Knowledge Representation
Students are proficient in the theory and application of skills essential for knowledge representation in evolving technology environments, in any chosen area of specialization.
3. A. Students analyze, organize, and describe various formats of information objects.
LIS 6711 - ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE I
For this assignment in LIS 6711, students were required to write a research paper about a topic in the knowledge organization field. For my paper, I chose to explore the limitations of the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems concerning the organization of indigenous knowledge. It is important to challenge the traditional practices of knowledge organization in order to inspire change and to be an advocate for equal representation. Understanding the information needs of communities, especially those in which one does not belong to, is a vital aspect of librarianship.
LIS 6711 - ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE I
In this assignment, students were challenged to demonstrate their knowledge to two popualr classification systems - Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Library of Congress Classification (LCC). For the first part of the assignment, students had to assign the DDC number for one of the course textbooks and to provide the rationale for how the classification number was decided. The second part of the assignment involved finding the LCC number for the same textbook and explain how that number is constructed. Through these tasks, I was able to better understand how to organize and describe information objects, such as print and digital textbooks.
3. B. Students identify and apply best practices in the use of different technologies for knowledge representation.
LIS 6946 - SUPERVISED FIELDWORK
As a culminating assessment for Supervised Fieldwork, students were asked to create a companion deliverable that demonstrated each project completed throughout the opportunity. I decided to create an Adobe Spark page to illustrate my experiences. Throughout my internship, I was able to learn more about library administration, collection development, InterLibrary loan procedures, and business acquisitions. I completed 120 hours with my organization, worked one-on-one with my site supervisor, and gained hands-on experience in the field.
LIS 6303 - PREPARING INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA
For this assignment in LIS 6303, students were challenged to use presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.) in a non-traditional way. The purpose of the assignment was to demonstrate ways in which presentation software can be used as an interactive, educational tool. My presentation is designed to be supplemental material for a third or fourth-grade science class. The presentation is a completely interactive museum tour in which users can navigate two different exhibits through images and directional arrows. It is important for librarians and information professionals to be able to use various technological tools and platforms in non-traditional ways to keep patrons engaged with the subject matter being represented.
LIS 6026 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
For this presentation in LIS 6026, students were asked to craft a presentation to discuss one of their favorite aspects of the course. In my presentation, I decided to touch on preservation strategies, particularly regarding personal scrapbooks. I chose this topic mainly because in my area, I have noticed a need for community patrons to become familiar with methods of preserving photo albums and scrapbooks. Through this presentation, I hoped to create a video that I could potentially show to patrons who are unsure of how to go about preserving their personal collections. By utilizing a simple, yet effective PowerPoint presentation to discuss my topic, I believe patrons would be able to clearly follow along with the material.