ASIS&T Student Chapter Events Archive
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Institutional repositories and the humanities: A new collaborative model for scholarly publishing
Laura M. Ruschman
Presentation by Laura Ruschman at the Symposium on Information and Technology in the Arts and Humanities (April 22 & 23, 2015). The Symposium was sponsored by the Special Interest Groups for the Arts and Humanities (SIG AH) and Visualization, Images, and Sound (SIG VIS) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).
Traditionally, academic library systems have used institutional repositories to preserve, collect, and provide access to scholarly work produced by those comprising their respective university community. This places libraries near the end of the total information lifecycle, acting in the roles of secondary distributors and collectors. By better utilizing institutional repository software, academic libraries are able to go beyond these roles and instead act as a participant in the creation and distribution of scholarly work. Institutional repositories now have the ability to turn libraries into digital publishers. This is particularly important for humanities scholars, a group that is still largely dependent on the traditional publishing model for sharing scholarly information. By embracing institutional repositories and digital publishing, humanities scholars will be encouraged to reconsider what defines a scholarly work in the 21st century, which may then lead to new methods for creating and sharing scholarly information in a digital environment.
Laura Ruschman is currently finishing her Master's in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University, in Detroit, MI, with a specialization in Digital Content Management; she will be graduating in May 2015. While earning her MLIS, Laura interned with the Wayne State University Press and the Digital Publishing department of the Wayne State Library System, where she helped digitize and manage scholarly journals in Wayne State's institutional repository (Digital Commons), and thereafter became intensely interested in the intersection between academic libraries, digital content, and scholarly publishing. Laura holds bachelor degrees in English Literature and Journalism from Miami University, and a Certificate in Publishing from New York University, and recently accepted a position as a Content Digitization Project Manager at Cengage Learning.
All of the Symposium recordings can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2v-vQy9W5DePg7QSKABGmuVzCXpVkeTh
Slides can be downloaded from: http://figshare.com/authors/Symposium_on_Information_and_technolology_in_the_arts_and_humanities/740215
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Viewing art through information visualization: A case study of Bob Ross’s The Joy of Painting
Michelle Chen
Presentation by Michelle Chen at the Symposium on Information and Technology in the Arts and Humanities (April 22 & 23, 2015). The Symposium was sponsored by the Special Interest Groups for the Arts and Humanities (SIG AH) and Visualization, Images, and Sound (SIG VIS) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).
Dr. Michelle Chen is currently Assistant Professor at the School of Information at San José State University. Prior to joining the iSchool, she taught in several different universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Connecticut, and the University of San Francisco. Her primary areas of research and teaching interests include large-scale data visualization, data mining, social media, and online user behavior. In particular, she is interested in studying the value of virtual platforms as informational and social media and the role of today's networked environment on shaping user behavior. Dr. Chen is also a faculty member of The Silicon Valley Big Data and Cybersecurity Center.
All of the Symposium recordings can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2v-vQy9W5DePg7QSKABGmuVzCXpVkeTh
Slides can be downloaded from: http://figshare.com/authors/Symposium_on_Information_and_technolology_in_the_arts_and_humanities/740215
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Historical thinking, digital methods: The new history pedagogy
Christian James
Presentation by Christian James at the Symposium on Information and Technology in the Arts and Humanities (April 22 & 23, 2015). The Symposium was sponsored by the Special Interest Groups for the Arts and Humanities (SIG AH) and Visualization, Images, and Sound (SIG VIS) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).
All of the Symposium recordings can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2v-vQy9W5DePg7QSKABGmuVzCXpVkeTh
Slides can be downloaded from: http://figshare.com/authors/Symposium_on_Information_and_technolology_in_the_arts_and_humanities/740215
This essay reviews major, recent publications in the field of history that promote the teaching of historical thinking with digital technology. First, it summarizes the work of Sam Wineburg, the leading proponent of historical thinking, a philosophy that emphasizes empathy. Subsequent sections show how Wineburg’s work has influenced prominent historians and inspired new online history projects and resources. The essay concludes by explaining the importance of the library and information science field in supporting the work of history education reformers and promoting historical thinking.
Christian James is a MLS Candidate at University of Maryland, College Park and Digital Curation Fellow at the National Agricultural Library. He earned his MA in History from George Mason University and has worked for the Center for Population Economics at the University of Chicago and ProQuest.
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Emerging priorities and strategies for digital humanities funding
Perry Collins
Presentation by Perry Collins at the Symposium on Information and Technology in the Arts and Humanities (April 22 & 23, 2015). The Symposium was sponsored by the Special Interest Groups for the Arts and Humanities (SIG AH) and Visualization, Images, and Sound (SIG VIS) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).
Perry Collins is a Senior Program Officer in the Office of Digital Humanities at the National Endowment for the Humanities. At the NEH, Perry is responsible for managing and developing grant programs, administrating the application review process, and providing guidance to NEH awardees throughout the course of their projects. In this position, she has overseen major awards to initiatives such as the Digital Public Library of America. Perry also manages NEH’s fledgling digital repository, a new effort to preserve materials that document the history of the Endowment. She holds a M.S. in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a M.A. in American Studies from the University of Kansas.
All of the Symposium recordings can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2v-vQy9W5DePg7QSKABGmuVzCXpVkeTh
Slides can be downloaded from: http://figshare.com/authors/Symposium_on_Information_and_technolology_in_the_arts_and_humanities/740215
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The impacts of Google digitization projects on libraries
J Jasmine Chmiel
Presentation by J. Jasmine Chmiel at the Symposium on Information and Technology in the Arts and Humanities (April 22 & 23, 2015). The Symposium was sponsored by the Special Interest Groups for the Arts and Humanities (SIG AH) and Visualization, Images, and Sound (SIG VIS) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).
In 2003, Google embarked on the largest scale mass-digitization project that has ever been attempted, called Google Print, later re-named Google Books. Some libraries have partnered with Google in the mass digitization process, allowing them to develop their digital collections with an expedience and efficiency that they would unlikely achieve without Google’s collaboration; others are keeping their distance, for fear of legal and copyright issues. All are concerned about quality control issues, and how to determine whether electronic resources are meeting users’ needs. Many librarians fear that Google won’t meet the exacting standards of librarians and archivists to ensure that rare materials are adequately preserved. Some also fear for their livelihoods – if e-books and scholarly materials are so easily accessible via the Internet, who will visit actual libraries and value librarian expertise? What will the digitized library of the future look like, and what role will librarians play? This paper will specifically discuss Google’s mass digitization projects, like Google Books and Google Scholar, their impact on the culture of libraries and the publishing industry, and some of the ongoing legal issues that have affected those projects. Mass digitization is happening, and it may be in the best interests of libraries and publishers to take advantage of such opportunities, in order to maximize the benefits for their organizations, and remain relevant in an era of digitized information.
Jasmine Chmiel is a graduate student at the Catholic University of America’s School of Library and Information Science, pursuing an MLIS in Law Librarianship. Jasmine also has a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Georgetown University, and a B.A. from the Berklee College of Music. Before pursuing her Master’s at CUA, Jasmine worked as a practice group specialist for the Financial Regulatory group at Mayer Brown, and as a senior marketing and business development coordinator at Hogan & Hartson, and Latham & Watkins.
All of the Symposium recordings can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2v-vQy9W5DePg7QSKABGmuVzCXpVkeTh
Slides can be downloaded from: http://figshare.com/authors/Symposium_on_Information_and_technolology_in_the_arts_and_humanities/740215
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Faculty Speaker: Research Methods, Exploring the Different Focuses in iSchool Curriculum
Lili Luo
On March 19th 2015, Dr. Lili Luo presented an overview of the variety of the research methods courses available, and explain how to choose the section that will best fit your needs.
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Guest Speaker: An Introduction to Copyright and Digital Technology for Librarians
Kevin Smith
On March 11th, 2015 SJSU ASIS&T welcomed guest speaker Kevin Smith, from Duke University, for talk on copyright and digital technology for librarians.
Smith discussed role of fair use, where the conflict is most acute, consider what aspects of the law are especially problematic, and presented ways to encourage digital research and teaching within the confines of the law as it stands
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Virtual Technology Fair
Bobbi Makani, TJ Morrigan, Darren Ilett, and Jennifer Redd
On Thursday February 5, 2015, SJSU ASIS&T held its first Virtual Technology Fair for iSchool students. Representatives from campus IT Services and Academic Technology discussed the popular software and apps available, for free, to download as well as discussed the training resources available to students.
Bobbi Makani & TJ Morrigan from IT Services presented:
Microsoft Office
Google appsDarren Ilett, SJSU iSchool student and ProQuest Student Intern presented:
PQ Graduate Student Education Program
Jennifer Redd, PhD, Interim Director of Academic Technology Department Operations presented:
Qualtrics
Adobe Creative Suite
**Please note these software programs are available for free to SJSU iSchool students for the 2014-2015 Academic School year. Please refer to SJSU Academic Technology: page http://www.sjsu.edu/at/ec/ for an up-to-date listing of software available.** -
Guest Speaker : Museums, Libraries, and Archives – Oh My! A Technological Perspective
Richard Hulser
On December 4th, 2014, SJSU ASIS&T in collaboration with SJSU Society of American Archivists Student Chapter (SAASC) and the Los Angeles Chapter of the Association for Information Science and Technology (LACASIS&T) welcomed Richard Hulser, Chief Librarian at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to speak. Hulser spoke about opportunities and challenges of working in a natural history museum and the various ways information management and library training are a great base for success.
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Guest Speaker: How the Hiring Process Really Works- An Insider's Guide to Getting the Job
Beth Anderson Shuck and Samantha Leif
On November 12th, 2014, SJSU ASIS&T was excited to have guest speakers Beth Anderson Schuck (College of Southern Nevada) and Samantha Leif (Colorado Department of Corrections) present a career development webinar that discussed preparing for applying and interviewing for library jobs and offer insight from the employer’s perspective.
