Students understand the systems and technologies that facilitate the management and use of information resources to serve the diverse needs of users.
a. Students identify and analyze diverse information needs of individuals and communities.
b. Students evaluate and select print and digital information resources and systems to meet needs of users.
c. Students understand and use appropriate information technology for information services.
LIS 6603
a. Students identify and analyze diverse information needs of individuals and communities.
For this exercise, I analyzed the information needs of “patrons” by reviewing their reference questions and determining the scope and context of each request. This process helped me understand how user needs vary and how to approach them systematically in an information services setting.
b. Students evaluate and select print and digital information resources and systems to meet needs of users.
I located and evaluated both print and digital resources to address the specific reference questions, choosing materials that were accurate, relevant, and accessible to the patrons. This practice reinforced how careful selection of resources ensures effective and efficient service.
c. Students understand and use appropriate information technology for information services.
Throughout the exercise, I utilized library databases and digital tools to retrieve and organize information for patrons. This demonstrated the importance of information technology in facilitating access and delivering high-quality reference services.
LIS 5937 - GIS for Info Professionals
a. Students identify and analyze diverse information needs of individuals and communities.
In this project, I considered the needs of users who would engage with my storymap by structuring content, visuals, and maps to clearly communicate the academic focus on gendered performance. Analyzing how viewers would navigate and interpret the material helped me anticipate diverse ways the information could be understood and used.
b. Students evaluate and select print and digital information resources and systems to meet needs of users.
I selected and integrated GIFs, images, maps, and points of interest to support the narrative, carefully choosing each element to enhance both clarity and engagement. This required evaluating which digital resources would best convey the research and interpretive framework to the audience.
c. Students understand and use appropriate information technology for information services.
I used ArcGIS to create an interactive storymap that combined spatial data, multimedia, and narrative elements into a cohesive presentation. This experience demonstrated how technology can be leveraged to organize, visualize, and present information effectively for diverse users.
LIS 5268
a. Students identify and analyze diverse information needs of individuals and communities.
In this project, I reflected on the information needs of both patrons and student workers by documenting the technologies we use daily in the library. Analyzing these needs helped me understand how technology supports diverse users and prepares student workers to assist effectively.
b. Students evaluate and select print and digital information resources and systems to meet needs of users.
I used each technology as a case study to demonstrate how different tools can meet specific workplace and user needs. This evaluation highlighted which resources were most effective for both learning and providing library services.
c. Students understand and use appropriate information technology for information services.
By creating this presentation, I demonstrated how everyday library technologies are applied in real-world work settings. This project emphasized how familiarity with these systems helps student workers adapt to new technologies and support information services efficiently.