Leadership and Innovation
Students are innovative, ethical, problem-solvers able to lead and manage through communication, collaboration, and reflection.
1. A. Students are able to evaluate critically, reflect, and problem-solve individually as well as collaboratively.
LIS 6511 - COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
For this assignment, students were asked to design a collection development policy for a real or simulated library or information center using materials provided in class and additional library or Internet resources. My group, consisting of myself and two other members, decided to focus our project on a real library within Clay County, Florida. Therefore, the data represented within the project is real when applicable and possible. Through this project, I was able to sharpen my critical thinking and evaluation skills, as part of the project required an analysis of the current state of the library collection. I also improved my collaboration and communication skills, as my group routinely met via video chat to work on the project as a team.
Note: As this project was completed as a group, the names of fellow members have been removed and replaced with placeholders to ensure privacy.
LIS 6603 - BASIC INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES
This annotated bibliography was assigned as part of a larger project to complete a LibGuide research guide. The assignment required students to choose a resource and analyze its utility according to several different criteria. For my LibGuide, I was collecting resources about women's rights and roles across the globe. This annotated bibliography demonstrates my ability to critically analyze a source in regards to its content, authors, date, publisher, title, objectivity, writing style, and rationale. I was also given the opportunity to reflect on the assignment, where I discussed the value of this assignment for my future career.
LIS 6409 - INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
As a culminating assignment in LIS 6409, students were asked to write a 10-15 page research paper on a topic in management. My future career goals including working in an academic library. Therefore, I decided to choose a management issue commonly found in the academic field. For my paper, I wrote about the issues surrounding attracting a diverse workforce to the library profession. I critically analyzed the issue from various viewpoints and reflected on my findings. I highlighted the key reasons why diversifying the field is difficult and explained the current initiatives in place to combat those issues. I also mentioned how libraries can look to other sectors for diverse hiring practices and the future steps library leadership can taken to ensure a representative workforce.
1. B. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.
LIS - 5268 IT CONCEPTS FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
This narrated PowerPoint presentation was created to accompany a research paper I wrote entitled "Practical Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality with a Special Emphasis on Libraries" for LIS 5268. Through this assignment, I was able to demonstrate my ability to effectively present research I had conducted, to express my ideas in an organized way, and to emphasize key points of my research within time constraints.
LIS 5020 - FOUNDATIONS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
As a librarian, effective communication skills are crucial when conducting research instruction, assisting patrons, writing important documents, and when designing materials to express information. I created this poster in LIS 5020 to demonstrate how academic librarians can act as social workers. The goal of this assignment was to expand on the non-traditional roles librarians assume as a part of their career, such as educators or social justice advocates. In approximately 500 words, I effectively presented information regarding why there is a need for academic librarians to take on the role of a social worker, what academic librarians can do to help their patrons, and what steps can be taken in the future to prepare academic librarians to fulfill this position.
1. C. Students participate in professional and community engagement activities in the field.
For a comprehensive list of professional and community engagement activities that satisfy this learning outcome, please refer to the Co-Curricular Activities page of this portfolio.
1. D. Students demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in a diverse and global environment.
LIS 5020 - FOUNDATIONS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
For this assignment in LIS 5020, students were asked to prepare a briefing report about an issue that has played an important role in the information science field. The report was required to include why the issue was important, the current status of the issue, and what library service values should be considered regarding the issue. I chose to discuss the topic of diversity and inclusivity in library services. To do so, I stated the importance of the issue, gave background information on diversity and inclusivity in library services, discussed how libraries are dealing with issues surrounding diversity, and provided suggestions for the next steps and considerations. As a librarian, it is crucial to uphold the value of equitable access and to be an advocate for social justice. In doing so, librarians acknowledge the diversity of our world and are the first to take steps towards providing the best services and resources to all.
LIS 6409 - INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
For this assignment in LIS 6409, students were asked to develop a three to five-year strategic plan for a real or fictional library. As my interests lie in academic libraries, I prepared a three-year strategic plan for a fictional academic library system. Academic institutions serve a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty. Therefore, as a librarian, it is important to be able to consider a global environment when creating collections, programs, and initiatives. In my strategic plan, I created a mission, vision, and values statement, as well as three major goals for the fictional library.