Systems and Services
Students understand the systems and technologies that facilitate the management and use of information resources to serve the diverse needs of users.
IIa. Students identify and analyze diverse information needs of individuals and communities.
Through my coursework, I have focused on the needs of a particular community that uses public libraries: those living with living with dementia and their caregivers.
LIS 5937 Graphic Novels
I created a presentation featuring graphic novels dealing with elder care.
LIS 6603 Basic Info Sources/Services
I created a LibGuide centered around Dementia in Public Libraries.
II.b. Students evaluate and select print and digital information resources and systems to meet needs of users.
LIS 6603 Basic Info Sources/Services
Through this Reference Quest assignment, I became familiar with searching for reference sources in a variety of formats. I've included the assignment and my answers.
II.c. Students understand and use appropriate information technology for information services.
LIS 5268 Tech for Infor Prof
For my final project, I wrote a paper exploring the assistive technology available to the visually impaired in public libraries.