SJSU SLIS Audio/Video Podcast

Kim Dority and Scott Brown: Understanding the Universe of LIS Career Opportunities (VIDEO)

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:09:22 -0800

Emerging LIS career opportunities are diverse, expanding, and often invisible. This session focuses on how to identify, explore, assess, and position for new opportunities, with an emphasis on existing, transferable skills.

Discussion points include: The 8 "frames" for thinking about LIS opportunities, how LIS skills are being deployed in traditional fields, identify and describe transferable LIS skills for non-LIS interviewers, and reframe how you describe—and think of—your professional skill set.

Kim Dority and Scott Brown: Understanding the Universe of LIS Career Opportunities (AUDIO)

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:08:49 -0800

Roger Summit and Libby Trudell: A Dialogue about Dialog: 40 years of Silicon Valley History (VIDEO)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:14:08 -0800

Our speakers will look back at how Dialog got started in Silicon Valley as one of the first online information providers, and then became a leader in what we know today as the information industry. They'll also discuss the impact of various organizational transitions, how Dialog has responded to ongoing technology and market changes, and what lies ahead for the company.

Roger Summit and Libby Trudell: A Dialogue about Dialog: 40 years of Silicon Valley History (AUDIO)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:13:36 -0800

Alternate Paths to Federal Government Employment (VIDEO)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:49:18 -0800

There are many non-traditional jobs and resume-building opportunities that Master of Library and Information Science candidates and job seekers can immediately take advantage of to gain experience in the federal government. This session includes tips to finding and creating opportunities to earn academic credit or to get a head start on landing a job. Learn about student employment opportunities that convert to full-time employment, contract employment in federal agencies, the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program, and even virtual internships.

Alternate Paths to Federal Government Employment (AUDIO)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:48:41 -0800

Fred Diers: How to Create a Credible Retention Schedule and Information Governance Package (VIDEO)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:46:48 -0800

Retention Schedules have been the foundation on which every Records Management Program has built over the past 60 years. Yet, after all of this time, most organization's retention schedules are either out of date, not based on actual government regulations, too complicated for the average employee to use or understand, addresses only paper records, or ignored by management. Yet, with a realistic and sustainable retention schedule for all information media, organizations can access information easily, reduce information volumes, be compliant and link to other governance policies including E-mail, Back-up Media, Legacy System, Hold Orders, and Orphan Files to reduce risk from litigation, government investigations, and audits. To understand the processes involved in developing a compliant and fact based retention schedule for the enterprise, the presenter will provide proven steps that need to be accomplished to have a retention schedule that becomes part of the overall executive management governance program. This session will include data collection activities, international and domestic regulatory research and combining these elements into taxonomies, retention and associated governance policies.

Fred Diers: How to Create a Credible Retention Schedule and Information Governance Package (AUDIO)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:46:14 -0800

2011 SLIS Lecture: Stephen Abram on The Future of Libraries and Learning (VIDEO)

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:00:34 -0800

Stephen Abram's 2011 SLIS Lecture presentation, The Future: Frankenbooks, Social Libraries and Learning, was recorded at the 2011 California Library Association Conference in Pasadena, CA.

2011 SLIS Lecture: Stephen Abram on The Future of Libraries and Learning (AUDIO)

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:01:02 -0800

Stephen Abram's 2011 SLIS Lecture presentation, The Future: Frankenbooks, Social Libraries and Learning, was recorded at the 2011 California Library Association Conference in Pasadena, CA.

Maureen Sullivan: Getting Professionally Involved (VIDEO)

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:14:48 -0800

Maureen Sullivan, Vice President/President Elect of the American Library Association, will talk about the importance of getting professionally involved in library associations. She will provide advice on how to get involved, how to network effectively, and the benefits of professional involvement. Sullivan will also talk about getting elected to a national leadership position in the profession's largest association.

Maureen Sullivan: Getting Professionally Involved (AUDIO)

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:13:48 -0800

Cherie Givens & Helen Sherman: Navigating the Hiring Process for Federal Government (VIDEO)

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:20:14 -0800

Applying to the federal government has its own unique process. Hear from experts in the field on how to navigate the hiring and application process. Learn how to "read" specialized vocabulary and common terminology unique to the many different agencies of the federal government. Receive advice on how to think critically about job postings and "match" your resume and skills to the job announcement. This specialized advice is aimed at helping MLIS students and jobseekers optimize their chances to land a federal information position.

Cherie Givens & Helen Sherman: Navigating the Hiring Process for Federal Government (AUDIO)

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:19:40 -0800

Rob McLauchlin: Designing and Implementing an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Strategy and Governance Initiative: A Case Study (MARA VIDEO)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:24:59 -0700

Electronic record collections are no longer an area of specialized expertise, but rather a dominant part of record manager's professional life. Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and the ability to access and analyze core information are of strategic importance in an information and process–driven business environment. This case study describes the creation of a focused Enterprise Content Management Strategy and Governance initiative at a major oil and gas exploration and production organization with operations in North and South America, Europe, Kurdistan and South East Asia. The strategy designed to support the priorities of senior management, which included hydrocarbon identification, global finance, supply management and asset performance management – required the development of an ECM Roadmap for unstructured data. The presenter will discuss program development, implementation, and progress made toward meeting document requirements associated with information needs in the areas of regulatory/legal compliance as well as many business drivers.

Rob McLauchlin: Designing and Implementing an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Strategy and Governance Initiative: A Case Study (MARA AUDIO)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:23:32 -0700

Jane Meyers: The Lubuto Library Project: Proving the Value of High-quality Public-access Libraries in International Development (VIDEO)

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:52:05 -0700

The Lubuto Library Project (LLP) is the perfect example of the positive impact libraries can have on international development. LLP President Jane Meyers will discuss LLP's efforts to assist with both educational and economic development in Zambia. You'll also meet a SLIS graduate who is working to create new libraries in Zambia. This colloquia presentation will leave you inspired to get involved and share your LIS knowledge for the betterment of our worldwide communities.

Jane Meyers: The Lubuto Library Project: Proving the Value of High-quality Public-access Libraries in International Development (AUDIO)

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:51:26 -0700

Jeff Frank: The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Gulf Coast Libraries and Their Disaster Planning (VIDEO)

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:58:08 -0700

Recent SJSU SLIS grad, Jeff Frank, will discuss his thesis and the research he conducted while working on his thesis. With the tsunami in Japan and Hurricane Irene in the Northeast, this study of the impact of Hurricane Katrina is more relevant than ever. This presentation will especially be of interest to anyone who needs to create or update a library disaster plan.

Jeff Frank: The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Gulf Coast Libraries and Their Disaster Planning (AUDIO)

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:57:30 -0700

Blane Dessy & Nancy Faget: Careers in Federal Libraries and Agencies (VIDEO)

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:37:30 -0700

Learn about the many different career possibilities that exist in federal libraries and government agencies for MLIS graduates. The speakers provide an overview of this dynamic field and of the numerous opportunities available in medical, law, academic, public, and technical libraries and government agencies around the world. They discuss the skills needed to be competitive, and what qualifications can make you marketable for entering different positions in federal government agencies.

Blane Dessy & Nancy Faget: Careers in Federal Libraries and Agencies (AUDIO)

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:36:58 -0700

Jack Plunkett: The Next Boom (VIDEO)

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:37:08 -0700

Jack Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, will discuss his recent, award-winning book The Next Boom — What You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know About the World Between Now and 2025. His well-documented analysis looks at what we might expect in health care, energy, consumer habits, education, and other areas that impact all of us. More information about the book is available at Plunkett Research.

Jack Plunkett: The Next Boom (AUDIO)

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:36:33 -0700

Mary Beth Herkert: Records Management in the Cloud (MARA VIDEO)

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:01:25 -0700

As more and more companies and even governments are outsourcing to the cloud, how can Records Managers possibly begin to manage information for retention and disposition? How can government retain custody of public records? And, how can anyone provide access to the information when the cloud's vendor controls how long a record is kept? The presenter will give one perspective on the challenges records managers face when working in the cloud and will show how the state of Oregon is actually embracing the cloud to manage government records in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Mary Beth Herkert: Records Management in the Cloud (MARA AUDIO)

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:00:58 -0700

Debbie Hansen: The Founding of San José State's School of Library and Information Science (VIDEO)

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:36:37 -0700

This presentation will discuss the beginnings of San José State's School of Library and Information and describe some of the challenges the pioneering program faced in the 1920s and 1930s. The talk will highlight the school's innovative and experimental programming and its long-term commitment to making professional education possible for qualified individuals regardless of their personal background or status.

Debbie Hansen: The Founding of San José State's School of Library and Information Science (AUDIO)

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:36:10 -0700

Steve Bailey: Is it worth investing in records management? (MARA VIDEO)

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:50:08 -0700

Many promises are often made regarding the benefits which investment in improved records management will deliver, including increases in productivity and savings in overheads and operating costs. But can we really be sure this is the case? How robust is the existing evidence base for the 'return on investment' offered by records management and what are the implications if it is not as strong as we might think?

This session will explore the above questions in the context of work conducted in the UK higher education sector using an innovative tool which enables users to accurately measure the impact of a records management-based change initiative. In addition it will consider the implications of data produced by 6 case studies using this tool for records management more generally by challenging received wisdom regarding the efficacy of various aspects of the records management toolkit and when and how they may most profitably be utilized.

Steve Bailey: Is it worth investing in records management? (MARA AUDIO)

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:49:25 -0700

2011 SLIS Convocation (VIDEO)

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:26:18 -0700

Watch the 2011 SJSU SLIS Convocation held on 21 May 2011 in San José, CA.

Steven Ramirez: How Cutting Edge Information and Text Mining Creates Hidden Value (VIDEO)

Wed, 04 May 2011 14:58:35 -0700

What secrets about information collection, modeling, and data analysis techniques do innovative management consultants deliver to succeed in the competitive private sector? This timely presentation demonstrates how Beyond the Arc, consultants to one of the world's largest banks, unlocks and integrates the value of commonly underutilized data sources, advanced data mining, and text analytics attract and retain profitable clients and improve customer experience.

Steven Ramirez: How Cutting Edge Information and Text Mining Creates Hidden Value (AUDIO)

Wed, 04 May 2011 14:58:06 -0700

Ruth Kifer: The Reality Eight Years After Opening (VIDEO)

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:13:26 -0700

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library opened in 2003 as the cornerstone of the University, the public library's downtown branch, and thus an anchor institution in San Jose. This session answers the question of how the world's largest joint university/city library remains true to their unique missions and how it addresses the challenges of diverse clientele, innovation, and budget cuts.

Ruth Kifer: The Reality Eight Years After Opening (AUDIO)

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:12:21 -0700

Joni Bodart and Beth Wrenn-Estes: YA Authors and Librarians as Trusted Adults for Disconnected Teens (VIDEO)

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:10:31 -0700

This presentation will examine the issue of alienated or disconnected teens and young adult literature, the importance of understanding the culture of adolescence and what genres and materials should be included in collections to provide resources for this growing population.

Teens today are more separated from adult society than ever. Themes in the materials designed for today's teens depict their alienation and everyday lives, spanning a wide spectrum of issues. The authors of YA literature are reaching teens through their books, and YA librarians can enhance these efforts by promoting YA materials and their authors to teens.

Joni Bodart and Beth Wrenn-Estes: YA Authors and Librarians as Trusted Adults for Disconnected Teens (AUDIO)

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:10:29 -0700

Roberto Haro: New Librarians in a Rapidly Changing Technological World (VIDEO)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:06:30 -0700

The goal of San Jose State's SLIS program is for its graduates to handle any and all functions that involve capturing, organizing and disseminating information. SLIS core competencies are both goals and guidelines for instruction and professional actualization. Two challenges are: to provide better library and information services to traditional and non-traditional clients; and to adapt to the doubling of knowledge every few months, and the rapid technological advances in software and hardware.

Roberto Haro: New Librarians in a Rapidly Changing Technological World (AUDIO)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:05:57 -0700

Kristen Rebmann: Supporting Multiliteracies via Collaborative Digital Storytelling Projects (VIDEO)

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:59:14 -0700

This presentation reports on an ethnographic study of digital storytelling activities in a semi-structured afterschool program. Focus is placed on the uses of digital stories, an already well-regarded form of afterschool programming, as artifacts of joint imagining. Traditionally, digital stories are developed by authors working independently yet, when produced collaboratively, digital stories allow different afterschool subgroups with diverse goals for participation to shape the trajectory of activity and imagining.

Kristen Rebmann: Supporting Multiliteracies via Collaborative Digital Storytelling Projects (AUDIO)

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:58:38 -0700

Penny Peck: Teen Readers' Advisory (VIDEO)

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:37:40 -0800

Readers' Advisory is still an essential skill for a Youth Services Librarian, even in the age of Internet tools such as Novelist, Kidsreads.com, and various websites. In this presentation, learn how to identify popular authors and series for readers age 8-12, and be able to find read-a-likes for popular tween books. This presentation will give you skills in the SLIS Core Competency of "recognize the social, cultural and economic dimensions of information use."

Penny Peck: Teen Readers' Advisory (AUDIO)

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:37:35 -0800

Geof Huth: What My Career Has Taught Me (MARA VIDEO)

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:21:39 -0800

Deciding to join the field of archives and records management is a strange one, a rare career choice, but one filled with many interesting challenges and fruitful rewards. Geof Huth will discuss his own career, how he chose to enter the field, and how he took advantage of opportunities to create a rewarding career but one not at all like the one he had imagined for himself. He will discuss what newcomers to the field need to think about and be prepared to do to find their own surprising careers.

Geof Huth: What My Career Has Taught Me (MARA AUDIO)

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:08:16 -0800

Audra Caplan: Leadership and Advocacy (VIDEO)

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:18:47 -0800

This is an important and challenging time to be a leader. Public Library leaders are expected to have great motivational and communication skills; be innovators, risk takers and strategic thinkers. At the same time they are expected to be fiscally responsible and politically savvy. Both types of professional development are extremely important for current and potential leaders. We need leaders who can understand the importance of advocacy and we need leaders who understand that what we are able to achieve depends entirely on the quality of our relationships.

Audra Caplan: Leadership and Advocacy (AUDIO)

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:18:11 -0800

Pat Franks: ecords Management in a Social Media World (MARA VIDEO)

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:13:50 -0800

"Social media" is an umbrella term that encompasses a number of emerging technologies that can facilitate some type of activity between individuals and groups both inside and outside the organization. Social media tools include blogs, wikis, podcasts, social networking sites, and sites to share photos and bookmarks. Government agencies on all levels leverage social media to collaborate with co-workers and to interact with citizens, and companies use social media to inform and influence consumers. Even heavily regulated firms, like those in the financial sector, know social media can help them gain a competitive advantage.

Dr. Pat Franks will discuss the impact of social media on records management and present practical tools and strategies currently employed to control records created through or residing in social media technologies.

Pat Franks: ecords Management in a Social Media World (MARA AUDIO)

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:13:23 -0800

Merv Richter: Eloquent™ Software Solutions for Archives and Records Management (MARA VIDEO)

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:11:01 -0800

Merv Richter will use screen shots of the Eloquent Records™ software to show how the Web-based system integrates an organization's classification scheme and retention schedule to fully mange paper as well as electronic records. Batch operations destroy electronic and paper records, updating the metadata with the date of destruction. Records with an "archive" disposition are easily flagged for description and processing by Eloquent Archives™, a fully integrated companion product.

The presentation will cover the storage, retrieval and tracking of hard-copy records as well as the efficient filing of Email, PDFs, scanned and various other types of digital content. Mr. Richter will discuss the challenge of giving filing responsibility to the people creating the records, while retaining control in the hands of the Records Department.

Merv Richter: Eloquent™ Software Solutions for Archives and Records Management (MARA AUDIO)

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:10:18 -0800

Owen Linderholm: By The Numbers - a case study in using research, information flows, publishing and social media within a global enterprise (VIDEO)

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:25:03 -0800

Microsoft is one of the world's largest commercial enterprises and it specializes in information. But even for such a large organization, it can be difficult to accurately find and deliver information to the public in a compelling way. By The Numbers was an enormously successful, highly visible project that reflected rapid reaction, research, understanding of information, presentation of that information and social media amplification of the information in a highly successful way. We will look at how it came about and how research and information curation played a big role in the project.

Owen Linderholm: By The Numbers - a case study in using research, information flows, publishing and social media within a global enterprise (AUDIO)

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:24:35 -0800

Kim Ly Bui-Burton: California Library Association and library leadership (VIDEO)

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:43:50 -0800

These are unprecedented times for the communities we serve, our libraries and our profession. In order to navigate with power, influence and creativity, the practice of library leadership must be active and sustained. This presentation describes how the California Library Association develops leaders, advocates for libraries and provides opportunities for SLIS student participation - as experienced by this year's CLA President - in the midst of changing and challenging times.

Kim Ly Bui-Burton: California Library Association and library leadership (AUDIO)

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:42:58 -0800

2010 SLIS Lecture: Dr. Sandy Hirsh on Future of SLIS and LIS (VIDEO)

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:49:20 -0800

SLIS Director Sandy Hirsh's 2010 SLIS Lecture presentation, Ready to Meet the Future: Preparing Graduates for Success in a Rapidly Changing Field, was recorded at the 2010 California Library Association Conference in Sacramento, CA.

2010 SLIS Lecture: Dr. Sandy Hirsh on Future of SLIS and LIS (AUDIO)

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:48:54 -0800

Mary Ann Harlan: Conceptualizations of Information Literacy and Youth Practices (VIDEO)

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:39:20 -0700

Information literacy is a term with two distinct parts, both of which hold popular and discipline-specific connotations impacting how we understand the concept. This presentation examines conceptualizations of information and literacy; both within popular understandings and within disciplines. It then further examines research through the lens of Generic, Situated, and Transformative windows focusing on youth’s information practices and literacy experiences.

Mary Ann Harlan: Conceptualizations of Information Literacy and Youth Practices (AUDIO)

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:38:46 -0700

Melinda Cervantes: Public Libraries: Evolution or Marginalization? (VIDEO)

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:25:03 -0700

Public Libraries in the U.S. have successfully evolved overtime, in recent years moving from print as the dominant source of information, to electronic access and digital formats. Each of these “movements” occurred at the pace at which a library was able and willing to change. Today, public libraries are confronted with external forces such as Google, Amazon, Netflix and even publishers who are well down the road to marginalizing public libraries. Is it too late?

Melinda Cervantes: Public Libraries: Evolution or Marginalization? (AUDIO)

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:24:31 -0700

Mary-Jo Romaniuk: Library Leadership Development: What does this mean and why should we care? (VIDEO)

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:55:26 -0700

The library profession has mirrored the pre-occupation in the public and for-profit sectors that there is a looming leadership deficit. This presentation reviews the current state of leadership development, with a focus on the library profession, and reviews the research on best practice in leadership development that suggests what programs ought to encompass and how they should be structured and evaluated.

Mary-Jo Romaniuk: Library Leadership Development: What does this mean and why should we care? (AUDIO)

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:53:54 -0700

David Best: Managing Risks in Web-Based Records (MARA VIDEO)

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:35:05 -0700

As the Web has matured over the past two decades, it has increasingly become embedded in the conduct of the daily activities of organizations and businesses. Once used primarily as a marketing tool, companies are increasingly using it as a means of promulgating other information, including policies and procedures, and terms and conditions of engagement, and as a means of conducting business transactions. Often overlooked is the fact that Web-based records are subject to the same legal and fiscal requirements as their more traditional counterparts, and that unlike other records, those on the web are both universally available and persistent.

This session will look at this particular aspect of web governance, considering the risks posed by web-based records and the actions needed for organizations to manage them.

David Best: Managing Risks in Web-Based Records (MARA AUDIO)

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:34:23 -0700

Jon Voss: Exploring the Use of Linked Data to Bridge State and Federal Archives (MARA VIDEO)

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:14:05 -0700

Jon Voss will discuss Civil War Data 150 ("CWD150"), a collaborative project of the Archives of Michigan, the Internet Archive, and Freebase. CWD150 seeks to link Civil War archives and data from separate state and national sources in an open community-maintained database (Freebase), and create interactive web applications to help crowdsource the data linking. The project presents research questions of particular interest to archivists regarding the use of strong identifiers and shared ontologies, as well as uses for shared metadata in the context of the Semantic Web.

Jon Voss: Exploring the Use of Linked Data to Bridge State and Federal Archives (MARA AUDIO)

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:13:36 -0700

ALASC: Grant Writing for Libraries 101 (VIDEO)

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:20:21 -0700

Curious about the grant writing process? Considering taking SLIS’s grant writing course in the future?

This interactive online panel discussion features grant writing experts Patty Wong, SLIS lecturer and County Librarian/Chief Archivist for Yolo County Library, and Lisa Valdez, SLIS Grant Coordinator.

ALASC: Grant Writing for Libraries 101 (AUDIO)

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:19:37 -0700

Curious about the grant writing process? Considering taking SLIS’s grant writing course in the future?

2010 SLIS Convocation (VIDEO)

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:19:56 -0700

Watch the 2010 SJSU SLIS Convocation held on 15 May 2010 in San José, CA.

Eric Goldman: Regulating Reputation Systems (VIDEO)

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:19:39 -0700

Reputational information helps decision-makers predict a company's or person's future performance based on their past behavior. Our economy is filled with systems that capture and publish reputational information; examples include credit reporting databases, eBay feedback ratings, job references and consumer product reviews. This talk will survey various reputation systems, discuss some lessons about designing and implementing them, and explore how legal regulation can help or hinder the process.

Eric Goldman: Regulating Reputation Systems (AUDIO)

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:19:03 -0700

Ricardo Antoni: REFORMA: Connecting Libraries, Latinos, and the Spanish-Speaking Population for More than 30 Years (VIDEO)

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:24:10 -0700

REFORMA is the National Organization to promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and Spanish-Speaking populations. This presentation reviews REFORMA's mission and history, addresses its relevance for today's information professional, and speculates on its relevance for future professionals as well. The presentation concludes with a specific profile of current goals, activities, membership, and future plans of one of REFORMA's more active chapters, Bibliotecas para la Gente, located in Northern California.

Ricardo Antoni: REFORMA: Connecting Libraries, Latinos, and the Spanish-Speaking Population for More than 30 Years (AUDIO)

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:23:34 -0700

Sarah Flowers: Contributing to a Professional Journal: Tips from the Editor of YALS (VIDEO)

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:18:34 -0700

Contributing to professional journals won't make you rich, but it will provide solid material for your resumé and will help you demonstrate your commitment to the profession when you apply for a job or promotion. Learn how an ALA journal is put together and how you can contribute for fun and professional development.

Sarah Flowers: Contributing to a Professional Journal: Tips from the Editor of YALS (AUDIO)

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:17:57 -0700

Mayor Dennis Donohue: In the Crosshairs Again: The Salinas Public Library's Challenges and Promise (VIDEO)

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:38:23 -0700

Salinas has a unique place in the annals of recent library history. Financial challenges in 2004-2005 brought the city to the brink of closing its libraries. Because Salinas is known as the home of Nobel laureate John Steinbeck, the threatened closure of the city's libraries held significance extending well beyond city limits, and the struggle to save them gained international attention. Libraries are often the most affected departments in an era of municipal scarcity. Despite the earlier success to save Salinas's libraries, they are once again in the "crosshairs" as the City faces significant financial challenges. This presentation will make the case that a vibrant library system is at the heart of the revitalization of Salinas for the 21st century.

Mayor Dennis Donohue: In the Crosshairs Again: The Salinas Public Library's Challenges and Promise (AUDIO)

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:37:53 -0700

Kristen Rebmann: Building a Distributed Research and Writing Group for the SLIS Community (VIDEO)

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:14:23 -0700

The faculty advisor to LISSTEN, Dr. Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, will discuss the development of a distributed group devoted to research and writing that is meeting via Elluminate. She will provide background to the LISSTEN-sponsored Research and Writing group and discuss its recent activities and goals for the future.

Kristen Rebmann: Building a Distributed Research and Writing Group for the SLIS Community (AUDIO)

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:13:57 -0700

Joni Richards Bodart and Beth Wrenn-Estes: The Need for Information about Current Trends in Adolescent Development and Culture in LIS Classes For Young Adult/Teen/Tween Librarians (VIDEO)

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:49:14 -0700

LIS classes on tweens/teens needs to include information on adolescent development and adolescent culture to help librarians understand the age group with whom they will be working. LIS programs that include information about stages of adolescent development as well as instruction about materials for tweens and teens create effective teen librarians.

Librarians who understand the psychological development of adolescents understand the value of providing materials that help overcome the challenges tweens/teens face in today's world.

Joni Richards Bodart and Beth Wrenn-Estes: The Need for Information about Current Trends in Adolescent Development and Culture in LIS Classes For Young Adult/Teen/Tween Librarians (AUDIO)

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:48:44 -0700

Fred A. Pulzello: The Value of Applying the GARP to Your Organization (MARA VIDEO)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:25:10 -0700

This session provides an overview of the Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles℠ (GARP℠), and explores practical implications for an organization's information management program. It is only through the information an organization records that it can know what it has done and effectively plan what it will do in the future. In the world of business today, it is critical for businesses to achieve this level of transparency and accountability through compliant recordkeeping. Understand the value of using Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles℠ to measure your organization's progress toward a compliant enterprise-wide program.

Fred A. Pulzello: The Value of Applying the GARP to Your Organization (MARA AUDIO)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:24:36 -0700

John Phillips: Archivists, Librarians, and Records Managers - Sharing Information Management Concepts and Practice (MARA VIDEO)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:45:50 -0800

Information Management is a set of professional concepts and practices that enable organizations to capture, retain, protect, preserve, and deliver information. Such information could be in the form of active computer system data, documents used for reference purposes, or official records that serve as evidence of actions and activities. With today's technology driven workplaces, individuals manage information as electronic mail messages, personal computer files, Internet web pages, or as data in software applications. However, while the format of the information and the system in which it resides may vary, common information principles and practices are used by Archivists, Librarians, and Records Managers to deliver professional information management services. This presentation will discuss the activities of these professionals, how they are similar/dissimilar, and some workplace issues that can be expected when their respective skills and education must be directed toward solving organizational information management challenges.

John Phillips: Archivists, Librarians, and Records Managers - Sharing Information Management Concepts and Practice (MARA AUDIO)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:45:15 -0800

Rita Torres: Zero to 30 - Full Speed Ahead to Retirement! (AUDIO)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:00:58 -0800

You've only just begun your career - what do you mean "plan for retirement?" A library career is a lifetime; 30 years give or take a few years. Many librarians dream about the trip they will take, the books they will read/write, the big projects they will embark upon when they retire. But retirement planning begins the day you complete your library studies. Do you have a plan? Do you have a "bucket list" of professional achievements? Will you be ready to leave librarianship behind?

Rita Torres: Zero to 30 - Full Speed Ahead to Retirement! (VIDEO)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:00:17 -0800

Christine Connors: The Evolution of Controlled Vocabularies (VIDEO)

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:50:25 -0800

New technologies and data modeling methods are providing exciting new means for managing data in our organizations. Companies large and small, arts and cultural heritage organizations, academic institutions and governments are all embarking on projects to improve the transmission, clarity and often transparency of the data they curate. What are these technologies? Where can these methods be learned? What new career opportunities are there for info pros? Join us as we explore the possibilities.

Bill Manago: The Future of Records Management (MARA VIDEO)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:24:56 -0800

The co-author of the DoD 5015.2 Records Management Specification will give us a view into upcoming changes in technology, standards, and best practices that will impact your records and information management programs.

The following topics will be addressed:

-NARA’s big-bucket vs. little buckets directive
-Records Management Services standards development
-Records Management Maturity Model development
-E-Discovery requirement
-RMA interoperability requirements

The discussion will conceptualize how changes in technology, practices, and standards can be used to streamline and improve your records management program.

Beth Gallaway: From Advocacy to Activism: Taking Professional Involvements to the Next Level (VIDEO)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:47:07 -0800

Beth Gallaway, chair of the YALSA Advocacy Task Force, discusses how young adult librarians can work for change within their systems, evaluates professional resources and support networks in place to ensure success, and dishes about her own experiences and lessons learned in working with a variety of organizations and associations.

2009 Lazerow Lecture: Richard Geiger on News Librarianship (VIDEO)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:14:57 -0800

Phoenix Revisited: Musing from a News Librarian

Richard Geiger, retired Library and Research Director at The San Francisco Chronicle, SLA Fellow, and winner of the SLA John Cotton Dana Award, will regale you with tales of his three decades as a newspaper librarian at The San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury–News. And yes, many of the old–time journalists did keep a fifth of booze in their bottom drawer.

Geiger has seen newsroom technology move from typewriters and Linotype machines to personal computers, websites, blogs, databases and video. He supervised the transition of newspaper libraries from clipping files, print photographs and negatives to online text and digital image archives. Geiger will discuss the current state of the news media and its impact on news libraries.

Daniel Livingstone: Opening up Education in Games, Simulations and Virtual Worlds (VIDEO)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:32:24 -0700

Computer games, simulations and virtual worlds are making increasing inroads into academic education and corporate training. This is often fuelled by a desire to improve engagement, or to immerse learning in realistic simulated settings, but often limited by economics and resources. Open Education initiatives hint at solutions, but there are some particular challenges in opening access to virtual world, game and simulation educational resources, and in integrating learning and assessment from these into existing systems and practices.

Ken Haycock: Advocacy: Building Influence for Change (VIDEO)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:26:22 -0700

Advocacy is not public relations. It is not “getting the message out”. It is not “leg days”. According to Ken Haycock, advocacy is a planned, deliberate, sustained effort to develop understanding and support incrementally over time. Learn from the research on influence and dozens of interviews with politicians, aides and effective library advocates.

Mike Males: An Interview (VIDEO)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:36:07 -0700

This wide-ranging interview with one of the nation’s top youth studies scholars includes a review of Dr. Males’ large body of research, his views on youth, culture and public policy, as well as implications for our own library institutions.

Joe Matthews: Library Balanced Scorecard Overview (VIDEO)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:54:34 -0700

Joe Matthews will discuss the origin and evolution of the "Balanced Scorecard," how the Library Balanced Scorecard can be useful in communicating the value of the library to various stakeholders, and assist the library in identifying and tracking performance measures to help lead managers and staff in achieving library goals.

Michael P. Martin: There's a Hole in the Bucket: One Institution's Method of Preserving Electronic Records (VIDEO)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:23:27 -0800

Preserving electronic records is always a difficult proposition. Hardware, software programs and formats are constantly in flux. So what do you do to allow you to hit this moving target? There are some basic guiding principles and actions that you can follow that help maintain and preserve electronic records. By discussing what to do to with specific file formats: including still-images, video and audio files, text documents, relational databases, spreadsheets, websites and email, maintaining electronic records for future researchers, archivists and scholars can be possible.

Gina Jones: Archiving the US Elections Websphere: An Historical Perspective (VIDEO)

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:02:05 -0700

The Library of Congress has archived Web content for the last five elections and has a significant body of work comprising more than 30 Terabytes of election content. Although tools and processes have improved significantly since the efforts to capture Election 2000 Web materials, the challenges of Web 2.0 and the ever evolving nature of the Web presents new challenges every election. Ms. Jones provide an historical overview of the elections collections from selection to cataloging and Web archiving challenges in creating quality Web archives.

Amy Cheney: Young Adult Outreach, Serving a Multicultural Population, Partnerships and how to make it all work for the KIDS! (VIDEO)

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:15:06 -0700

Dr. Joni Bodart interviews Amy Cheney about her award winning Alameda County Juvenile Detention Center program and its "culture of reading." The interview will also include history of the program, what Cheney is doing currently, and what she would like to see in the future. The Write to Read program brings in authors who speak to the residents about their own lives and how reading and writing has influenced them and changed their lives.

Dan Fuller: Library Jobs in California and Economic Recession – 2009 (VIDEO)

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:27:49 -0700

Institutions and job seekers in California have mutual concerns about the market for jobs in the state. Further they want to know what the impact of the economic recession has had on the jobs market. Based on a two year study of job postings from California and surrounding states, the preliminary data indicates the current market is trending down in the recession after two stable years. The data offers insight into the current state of the jobs market and what job seekers are facing in the immediate future.

Thomas Norris: Establishing an Effective Records Program: Considerations and Choices (MARA VIDEO)

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:19:34 -0700

[MARA Guest Lecture]

Establishing an effective new records program or overhauling an existing one so that the resulting program is truly effective requires a clear vision, careful planning, and judicious consideration of numerous choices. Some components of a records management program are essential while others are elective, but even the key components require decisions regarding methods and philosophy. Those decisions should be based upon the organizational environment and reflect a results oriented approach.

Jane Light and Sarah Houghton-Jan: The Filtering Challenge at San José Public Library (VIDEO)

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:08:41 -0700

This presentation will describe the proposal from a City Council Member to filter library Internet access and the response of the Library. Topics will include the Library’s testing of filters and other research, the community outreach process, and how the issue has evolved over an eighteen month period.

Jeff Paul: An overview of SJSU's Librarians for Tomorrow Program (VIDEO)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:41:00 -0700

Recruiting and retaining library school students from underrepresented groups has been a challenge for the profession for decades. ALA's Spectrum Scholar Program, the Knowledge River Program and recent initiatives sponsored by the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program have successfully brought new students from underrepresented groups to enhance the depth, breadth and diversity of librarianship in response to changing demographics.

This program highlights recent diversity and professional recruitment studies with an overview of SJSU's Librarians for Tomorrow Program. Students in the Librarians for Tomorrow program will be present to share their experiences at SJSU.

Adele Fasick: From Board Books to FaceBook: Children's Services in a Time of Change (VIDEO)

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:28:10 -0700

Children's lives have changed dramatically; have library services changed enough to keep up with them? In an age of smart phones and social networking, where do library services fit into children's lives? This talk looks as the library as a part of an information network linked to resources in the community and to the larger world. What practices do we give up and what do we keep in this new environment?

David L. Loertscher: Should Libraries Evolve or Reinvent Themselves? (VIDEO)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:52:45 -0700

Think of the challenges: the Detroit automakers, healthcare, the energy crisis, and the economy just to name a few. Evolve or reinvent? Think of the Google Generation and libraries. Do we evolve or reinvent ourselves? In this presentation, a foundation of research is used to develop a new theory of school libraries as an example of what a reinvention might look like. However, can a field actually reinvent itself?

Nancy Kunde: Strategic Planning for Records Management (MARA VIDEO)

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:52:51 -0700

[MARA Guest Lecture]

The purpose of a Records Information Management Plan is to provide a strategic focus for the direction and development of records management for the organization. Join us to learn more about strategic planning for records management from Nancy M. Kunde, Records Officer for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives. Ms. Kunde, who is both a certified archivist and a certified records manager, will address the convergence of skills necessary to manage records. She will also discuss the need to integrate records management into the IT infrastructure of organizations.

Ken Haycock: Dual Use Libraries: Guidelines for Success (VIDEO)

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:10:01 -0800

Combined libraries have been studied extensively for more than 30 years. Common advantages and disadvantages have been identified, together with typical problems. From the work of researchers in three countries, predictors of success have been identified for joint-use ventures.

Alan Andolsen: Where do you want to go today? Leadership, Motivation, and Career Planning (MARA VIDEO)

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:07:01 -0800

[MARA Guest Lecture]

Records managers are constantly faced with the challenge to perform in environments where their profession and responsibilities are not understood and often not appreciated. The keys to success include three vital factors: leadership, motivation, and career planning. Records managers must first lead and motivate their personnel to perform daily records management tasks with high quality. Leadership and motivation does not stop there, however, but extends also to gaining the commitment and participation of top management and other staff to the records management program. Success does not happen naturally. The successful records manager exercises leadership and motivation within a careful career plan. This presentation will examine key elements of leadership, motivation, and career planning designed to strengthen records managers in their daily efforts.

Barbara Reed: Understanding and applying the records continuum (MARA VIDEO)

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:06:53 -0800

[MARA Guest Lecture]

The records continuum theory and its more familiar representation in model form, is offered as an alternative to the linear representation of recordkeeping in the lifecycle model. Many find its expression dense and unapproachable, but it represents a holistic approach to recordkeeping independent of era, format and age of records. It encompasses both records management and archival practice thus providing a means of unifying the field of recordkeeping. This presentation uses approachable case study based examples to orient participants to the records continuum illustrating its utility as a thinking tool and a conceptual basis for approaching recordkeeping in the twenty-first century.

Bill Somerville: How Do You Find the Philanthropic Doorbell? (VIDEO)

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:13:45 -0800

There are 73,000 philanthropic foundations. How do you find intervention points with these folks? What makes your project fundable? What are some relevant areas of interest that foundations have? Libraries have a challenge in their hands in reaching out to young people, low-income and minority youth. Libraries have wonderful assets in their facilities, their imaginative programs, and their commitment to the community. We will explore all of this.

Will Manley: American Libraries...Past, Present, and Future (VIDEO)

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:30:42 -0800

In evaluating and analyzing the role of libraries in American society, too much emphasis has been placed on how technology has developed and not enough attention has been devoted to how people have evolved. The mistake that many observers make today is seeing people as an extension of technology (which is understandable given the number of people with blue teeth sticking out of their ears) and not as human beings.

Bryan McCann: I'm a Reference Librarian...So How Did I Wind Up Here? (VIDEO)

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:35:54 -0800

After 15 years as a reference librarian in both public and academic libraries, Bryan made a transition to the information technology group at the Stanford Business School, where he’s been happily ensconced for the last 8 years. Our interview will explore the career choices and opportunities that led him to this point, the challenges of managing in a large academic organization, and what library school lessons are still relevant in the life of a "non-practicing" librarian.

Rick Moss: A Blending of Cultures: Museum Practice and Library Imperatives (VIDEO)

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:29:06 -0800

The merger of a private historical society with the Oakland public library in 1994 brought together two very similar, but fundamentally different, professional cultures. The administrative challenge has been to convince staff, using examples of best practice from both disciplines, that these two cultures can reach common ground and create a new paradigm for the seamless delivery of service to the public.

Roberta Shaffer: Do You Want a Future with the Feds? (VIDEO)

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:52:55 -0800

Roberta Shaffer discusses career opportunities with the federal government.

Documentation
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A captioned version of the presentation will be available on the SLIS Website soon.

Jennifer Devlin: Beacons of Sustainability: Libraries Meeting the 2030 Challenge to Carbon Neutrality (VIDEO)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:43:00 -0800

Imagine a library that changed people's lives, not just through their access to information, but through their view of our place on this planet. Libraries, in their passion and precision for sharing information and for their place as the "heart" of our communities can also champion the role of sustainable living. Living sustainably requires a sea change, and libraries, new and old, can play a role in the adoption of that change. Through policy, practice and action libraries can be the of sustainability.

A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.

Jennifer Devlin: Beacons of Sustainability: Libraries Meeting the 2030 Challenge to Carbon Neutrality (AUDIO)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:41:58 -0800

David de Lorenzo: The Future of Special Collections Libraries in the 21st Century (VIDEO)

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:36:09 -0700

The Internet and the advent of born-digital items have had a significant influence on archives and special collections repositories in important and fundamental ways. The acquisition and preservation of artifacts and paper-based documents are no longer the sole raison d'etre. Traditional genre, such as posters, maps, correspondence, diaries, newspapers, photographs, etc. are now created and made available in electronic form only. This talk will focus on the effect such changes have had and what the future will bring to special collections in the areas of cataloging, access services, preservation, physical plant, staffing, and fund-raising.

A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.

David de Lorenzo: The Future of Special Collections Libraries in the 21st Century (AUDIO)

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:34:59 -0700

Amy Sonnie: SLIS Student on Publishing a Banned Book (VIDEO)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:51:15 -0700

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.

Amy Sonnie: SLIS Student on Publishing a Banned Book (AUDIO)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:50:49 -0700

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.

C. James Schmidt: A History of Censorship (VIDEO)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:46:40 -0700

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.

C. James Schmidt: A History of Censorship (AUDIO)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:47:19 -0700

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.

David A. Tyckoson: The Future of the Library: Why Libraries Matter in Today's Networked Society (VIDEO)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:54:34 -0700

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 Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA) New Student Interviews (VIDEO)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:26:19 -0700

SLIS instructor Dr. Patricia Franks interviews the first cohort of the SLIS Master of Archives and Records Administration

Fall 2008 Director's Forum (VIDEO)

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:30:33 -0700

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.

Fall 2008 Director's Forum (AUDIO)

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:29:17 -0700

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.

Ken Haycock: Library Leadership: Learning from the Business Bestsellers (VIDEO)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:55:41 -0700

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

Ken Haycock: Library Leadership: Learning from the Business Bestsellers (AUDIO)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:53:40 -0700

Sarah Dudley: Law Librarianship Overview (VIDEO)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:17:38 -0700

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: Correctional Librarianship Overview (VIDEO)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:23:19 -0700

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.

David Loertscher and Robin Williams: Client-side information literacy: The challenge of a new century (AUDIO)

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:26:44 -0700

California Library Association (CLA) presentation in Second Life

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.

This program was developed by the CLA Mentoring Committee in collaboration with the "CLA Special Project Using Second Life".

Mary George: So You Want to Be An Administrator... (VIDEO)

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:43:11 -0700

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.

A captioned version of the presentation is available on the SLIS Web site.

George Plosker: scitopia.org - Collaboration For More Successful Science And Technology Research (VIDEO)

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:48:26 -0700

At last year's national meeting of the Special Libraries Association, 15 of the world's leading science and technology societies announced the release of scitopia.org, a free web-based federated discovery tool that allows one-stop searching of their collected archives. The stated goal of the 15 societies, "increasing the efficiency and richness of science and technology research," will be discussed. This presentation will also include the development, content, technology and future plans of scitopia.org as well as its reception by the library community.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

Janelle Weaver: Open Access to Biomedical Literature (VIDEO)

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:48:43 -0700

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.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

Mengxiong Liu: My Fulbright Experience in Uruguay (VIDEO)

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:56:51 -0700

In 2007, Mengxiong Liu received the Fulbright Senior Specialist Program award and completed her Fulbright trip to Montevideo, Uruguay in November, where she evaluated the library systems and information literacy programs at the British Schools.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

Mengxiong Liu: My Fulbright Experience in Uruguay (AUDIO)

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:56:05 -0700

Heather Joseph: Open Access: What's New and What's Next? (VIDEO)

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:40:25 -0700

Heather Jospeh, Executive Director of the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), discusses the current state and potential advances in open access.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

David Loertscher and Robin Williams: How can librarians get back in the information game? (VIDEO)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:27:41 -0700

The learning commons has been defined as a learning laboratory where books don't get in the way. In the face of digitalization and the dominance of Google, the question is, "How can librarians get back in the information game?" The idea of a learning commons is now being tried in a number of academic libraries and the idea is being discussed for school libraries. This lecture will go on the offensive to push the library into the center of teaching and learning K-20 in the areas of competing directly with Google, collaboratively building high-level learning experiences with faculty, making the learning commons a one-stop place for expert assistance, developing a 24/7/365 presence, and experimenting to build in the library models of the very best teaching and learning. We will join Andrew Keen in his book The Cult of the Amateur in examining the role of expertise in information but with the realization that we must aggressively push in different ways if we are going to keep this profession relevant.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

David Loertscher and Robin Williams: How can librarians get back in the information game? (AUDIO)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:26:41 -0700

Charles Harmon: Write It Right (VIDEO)

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:50:42 -0700

Charles Harmon, Vice-President at Neal-Schuman, gives several tips for improving writing in book proposal and article abstracts will be offered.

A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.

Charles Harmon: From Idea to Print: Writing It Up (VIDEO)

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:48:30 -0700

Charles Harmon, Vice-President at Neal-Schuman, looks at the two major print arenas for publication in the LIS field: scholarly and professional books and journals. The difference between "scholarly" and "professional" media is described, and the various approaches to both venues are discussed. Guidance is given for contacting editors prior to submission and preparing initial e-mails and query letters for optimum response. Both financial consideration (fees for articles and royalties for books) and intellectual property consideration (copyright ownership, right of first publication, etc.) are described.

A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.

John Dove: What could search engine designers learn from the reference interview? (VIDEO)

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:01:02 -0700

Query specifications by typical users are notoriously imprecise. And for many searches it is impossible to expect the user to fully and accurately specify what they are interested in. Because they do not know what is available for the asking, users cannot be expected to specify exactly what they want. Reference librarians have been developing a craft that, among other things, deals with this incomplete specification of desired results. What can search engine designers learn from prior art to improve query results? John Dove, CEO of Credo Reference, will contrast Google's vision of the future with one where reference librarians may be called upon to expertly modify online query systems in order to significantly improve query results for their users.

A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website

John Dove: What could search engine designers learn from the reference interview? (AUDIO)

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:59:43 -0700

Ken Haycock: How to Think Like a Librarian (VIDEO)

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:18:43 -0800

Is there such a thing? Are there habits of mind uniquely applied by professional librarians? Are these intuitive or taught? How do they make a difference to the decisions we make, the actions we take, and the organizations we represent? Dr. Ken Haycock and Dr. Brooke Sheldon have just completed a book on the foundations of library and information science, beginning with "how to think like a librarian". Based on our research we perhaps need to add that this is not a humorous after dinner speech, or a defense of the "bunheads" but rather a clear explication of the basic principles of thinking like a professional librarian.

A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website

Ken Haycock: How to Think Like a Librarian (AUDIO)

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:17:16 -0800

insideSLIS: Spring 2008 New Student Interviews (VIDEO)

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:30:45 -0800

Dr. Anthony Bernier and SLIS student Paige Fujisue interviewed new students at the Spring 2008 Orientations in San José and Fullerton.

Doug McDavid: Virtual Libraries - Real People (VIDEO)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:06:27 -0800

Doug McDavid is the Executive Consultant with IBM’s Global Business Services and Almaden Research Lab. This presentation describes the business and learning to be done in virtual worlds, based on McDavid’s compelling interpersonal interactions including a serious approach to Second Life and its applications for global working collaborations. The presentation includes concepts such as the "presentation of self in everyday life," the surprising degree of the social nature of the experience with colleagues and peers, as well as meeting people outside the IBM community such as in the library, education and arts communities.

A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website

Doug McDavid: Virtual Libraries - Real People (AUDIO)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:05:00 -0800

Job Search Blast Off (VIDEO)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:13:13 -0800

To conclude the SJSU Career Center Job Search Blast Off, Laurie Morgan, SJSU Career Center Consultant, presented a live webcast for SLIS students and alumni.

Job Search Blast Off (AUDIO)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:12:02 -0800

To conclude the SJSU Career Center Job Search Blast Off, Laurie Morgan, SJSU Career Center Consultant, presented a live webcast for SLIS students and alumni.

ALASC Luminary Lecture: Susan Hanks (VIDEO)

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:49:49 -0800

Susan Hanks, SJSU SLIS graduate and President-Elect of the American Indian Library Association, discusses services for California's tribal libraries and communities.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

ALASC Luminary Lecture: Susan Hanks (AUDIO)

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:48:50 -0800

SLIS Forty for Forty Alumni Celebration (VIDEO)

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:02:43 -0800

SLIS celebrates its fortieth accreditation anniversary in 2008. During the past forty years, SLIS alumni have applied the knowledge, values, and skills they learned while in graduate school to make significant contributions in a wide range of library and information settings. The "Forty for Forty" celebration will honor the profound impact that SLIS alumni have had in both the public and private sectors.

Fall 2007 Director's Forum (VIDEO)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:57:45 -0800

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.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

Fall 2007 Director's Forum (AUDIO)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:57:18 -0800

2007 Lazerow Lecture: Jane Dysart on Internet Librarians: Trends & Forward Focus (VIDEO)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:00 -0800

Internet Librarians: Trends & Forward Focus
Jane Dysart monitors trends across North America from her office in Toronto. She plans the annual Internet Librarian, Computers in Libraries and KMWorld conferences on both coasts, staying just ahead of the curve with the help of numerous mentors and colleagues. Ms. Dysart was manager of Information Resources for the Royal Bank before forming Dysart and Jones, a consulting firm focusing on strategic planning, knowledge management and service design. She is a former president of SLA, recipient of the John Cotton Dana Award, instructor at the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto and a member of the SLIS International Advisory Council.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS website.

2007 Lazerow Lecture: Jane Dysart on Internet Librarians: Trends & Forward Focus (AUDIO)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:48:36 -0800

A Conversation with Stacey Aldrich, Deputy State Librarian, California State Library (VIDEO)

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:00:50 -0800

Question and Answer format with Stacey Aldrich and SLIS Director, Dr. Ken Haycock. This presentation was recorded on Wednesday, 28 November, 2007 on the San José State University Campus.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

A Conversation with Stacey Aldrich, Deputy State Librarian, California State Library (AUDIO)

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:59:52 -0800

Lorcan Dempsey: Libraries in the new network environment (VIDEO)

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:12:33 -0800

Libraries in the new network environment

Lorcan Dempsey is OCLC's Vice President for Research and Chief Strategist. He will give a thought-provoking presentation on the rapidly changing Web 2.0 environment and how libraries might dramatically shift their organizational and digital services models to align with these changes.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

Dan Fuller: Can Statewide Digital Libraries be Sustainable in K–12 Environments? (VIDEO)

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:14:19 -0800

Can Statewide Digital Libraries be Sustainable in K–12 Environments?

This presentation will review the results of the fifth annual K-12 Statewide Digital libraries survey. This has been an ongoing measurement of the offerings and changes since 2002. Specifically, Dr. Fuller will examine and discuss the sustainability of these statewide digital libraries and will assess their move from projects to accepted programs.

A captioned version is available from the SLIS website.

Dan Fuller: Can Statewide Digital Libraries be Sustainable in K–12 Environments? (AUDIO)

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:13:34 -0800

Can Statewide Digital Libraries be Sustainable in K–12 Environments?

A captioned version is available from the SLIS website.

Cathi Dunn MacRae: An Interview hosted by Dr. Anthony Bernier (VIDEO)

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:39:27 -0800

Cathi Dunn MacRae: An Interview hosted by Dr. Anthony Bernier

In her first public appearance since leaving the journal after serving ten years as Editor–in–Chief of VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates), the only independent professional journal for Young Adult Specialist librarians, Cathi Dunn MacRae is interviewed by SLIS faculty Dr. Anthony Bernier. MacRae comments on the state of YA Librarianship, her own career, and much more.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

Cathi Dunn MacRae: An Interview hosted by Dr. Anthony Bernier (AUDIO)

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:38:03 -0800

Cathi Dunn MacRae: An Interview hosted by Dr. Anthony Bernier

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

Helen Partridge: Evidence based library and information practice? (VIDEO)

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:40:42 -0800

Evidence Based Practice (EBP) has recently emerged as a topic of discussion amongst professionals within the library and information industry. Simply stated, EBP is the process of using formal research skills and methods to assist in decision making and establishing best practice. Are library and information professionals ready for EBP? This presentation will consider the role of EBP in the library profession including the barriers that exist in engaging in EBP within professional practice. The presentation will provide the opportunity to discuss the challenge of fostering a culture of evidence based library and information practice.

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

Helen Partridge: Evidence based library and information practice? (AUDIO)

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:39:31 -0800

A captioned version is available on the SLIS Website.

ALASC Luminary Lecture: Jeremy Kemp (VIDEO)

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:23:55 -0700

Second Life: 20 Lessons
Jeremy Kemp, SLIS Assistant Director for Second Life Campus, talks about Second Life and how it applies to library students, as well as how it can be used for outreach to Library communities.

A captioned version of this presentation is available on the SLIS Website.

ALASC Luminary Lecture: Jeremy Kemp (AUDIO)

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:24:03 -0700

Jane Light: The Changing State of Public Libraries (VIDEO)

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:42:01 -0700

Libraries face competitive pressures not primarily from other libraries but from online information resources, bookstores, and myriad other opportunities and demands for how people choose to spend their disposable time. Library customers have changing expectations about library service. Role of the public librarian is changing as the number of reference questions marked decreases. Although the mission of a public library is still valid, the service delivery methods and systems need to be improved and to be continuously responsive to changes in society in the communities we serve, and in the needs and expectations of our customers.