ALISE 2016: Full Schedule

The ALISE 2016 Conference theme of “Radical Change: Inclusion and Innovation” celebrates the far reaching impact of Eliza T. Dresang’s work. The conference welcomes contributions that explore inclusive practices and innovative strategies in teaching and research, with special interest for Cultural Diversity, Digital Societies, Intellectual Freedom, Social Justice and International Resources.

Our logo for the conference is the metamorphosis of a caterpillar to a butterfly. This is a great symbol of radical change and transformation. Although the caterpillar and the butterfly exist in the same environment, each has its own perception and understanding of the world. As the caterpillar prepares for transformation, it must build the chrysalis, which acts as protection and change agent. When the radical change is completed, the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis into a new world, one of amazing potential and opportunity. The radical transformation and change allows the caterpillar to move beyond its small environment as a beautiful butterfly excited and ready to see and learn about its brave new world.

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4:30pm EST

ALISE Leadership Orientation

Tuesday January 5, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Special Session

5:30pm EST

ALISE Committee Meetings

Tuesday January 5, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Special Session

8:30am EST

Session 1.6 A Juried Paper: LIS Student Engagement in Systematic Program Planning: Inclusion, Impact, and Innovation

Presents the results of a qualitative content analysis of 15 Program Presentations for evidence of the inclusion of student voices and perspectives in systematic planning: the various student engagement methods used, how frequently and consistently these methods are used, and the tangible programmatic improvements that result. Highlights unique and innovate approaches that will aid programs in creating inclusive decision-making processes, collaborating with students to implement change, and complying with the ALA accreditation Standards.

Speakers/Authors

Bill Kules

The Catholic University of America

Elizabeth Lieutenant

MSL(I)S Candidate, The Catholic University of America

Elizabeth Lieutenant is a master’s student at The Catholic University of America and will be graduating in May 2016. Her academic, scholarly, and professional experience and interests include higher education planning and assessment, student leadership development, academic librarianship... Read More →

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Wednesday January 6, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

8:30am EST

Session 1.6 B Juried Paper: Transforming LIS Students into a Mobile Workforce for 21st Century Libraries

Based on secondary analysis of the experiences and advice offered by librarians and IT professionals engaged in developing mobile applications and mobile sites (MAMS) for libraries, we identify four core and six supplementary competencies needed to help libraries better serve their patrons using MAMS. The core competencies include mobile application development, human-computer interaction, computer networking, and planning and management of mobile technologies. Project management, change management, negotiation, data management, policy management, and grant writing are the supplementary competencies that would transform LIS students into a mobile workforce capable of helping libraries make smart choices for serving their patrons using MAMS.

Speakers/Authors

Devendra Potnis

Associate Professor, School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

My interdisciplinary research focuses on the application of information and communication technologies (e.g., e-Books, mobile apps, information systems, websites, etc.) for the development of society (including libraries), governments, and businesses. In particular, my research projects... Read More →

Wednesday January 6, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

8:30am EST

Session 1.6 C Juried Paper: Trends of LIS education for Data Professionals

As data has become critical to our everyday lives, a growing concern with the skills gap required to exploit the data surfeit has arisen. The library and information science practitioners and educators have recognized such concern. This paper is intended to identify current trends in LIS education in response to rising demand for data professionals and data expertise in the library workforce.

Speakers/Authors

Jeonghyun Kim

Associate Professor & Director of Digital Curation and Data Management Graduate Academic Certificate Program, University of North Texas

Jeonghyun Kim is an associate professor in the Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas, where she teaches Introduction to Digital Libraries and Digital Curation Fundamentals. She is currently serving as director of Digital Curation and Data Management Graduate... Read More →

Wednesday January 6, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

2:00pm EST

Session 2.6 A Juried Paper: FRBR, conceptual knowledge and Harry Potter: radical change and innovative solutions in cataloging education

The advent of FRBR has brought radical changes to cataloging education, as this rich and complex set of models shapes cataloging in our modern, digital age. This paper will discuss the impact of FRBR’s conceptual models on cataloging teaching, such as conflicting opinions about the required extent and depth of FRBR teaching, and the radical changes that FRBR brings to cataloging educators. Examples of innovative FRBR teaching techniques will be given, acting as a starting point to explore how FRBR can influence pedagogy, and demonstrating why familiar worlds such as Harry Potter are useful when teaching FRBR.

Speakers/Authors

Deborah Theresa Lee

PhD student, City University, London, United Kingdom

Wednesday January 6, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

2:00pm EST

Session 2.6 B Juried Paper: Enhancing Key Digital Literacy Skills in Library and Information Science Curricula: Report of a Knowledge Synthesis

The technological and social context has increased the demand for skills and knowledge in the areas of information privacy, security and ownership, which are key aspects of digital literacy. These, however, are difficult to teach. This paper addresses this problem through a synthesis of current knowledge by (1) documenting the demand for expertise in these three areas of digital literacy; (2) assessing the ways in which LIS curricula works to develop adequate and sustainable skills in these three areas of digital literacy; (3) establishing a comprehensive curriculum that will provide optimal training in these areas for LIS professionals.

Speakers/Authors

Alexandre Fortier

University of Western Ontario, Canada

Lisa Di Valentino

Ph.D. candidate, University of Western Ontario, Canada

Wednesday January 6, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

2:00pm EST

Session 2.6 C Juried Paper: Awareness and use of altmetrics among LIS scholars and faculty

Altmetrics measure the impact of scholarship via mentions in social media and other non-traditional venues. For LIS faculty, altmetrics are also a new area for research. The focus of this presentation is the results of a survey of LIS scholars’ awareness and use of altmetrics.

Speakers/Authors

Sarah Sutton

Associate Professor, Emporia State University

I'm currently on the faculty of the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University where I teach information organization, collection development, and, of course, e-resources management. I love to talk about what practicing librarians in serials and e-resources... Read More →

Wednesday January 6, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

4:00pm EST

Session 3.6 SIG Session: The Global Classroom: Strategies for Designing Innovative Cultural Immersion Programs in Library and Information Science Education

The Global Classroom provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge, exposure and experience, and to think beyond the confines of geographic boundaries. Moreover, global study programs help prepare students to face the new challenges, and to understand the interconnectedness and interdependence of the world (IFLA, 2012) This presentation will discuss models for designing cultural immersion programs in LIS education through coursework and experiential learning through study abroad, internships, and volunteer projects.

Speakers/Authors

Susan Alman

San José State University

Online education, MOOCs, Emerging Future of Technology, Marketing, Interpersonal Communication, International collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand Library.

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Sandra Hirsh

Associate Dean for Academics, San Jose State University

Dr. Sandra Hirsh is Associate Dean for Academics in the College of Professional and Global Education at San José State University. She previously served as Professor and Director of the School of Information at San José State University for ten years from 2010-2020. Prior to joining... Read More →

Shari Lee

St. John's University

Peta Wellstead

San José State University

Wednesday January 6, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

8:30am EST

Session 4.6 Juried Panel: Still Struggling to Get it Right: Group Work as Innovation in LIS Pedagogy

Each panelist will discuss group work in teaching with a focus on 6 issues: student evaluations of teaching; group work in dialogue with students' technology use; using research to help us design effective group work; local contexts; course content and learning outcomes; preparation for the workplace. The panelists will then debate questions about designing, assessing, facilitating and troubleshooting group work, and the audience will be invited to divide into groups to contribute to the debate. Time will be allotted for questions and focused discussion.

Speakers/Authors

Denise Agosto

Drexel University

Colette Drouillard

Assistant Professor, Valdosta State University, United States of America

Amelia Gibson

Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Amelia Gibson is an Assistant Professor at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her primary research interests center on information access and poverty, critical approaches to understanding health information behavior, and... Read More →

Michelle M. Kazmer

Dean and Professor, Florida State University

Kalpana Shankar

University College Dublin

Thursday January 7, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

10:30am EST

Session 5.6 Juried Panel: Breaking Barriers to Information Access: New Information Literacies in Service to Wider Communities

This panel will discuss research on how the LIS scholarly agenda must be broadened to emphasize not only what is practical and doable but also relevant to wider segments of the community, including the development of more customized strategies to reach entrepreneurs, individuals with special health literacy needs, and adults who struggle with poor reading skills.

Speakers/Authors

Chris Cunningham

University of South Carolina

Liya Deng

University of South Carolina

Stan Trembach

University of South Carolina

Deborah Wright Yoho

University of South Carolina, United States of America

Emma Zhang

University of South Carolina, United States of America

Thursday January 7, 2016 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

2:00pm EST

Session 6.6 SIG Session: Radical Change: Inclusion, diversity, and innovation in digital societies

SIG-Research is sponsoring a panel of scholars discussion the advantages and disadvantages of different methodological approaches to the study of inclusion, diversity, and innovation in digital societies.

Speakers/Authors

John Bertot

Professor, University of Maryland, College of Information Studies

Pnina Fichman

Indiana University

Jennifer Burek Pierce

University of Iowa

Howard Rosenbaum

Indiana University

Madelyn Sanfilippo

Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing, United States of America

Thursday January 7, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

8:30am EST

Session 7.6 A Juried Paper: Development of Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in a Public Library Leadership Curriculum

Emotional intelligence and empathy have been identified as important traits for people in management and leadership positions. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a set of abilities that includes self-control, self-awareness, flexibility, and teamwork. This presentation describes implementation of a program designed to increase empathy and emotional intelligence in a public library leadership program.

Friday January 8, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

8:30am EST

Session 7.6 B Juried Paper: Uncovering Cultural Heritage through Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) within the Division of Library and Information Science (DLIS) Program at St. John's University

This paper presents how one professor within St. John’s University’s Division of Library and Information Science (DLIS) program utilizes the Academic Service-Learning pedagogy, a classroom/experiential site-based program that requires students to perform community service that benefits the common (public) good and uses that service to illustrate course concepts. Students are taught in class how to digitize and describe cultural heritage objects. Then, utilizing the AS-L platform, students gain practical experience in engaging in the process of information representation utilizing the concept of Social Justice, with an eye toward providing a voice for the under- and misrepresented.

Speakers/Authors

Christine M. Angel

Associate Professor, St. John's University

Dr. Christine M. Angel is an Associate Professor within the Division of Library & Information Science at St. John’s University. Prior to joining the Division in September 2012, she worked as a Digital Librarian at the University of South Carolina’s Thomas Cooper Library. Dr. Angel... Read More →

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Friday January 8, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers

8:30am EST

Session 7.6 C Juried Paper: The less you teach, the better: An inclusive framework and pedagogy to support radical change

What is needed to develop LIS professionals who can support radical change? Technological determinism and technocentrism are powerful forces which obscure the integration of the social and technical as enmeshed processes. By promoting a Critical Interpretive Sociotechnical framework for LIS education, we propose that technology education is inherently political and must be challenged to encourage inclusion of non-dominant voices and support societal needs. We present a methodology from leadership education, Case-in-Point teaching, to teach such a framework and provide illustrative examples for its application and use.

Speakers/Authors

Kirstin Phelps

Friday January 8, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am EST
White Hill (4th Floor)

Programs & Papers