes: RIM Opportunities (MARA VIDEO)
January 04, 2013 22:28 - 1 hour - 3.91 KB VideoNew career opportunities continue to emerge from the on-going rise of the Information Age. New leaders are needed to help connect people, information, and technology. Progressive companies and organizations are looking for well-educated RIM professionals to address the critical and complex information management issues facing our fast placed, global, and digital society. You may be asking yourself—what can I do with this degree? Get perspective and ideas from specialized RIM Recruiters and a ...
Jason Hynes & Beth Hynes: RIM Opportunities (MARA AUDIO)
January 04, 2013 22:28 - 1 hour - 3.91 KBNew career opportunities continue to emerge from the on-going rise of the Information Age. New leaders are needed to help connect people, information, and technology. Progressive companies and organizations are looking for well-educated RIM professionals to address the critical and complex information management issues facing our fast placed, global, and digital society. You may be asking yourself—what can I do with this degree? Get perspective and ideas from specialized RIM Recruiters and a ...
Jason Hynes and Beth Hynes: RIM Opportunities (MARA AUDIO)
January 04, 2013 22:28 - 1 hour - 3.91 KBNew career opportunities continue to emerge from the on-going rise of the Information Age. New leaders are needed to help connect people, information, and technology. Progressive companies and organizations are looking for well-educated RIM professionals to address the critical and complex information management issues facing our fast placed, global, and digital society. You may be asking yourself—what can I do with this degree? Get perspective and ideas from specialized RIM Recruiters and a ...
Lisa Rosenblum: The Evolving Career of a Public Librarian (VIDEO)
December 22, 2012 04:24 - 57 minutes - 3.36 KB VideoAre you thinking about working in the public library setting or wondering if this career path is a good fit for you? Find out what’s different about the public library setting today and what this means for the future of public librarians. Learn the hiring trends, how to get your foot in the door, interview practices, and the skills that one needs to be successful in today’s public library. This is a good opportunity to ask questions.
Lisa Rosenblum: The Evolving Career of a Public Librarian (AUDIO)
December 22, 2012 04:23 - 57 minutes - 3.36 KBAre you thinking about working in the public library setting or wondering if this career path is a good fit for you? Find out what’s different about the public library setting today and what this means for the future of public librarians. Learn the hiring trends, how to get your foot in the door, interview practices, and the skills that one needs to be successful in today’s public library. This is a good opportunity to ask questions.
Loren Logsdon: Ray Bradbury, the Friend and Lover of Libraries (VIDEO)
December 22, 2012 04:20 - 40 minutes - 2.38 KB VideoWhen Dr. Loren Logsdon interviewed author Ray Bradbury in 2008 as part of a recognition ceremony by the Illinois State Library honoring him as an Illinois writer, it marked the wonderful culmination of a friendship that began in 1989. Much has been written about Bradbury the author, but Dr. Logsdon’s friendship with Bradbury enabled him to understand Bradbury the human being. Dr. Logsdon will share some of those experiences to provide important insights about a world famous author who also ...
Loren Logsdon: Ray Bradbury, the Friend and Lover of Libraries (AUDIO)
December 22, 2012 04:19 - 40 minutes - 2.38 KBWhen Dr. Loren Logsdon interviewed author Ray Bradbury in 2008 as part of a recognition ceremony by the Illinois State Library honoring him as an Illinois writer, it marked the wonderful culmination of a friendship that began in 1989. Much has been written about Bradbury the author, but Dr. Logsdon’s friendship with Bradbury enabled him to understand Bradbury the human being. Dr. Logsdon will share some of those experiences to provide important insights about a world famous author who also ...
2012 SLIS Lecture: Michael Stephens on Hyperlinked Libraries (VIDEO)
December 07, 2012 19:36 - 52 minutes - 3.07 KB VideoThe Transformative Power of Hyperlinked Libraries What emerging trends are changing library services? What does a connected world of “continuous computing” mean for 21st Century libraries. This presentation provides a roadmap toward becoming the Hyperlinked Library: transparent, participatory, playful, user-centered and human, while still grounded in our foundations and values.
2012 SLIS Lecture: Michael Stephens on Hyperlinked Libraries (AUDIO)
December 07, 2012 19:36 - 52 minutes - 3.07 KBThe Transformative Power of Hyperlinked Libraries What emerging trends are changing library services? What does a connected world of “continuous computing” mean for 21st Century libraries. This presentation provides a roadmap toward becoming the Hyperlinked Library: transparent, participatory, playful, user-centered and human, while still grounded in our foundations and values.
R. Allen Baraldi: A Day in the Life of a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Librarian (VIDEO)
November 26, 2012 22:24 - 52 minutes - 3.08 KB VideoEver thought of working as a Prison Senior Librarian, Librarian or Library Technical Assistant through the CDCR? This field has HUGE growth potential for aspiring librarians and offers many job opportunities in a variety of correctional institutions throughout the State of California. Join us for an informative presentation and get the inside scoop on the reality of working in this field, the myths, rewards and challenges, skills needed to be competitive, and the application process. Come pre...
R. Allen Baraldi: A Day in the Life of a California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Librarian (VIDEO)
November 26, 2012 22:24 - 52 minutes - 3.08 KB VideoEver thought of working as a Prison Senior Librarian, Librarian or Library Technical Assistant through the CDCR? This field has HUGE growth potential for aspiring librarians and offers many job opportunities in a variety of correctional institutions throughout the State of California. Join us for an informative presentation and get the inside scoop on the reality of working in this field, the myths, rewards and challenges, skills needed to be competitive, and the application process. Come pre...
R. Allen Baraldi: A Day in the Life of a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Librarian (AUDIO)
November 26, 2012 22:23 - 52 minutes - 3.08 KBEver thought of working as a Prison Senior Librarian, Librarian or Library Technical Assistant through the CDCR? This field has HUGE growth potential for aspiring librarians and offers many job opportunities in a variety of correctional institutions throughout the State of California. Join us for an informative presentation and get the inside scoop on the reality of working in this field, the myths, rewards and challenges, skills needed to be competitive, and the application process. Come pre...
R. Allen Baraldi: A Day in the Life of a California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Librarian (AUDIO)
November 26, 2012 22:23 - 52 minutes - 3.08 KBEver thought of working as a Prison Senior Librarian, Librarian or Library Technical Assistant through the CDCR? This field has HUGE growth potential for aspiring librarians and offers many job opportunities in a variety of correctional institutions throughout the State of California. Join us for an informative presentation and get the inside scoop on the reality of working in this field, the myths, rewards and challenges, skills needed to be competitive, and the application process. Come pre...
Cheryl Stenstrom: Factors Influencing Funding Decisions by Elected Politicians at the State/Provincial Level (VIDEO)
November 09, 2012 15:06 - 40 minutes - 2.4 KB VideoStaff in public libraries have been challenged to adapt services to meet patrons needs, yet one constant has been the financial uncertainty underpinning the planning and work carried out on an annual basis. This presentation will look at factors leading to funding decisions about public libraries, with a specific focus on the role of interpersonal influence. While the tools and techniques we've been using in funding requests have become more sophisticated in recent years, new research shows t...
Cheryl Stenstrom: Factors Influencing Funding Decisions by Elected Politicians at the State/Provincial Level (AUDIO)
November 09, 2012 15:05 - 40 minutes - 2.4 KBStaff in public libraries have been challenged to adapt services to meet patrons needs, yet one constant has been the financial uncertainty underpinning the planning and work carried out on an annual basis. This presentation will look at factors leading to funding decisions about public libraries, with a specific focus on the role of interpersonal influence. While the tools and techniques we've been using in funding requests have become more sophisticated in recent years, new research shows t...
Credo Reference: A SLIS Alumna Success Story (VIDEO)
October 29, 2012 15:01 - 1 hour - 3.58 KB VideoJoin our virtual employer e-meet and greet to learn about Credo Reference - a leader in the library technology field promoting information literacy and research effectiveness. Get hiring tips, hear about the company culture, and how virtual internships can be a win-win from HR Coordinator Sara Ortins; learn about the available intern opportunities for LIS students from manager John Shawler, and hear a personal success story from SJSU SLIS alum Laura Warren who made the transition from intern ...
Credo Reference: A SLIS Alumna Success Story (AUDIO)
October 29, 2012 15:01 - 1 hour - 3.58 KBJoin our virtual employer e-meet and greet to learn about Credo Reference - a leader in the library technology field promoting information literacy and research effectiveness. Get hiring tips, hear about the company culture, and how virtual internships can be a win-win from HR Coordinator Sara Ortins; learn about the available intern opportunities for LIS students from manager John Shawler, and hear a personal success story from SJSU SLIS alum Laura Warren who made the transition from intern ...
Faye Miller: Building Developmental Networks of Early Career Academics (VIDEO)
October 29, 2012 14:59 - 49 minutes - 2.88 KB VideoA key factor in the successful development of universities is the quality of its support system, particularly for early career academics (ECAs). For this group of academics, it is increasingly being recognized that the quality of their research and teaching outcomes, in establishing themselves as professional academics, is largely dependent on their ability to effectively build and make use of a ‘developmental network’ involving supportive, learning relationships with a range of people in bot...
Faye Miller: Building Developmental Networks of Early Career Academics (AUDIO)
October 29, 2012 14:58 - 49 minutes - 2.88 KBA key factor in the successful development of universities is the quality of its support system, particularly for early career academics (ECAs). For this group of academics, it is increasingly being recognized that the quality of their research and teaching outcomes, in establishing themselves as professional academics, is largely dependent on their ability to effectively build and make use of a ‘developmental network’ involving supportive, learning relationships with a range of people in bot...
Janet Ruhala Johnson: RIM Building Blocks (MARA VIDEO)
October 29, 2012 14:56 - 1 hour - 3.54 KB VideoIt is essential that one learn the many Building Blocks to become a successful RIM professional. This begins with the basics including: what is a record, a records lifecycle, records retention schedules, policies and procedures, vital records, storage and archiving, disposition and preservation. The next Building Block of RIM is focused on electronic records including: what are they, what their unique challenges are, and how are they effectively included in a RIM program. The third Building B...
Janet Ruhala Johnson: RIM Building Blocks (MARA AUDIO)
October 29, 2012 14:55 - 1 hour - 3.54 KBIt is essential that one learn the many Building Blocks to become a successful RIM professional. This begins with the basics including: what is a record, a records lifecycle, records retention schedules, policies and procedures, vital records, storage and archiving, disposition and preservation. The next Building Block of RIM is focused on electronic records including: what are they, what their unique challenges are, and how are they effectively included in a RIM program. The third Building B...
Watch the 2012 SLIS Convocation
June 08, 2012 13:17 - 56 minutes - 3.29 KB VideoThe SLIS Convocation was held on San José, on May 19, 2012, at the Fairmont Hotel, in the Imperial Ballroom. The 2012 Convocation Speaker was Janice R. Lachance, CEO of the Special Libraries Association (SLA). Janice Lachance, SLA's Chief Executive Officer since 2003, is a popular speaker and commentator and the champion, spokesperson and global ambassador for SLA and its 11,000 members working in 75 countries on five continents.
Kurt Roehrig and Brigitte Carrabin: Proquest Employer e-Meet and Greet (VIDEO)
May 26, 2012 03:47 - 56 minutes - 3.29 KB VideoJoin representatives from ProQuest for our first ever virtual employer e-meet and greet. Get hiring tips from Kurt Roehrig, Senior Technical Recruiter, Human Resources and Brigitte Carrabin, Head of Client Technical Services at ebrary on what the culture and daily work life is like at ProQuest, learn about the variety of employment opportunities that exist especially for new MLIS grads, what the company looks for in successful candidates, what to highlight on your resume, how to apply for pos...
Kurt Roehrig and Brigitte Carrabin: Proquest Employer e-Meet and Greet (AUDIO)
May 26, 2012 03:46 - 56 minutes - 3.29 KBJoin representatives from ProQuest for our first ever virtual employer e-meet and greet. Get hiring tips from Kurt Roehrig, Senior Technical Recruiter, Human Resources and Brigitte Carrabin, Head of Client Technical Services at ebrary on what the culture and daily work life is like at ProQuest, learn about the variety of employment opportunities that exist especially for new MLIS grads, what the company looks for in successful candidates, what to highlight on your resume, how to apply for pos...
Trevor Lewis: Access to Public Records (MARA VIDEO)
May 07, 2012 18:19 - 58 minutes - 3.43 KB VideoGovernment accountability, fostered by ready availability of public records, is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Yet the government also holds increasingly large amounts of sensitive personal and business data that is legitimately entitled to confidential treatment. Needless retention of information that is truly no longer needed creates risks ranging from improper breach of confidentiality, to burdens of "searching the haystack," to unmanageable opacity by simple result of sheer quantit...
Trevor Lewis: Access to Public Records (MARA AUDIO)
May 07, 2012 18:18 - 58 minutes - 3.43 KBGovernment accountability, fostered by ready availability of public records, is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Yet the government also holds increasingly large amounts of sensitive personal and business data that is legitimately entitled to confidential treatment. Needless retention of information that is truly no longer needed creates risks ranging from improper breach of confidentiality, to burdens of "searching the haystack," to unmanageable opacity by simple result of sheer quantit...
Virginia Sanchez: Translating your LIS Skills (VIDEO)
April 21, 2012 20:33 - 50 minutes - 2.98 KB VideoLibrarians are breaking into a wide range of fields outside the traditional roles because our skills are extremely valuable across the board to many organizations and agencies. The Intelligence community is one of these. This presentation will highlight the transferable skills needed to make the transition from librarian to intelligence analyst, as well as provide tips on preparing a resume, and yourself, for a career supporting law enforcement and military agencies using your LIS background.
Virginia Sanchez: Translating your LIS Skills (AUDIO)
April 21, 2012 20:33 - 50 minutes - 2.98 KBLibrarians are breaking into a wide range of fields outside the traditional roles because our skills are extremely valuable across the board to many organizations and agencies. The Intelligence community is one of these. This presentation will highlight the transferable skills needed to make the transition from librarian to intelligence analyst, as well as provide tips on preparing a resume, and yourself, for a career supporting law enforcement and military agencies using your LIS background.
Anthony Bernier: YA Spatial Practices in New U.S. Public Libraries (VIDEO)
April 14, 2012 02:23 - 56 minutes - 3.32 KB VideoWhile conventional LIS youth services concentrates on collections, this presentation, part of a 3-year IMLS National Leadership grant, engages a critical youth studies approach examining "spatial equity" for young adults in libraries: what current U.S. practices tell us. Recently collected quantitative data from both professionals and youth library users further inform on-going qualitative research with video ethnography and experimental 3D mockups of real spaces.
Anthony Bernier: YA Spatial Practices in New U.S. Public Libraries (AUDIO)
April 14, 2012 02:22 - 56 minutes - 3.32 KBWhile conventional LIS youth services concentrates on collections, this presentation, part of a 3-year IMLS National Leadership grant, engages a critical youth studies approach examining "spatial equity" for young adults in libraries: what current U.S. practices tell us. Recently collected quantitative data from both professionals and youth library users further inform on-going qualitative research with video ethnography and experimental 3D mockups of real spaces.