SJSU SLIS Audio/Video Podcast
Summary: This Colloquia Series is produced by the San José State University School of Library and Information Science (SJSU SLIS), the largest ALA-accredited library science program in the world. The purpose of this series 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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SLIS student Amy Sonnie discusses publishing a banned book as part of Banned Books Week. A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
SLIS student Amy Sonnie discusses publishing a banned book as part of Banned Books Week. A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
SLIS faculty member C. James Schmidt gives and overview of the history of censorship as part of Banned Books Week. A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
SLIS faculty member C. James Schmidt gives and overview of the history of censorship as part of Banned Books Week. A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
Today's libraries are facing a wide range of pressures: from reductions in finances; to competition from bookstores, publishers, and the media; to the misconception that "everything’s on the Internet". This presentation offer a treatment of the history of the library and its role(s) in society, the functions that the library performs today, and projects the evolution of those functions into the future. Short answer — yes, the library will survive and thrive. A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
SLIS instructor Dr. Patricia Franks interviews the first cohort of the SLIS Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) program.
The SLIS Director's Forum is biannual event in which Ken Haycock, the School's Director, gives a summary about the current state of the SLIS Program.
The SLIS Director's Forum is biannual event in which Ken Haycock, the School's Director, gives a summary about the current state of the SLIS Program.
No time to read the latest books on leadership? Curious about what the research is saying this year about effective practices? Trying to separate the nutritious from the flavor of the month? Join Dr. Haycock in an overview of the latest works in management and leadership and their implications for leading yourself and your library. Find out what you can do to develop yourself and develop your organization. Designed for neophytes and veterans at all levels of the organization, both inside and out. A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
No time to read the latest books on leadership? Curious about what the research is saying this year about effective practices? Trying to separate the nutritious from the flavor of the month? Join Dr. Haycock in an overview of the latest works in management and leadership and their implications for leading yourself and your library. Find out what you can do to develop yourself and develop your organization. Designed for neophytes and veterans at all levels of the organization, both inside and out. A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website
Ever wondered about working in a law library? Sara F. Dudley, law librarian, discussed careers in law librarianship on Monday, June 16th, 2008.
Patrick Moloney, Senior Librarian at the California Men’s Colony in SanLuis Obispo and an SJSU SLIS alumnus, came to SLIS on Wednesday May 28th to deliver a short presentation on what it's like to work as alibrarian in the California correctional system.
Williams and Loertscher will explore ideas of turning the teaching of information literacy from a Microsoft model of doing business into a more Google-like approach where the idea is not: if we build it they will come; to: If they build it, they will use it. It requires all of us to consider carefully the mirror image of our traditional approaches; a shift in thinking; but, one that is central to the role of what an information professional is in an information-rich and technology-rich world.
Moving from middle management to administration can be scary and challenging. The skill sets are vastly different and the view from the top can give even the seasoned branch manager a bit of vertigo. What you need for success is a plan, a mentor, and a bottle of aspirin. Learn how one Assistant Director is preparing to become a Director, one step at a time.
Janelle Weaver is an Associate Editor for PLoS Biology, a peer-reviewed open-access journal featuring research articles of exceptional significance in all areas of biological science, from molecules to ecosystems. She describes the role of PLoS (Public Library of Science) in changing the landscape of publishing and provide an update on PLoS journals. Janelle will also address the PLoS peer review process and the advantages for faculty to publish in PLoS journals.
