Goal I: Leadership and Innovation
Students are innovative, ethical, problem-solvers able to lead and manage through communication, collaboration, and reflection.
I.a. Students are able to evaluate critically, reflect, and problem-solve individually as well as collaboratively.
LIS 5020: Foundations of Library & Information Science
Issue Briefing: The Conflict Between the Freedom of Information and Censorship
The freedom of information and the freedom to read are major tenets of librarianship. Censorship is antithesis to these ideas, and yet it is also important to recognize that not all information can be made available, such as personal health information, confidential financial information, and so on. Determining the appropriate balance between these responsibilities cannot be understated and this issue briefing critically evaluates and reflects upon these ideas.
LIS 5937: Rare Books & Special Collections
Report on a Major Collection - The Getty Special Collections
Report on a Public Library - The Free Library Philadelphia, Special Collections
The goal for both of these reports is to evaluate special collections libraries in different library environments and report on its history, collection scope, the quality of its website, how the library promotes its collections, and collaborations with outside entities.
LIS 6603: Basic Information Sources and Services
An essential aspect of librarianship is being able to evaluate sources critically to determine the validity and accuracy of texts. Through analyzing several key aspects of this book, I was able to create this report that explains how the book is useful to those researching in this field and the unique value that it provides.
I.c. Students participate in professional and community engagement activities in the field.
LIS 6472: Seminar in Special Libraries
Blog Post about a Professional Development Webinar
Attending this professional development webinar provided an understanding of how new methods for collaborating with indigenous peoples and utilizing the Local Contexts tagging system returns agency to the groups in which these records were originally created by.
In addition to this webinar, I have been fortunate enough to be interviewed for two online articles regarding SNMAL’s archival collection, as well as for a podcast by Hannah Joy regarding varying collections (please see the Extracurricular page for more information).
I.b. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.
LIS 6026: Archives and Records Management
This assignment demonstrates my ability to visually represent and communicate the process that the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library follows for purchase requests and the resulting records that are created throughout this process.
LIS 6511: Collection Development and Maintenance
Professional Development Presentation on Copyright in Libraries
This professional development slideshow was created to be used as a presentation to librarians about the First Sale Doctrine and how it relates to libraries.
LIS 6603: Basic Information Sources and Service
As part of learning about the many aspects of providing information services and how to evaluate and select information resources, I conducted an interview with two reference librarians to learn more about this particular role and receive advice and suggestions about entering the library and information science field.
I.d. Students demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in a diverse and global environment.
LIS 6049: Introduction to Library Administration
Project Proposal: Special Collection Book Storage Enhancement
In order to successfully manage archives, improvement projects must be occasionally undertaken to both care for the items within the collection and maintain the effectiveness of the archives. This proposal outlines the issue, how it may be resolved, what the expected costs associated will be, and a timeline for project completion.
LIS 6472: Seminar in Special Libraries
Webinar Proposal for Security and Privacy Practices within Special Collections
Security and privacy practices within special collections libraries are important elements to the maintenance and care of these collections. By creating this webinar proposal, I was able to determine a method for teaching a webinar about how these practices are important for all those involved in special collections administration and how this webinar can be created and administered.