Browse ALISE 2021 Works-in-Progress Showcase by Title

  • The role of cognitive authority in social media 
    Khader, Malak; Zimmerman, Tara; Allen, Jeff; Njeri, Millicent; Bank, Nicole; Guevara, Antonia (2021-09-20)
    This poster discusses the role that cognitive authority may play in the context of social media. A term coined by TD Wilson, “cognitive authority” refers to the authority that someone or some sources may have over the ...

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  • There’s a standard for that: Aligning academic aspirations, professional standards, and ALA accreditation 
    Owen, Heather; Oakleaf, Megan; Gray, Laverne (2021-09-20)
    The Syracuse University library and information science (LIS) program has committed to a new focus on INformation Justice, Equity, and Community EngagemenT (INJECT) that will guide a redesign of our program and redefine ...

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  • True value: Calculating and communicating the value of library labor 
    Clarke, Rachel Ivy; Stanton, Katerina Lynn; Grimm, Alexandra; Zhang, Bo (2021-09-20)
    We have seen a multitude of methods used to calculate and communicate the value of libraries to society. However, most of the existing techniques—such as return on investment or individual receipts that provide cost savings ...

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  • Virtual knowledge spaces: A call for research 
    Allen, Jeff; Rosellini, Amy; Khader, Malak; Bank, Nicole; Guevara, Antonia; Njeri, Millicent (2021-09-20)
    Davis (1989) authored the widely acclaimed book titled “Future Perfect” prescribing that, in a “future perfect, anyone in an anytime – anyplace mode would be able to communicate to anyone else in the world.” The year 2020 ...

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  • Working with immigrant communities to promote social justice: New ways of teaching library service 
    Villagran, Michele (2021-09-20)
    This poster presentation is a summary updated of the recent 2020 ALISE Conn@ct mini-grant project: Integrating Immigrants into the LIS Workforce: A Pilot, Collaborative Project received by the REFORMA Education committee ...

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  • Youth’s interest-driven learning in libraries and makerspaces amid Covid-19 
    Jung, Yong Ju (2021-09-20)
    Interest can be an important motivator that helps youth be resilient for their learning. Youth can participate in interest-driven learning activities across libraries, makerspaces, museums, and schools. However, COVID-19, ...

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