Community-based digital initiatives: Challenges and opportunities for LIS education

Zhu, Xiaohua Awa

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Title

Community-based digital initiatives: Challenges and opportunities for LIS education

Author(s)

Zhu, Xiaohua Awa

Issue Date

2024-10-16

Keyword(s)

• Digital collections
• community archives
• community needs
• collaboration
• Pedagogy
• students
• community and civic organizations
• community-led services
• education programs/schools

Abstract

The integration of experiential learning with community service is a prevalent pedagogical approach in Library and Information Science (LIS) education, particularly in courses like digital collections and fieldwork experiences. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities associated with community-based digitization projects within an LIS program, drawing upon anecdotal evidence from various instances of faculty and student involvement. Through reflective analysis, the author identifies key themes such as community needs and barriers, the practicality of hands-on learning, and the complexity of collaboration. The paper proposes a framework for potential interinstitutional and cross-community collaboration, aiming to bridge the gap between LIS education and practical applications. By delineating essential resources and potential avenues for support, the framework seeks to facilitate the sustainability and success of community-based digital initiatives. However, uncertainties regarding funding accessibility and institutional policies pose significant challenges, highlighting the need for ongoing research and collaboration in this field.

Publisher

Association for Library and Information Science Education

Series/Report Name or Number

Proceedings of the ALISE Annual Conference, 2024

Type of Resource

text

Genre of Resource

• Conference Paper
• Presentation

Language

eng

Handle URL

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/130766

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21900/j.alise.2024.1673

Copyright and License Information

• Copyright 2024 Xiaohua Awa Zhu
• This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).

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