GSLIScast

Select M or F: The Classification and Language of Gender

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:15:00 -0500

On November 5th, 2009 Lisa Woronzoff spoke about the classification and language of gender as part of the GSLIS Lunchtime Research Colloquium Series. The purpose of the talk was to unravel the varying terms applied to gender; male, female, neutral, intersex, trans, to examine the discriminatory factors created in society by separating individuals based on gender determining characteristics.

Slide presentation :: PDF Format / 5.93 MB
Partners in Rhyme / Scratchin :: Music used in this episode.

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Disaster in the Stacks

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:09:00 -0500

On November 5th, 2009 the Simmons Chapter of the Society of American Archivists sponsored a panel on Disaster Prevention and Awareness in Libraries and Archives. The panelists were Gregor Trinkaus-Randall, the Massachusetts Library Board’s Disaster and Emergency Assistance director, Susan Pyzynski, Associate Librarian for Technical Services at Harvard’s Houghton Library, Carie McGinnis, Houghton’s preservation librarian, and Lori Foley from the Northeast Document Conservation Center.

SCOSAA website :: The sponsoring organizations Student Chapter of the Society of American Archivsts
Partners in Rhyme / Tango 1 :: Music used in this episode.

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Artists in Libraries Panel

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:59:00 -0500

On November 3rd, 2009 PANOPTICON, the Art Libraries and Visual Resources Interest Group at Simmons College, co-sponsored with Simmons SLA, a panel of artists. The panel featured six current art students: Lisa Gross, Stephanie Cardon, Gregory Vershbow, Courtney Lockemer, Kirk Amaral Snow, and Jack W. Schneider.

PANOPTICON :: The sponsor's blog plus links to the artists' websites
Simmons SLA :: The co-sponsoring student chapter of the Special Libraries Association
Partners in Rhyme / Musette :: Music used in this episode.

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Recovering Iraqi Records - Dr. Saad Eskander

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:27:00 -0500

On October 22, 2009 the Simmons chapter of the Society of American Archivists, Simmons International Relations and the Warburg Chair sponsored a lecture by Dr. Saad Eskander Director of the Iraqi National Library and Archive. Since 2003 Dr. Eskander has been working to rebuild the library from the ruins left behind by looters and arsonists. He is introduce by Jeff Spurr of Harvard University’s Fine Arts Library. From 1996-2005 Spurr managed the Bosnia Library Project, an effort to rebuild devastated Bosnian Libraries.

SCOSAA Event Page :: Information about this event.
Iraqi National Library and Archives :: Photo tour of damage and rebuilding
Dr. Eskander's 2006-7 Iraq Diary :: Hosted on the British Library's website
Middle East Librarians Association :: 2004 Lecture by Jeff Spurr entitled "Bosnian Libraries: Their Fate in the War and Responses to it, with Lessons for Iraq"
Partners in Rhyme / Speed Kills 1 :: Music used in this episode

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Open Access Week - Student Statement on the Right to Research

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:07:00 -0500

On October 21st 2009, LISSA president Holly Erickson signed the “Student Statement on the Right to Research” on behalf of the GSLIS Students, urging the government, research funders and researchers to make their research available to the public at no cost to the reader. In the introduction before the signing GSLIS Associate Professor Robin Peek discussed the role of libraries and open access journals, just one aspect of Open Access .

GSLIS 2009 OA Week :: Information about how Simmons celebrated OA Week
Open Access Week 2009 :: More information about OA Week worldwide
SPARC :: The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition
Right to Research :: The Student Statement on the Right to Research
Partners in Rhyme / Scattered 1 :: Music used in this episode.

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2009 Open Access Roundtable

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:03:00 -0500

On Tuesday, October 20th 2009, Professor Peter Suber, Berkman Fellow at Harvard University and Senior Researcher at SPARC, visited Simmons to celebrate Open Access Week with GSLIS students, faculty and staff. In this round table discussion, selected student leaders, librarians and faculty posed questions about how they could be involved in the open access movement.

Open Access Week :: Simmons College Open Access Week website.
Partners in Rhyme / Island Fever :: Music used in this episode.

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GSLIS Job Search Resources & Professional Networking

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:10:00 -0500

On October 7th, 2009 the Simmons Career Resource Library held a workshop on where GSLIS students can discover LIS specific job banks, paraprofessional postings, internship resources, networking opportunities, and job market
trend information. This workshop provides students with the skills and resources needed to conduct successful job searches and career-advancing networking opportunities.

LIS Career Guide :: Information compiled by the Simmons Career Resource Center on LIS jobs.
Higher Education Career Guide :: Useful information for students interested in academic libraries.
Networking Career Guide :: Information on networking compiled by the Simmons Career Resource Center.
Partners in Rhyme / Tango 2 :: Music used in this episode.

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FLO Mini-Conference - Google Analytics

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:45:00 -0400

On June 9th, 2009, Fenway Libraries Online held their first annual mini-conference at Simmons College in Boston. Rachel Keeler and Paul Hoffman from the FLO office closed the day with an introduction to and overview of Google Analytics.

FLO Website :: Fenway Libraries Online
Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 3.21 MB
Partners In Rhyme / Happy 1 :: Music used in this episode.

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FLO Mini-Conference - Website Usability at MassArt

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:40:00 -0400

On June 9th, 2009, Fenway Libraries Online held their first annual mini-conference at Simmons College in Boston. Jen Greene and Gabrielle Reed from MassArt gave a presentation on website usability after the midday break.

FLO Website :: Fenway Libraries Online
Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 909 KB
Kevin MacLeod / Sonatina :: Music used in this episode.

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FLO Mini-Conference - Using LibQual for Assessment

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:33:00 -0400

On June 9th, 2009, Fenway Libraries Online held their first annual mini-conference at Simmons College in Boston. George Hart of UMass Boston gave the second presentation of the day on LibQual.

FLO Website :: Fenway Libraries Online
Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 765 KB
Partners In Rhyme / Arabian Salsa :: Music used in this episode.

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FLO Mini-Conference - The Importance of Assessment

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:28:00 -0400

On June 9th, 2009, Fenway Libraries Online held their first annual mini-conference at Simmons College in Boston. Peter Hernon, a full-time professor in GSLIS, gave the opening keynote address. He teaches in the areas of government information, public policy, evaluation of library services, research methods, and academic libraries.

San Francsico Public Library :: Link visited during the presentation.
FLO Website :: Fenway Libraries Online
Peter Hernon :: Bio of the presenter.
Partners In Rhyme / Saxy French 1 :: Music used in this episode.

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GSLIS Information Session - Summer 2009

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:25:00 -0400

On June 3rd, 2009, the GSLIS Office of Admissions held an Information Session for interested students. Em Claire Knowles, Assistant Dean for Student Services did a short introduction. Sarah Petrakos, Assistant Dean for Admission and Recruitment moderated the panel. The Alumni Panelists included Andrea Medina-Smith, Alma Ramos-McDermott, and Jessica Reader.

Simmons GSLIS Website :: Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Kevin MacLeod / Ecossaise in E Flat :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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Open Acess Week - Interview with Peter Suber

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:19:00 -0400

In celebration of the Open Access week, October 19-24, 2009, Professor Peter Suber, Berkman Fellow at Harvard University and Senior Researcher at SPARC, is being interviewed. Professor Suber explains what the GSLIS students at Simmons College can do to promote open access and lists the long-term benefits for their professional career. Professor Suber also touches the role that libraries and universities can play in the promotion of freely available research of scholarly communication.

Peter Suber's Website :: For more information on Professor Suber.
Berkman Center for Internet and Society :: A research program at Harvard Law School founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development.
SPARC Website :: The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition

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Finding a Career through Branding

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:22:00 -0400

On May 9th, 2009, Simmons Continuing Education Program and SLA Boston co-sponsored a Career Program with Melissa Fristrom of Core Allies. In this program Melissa Fristrom teaches how to differentiate yourself and succeed in your career by creating a personal brand.

Simmons SLA :: The sponsoring organization's wiki.
Kevin MacLeod / Laendler in C Minor (Hess 68) :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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World Heritage Memory Net: World Culture and Heritage at Your Finger-tips

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:06:00 -0400

On April 17th, 2009, Dr. Ching-chih Chen gave the Annual Speech at the Simmons Beta Phi Mu Annual Meeting at Simmons College in Boston, demoing her World Heritage Memory Net Project for the audience. Professor Chen is author and editor of 35 books and more than 200 articles in the areas of information technology, management, and global digital libraries. She’s received countless awards, including the 2008 American Library Association Beta Phi Mu Award.

Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 3.85 MB
Project Director, NSF/IDLP Global Memory Net :: Global Memory Net website
Project Director, World Heritage Memory Net :: In partnership with UNESCO/World Heritage Center
Kevin MacLeod / One Sly Move :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript for this episode.

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Mark Greene - On "More Product, Less Process"

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:42:00 -0400

On April 15th, 2009 the Simmons Chapter of the Society of American Archivists sponsored a webcast with former SAA President and Director of the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming, Mark Greene. Perhaps best known for co-authoring “More Product, Less Process,” Mark spoke about the implications of using that theory in other aspects of archival work (like appraisal, reference, and digitization).

Mark Greene :: Presenter's bio from the SAA website.
Simmons Chapter of the Society of American Archivists :: Sponsoring organization's websie.
Kevin MacLeod / Smooth Move :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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2009 MSLA Conference - Boys and Reading

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:22:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Michael Sullivan is the author of Connecting Boys with Books, as well as several other books on the topic. He has been a Children’s Librarian and Library Director in public libraries for more than 15 years.

Kevin MacLeod / Hot Swing :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transript of this episode.

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2009 MSLA Conference - Advocacy, Urban Setting, and You

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:19:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Doc Roth and Karin Kell-Deyo spoke during the last session of the day about advocacy in school librarianship. Doc Roth is director of The English High School Library, chair of the AASL Legislation Committee, chair of the MSLA Constitution and Policy Committee, as well as the MSLA National Legislation Liaison, among other things. Karin Kell-Deyo is Boston Public Schools Library Director.

Kevin MacLedo / Vegas Glitz :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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2009 MSLA Conference - Library Programming and Board Games

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:14:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Beth Gallaway was named a Mover and Shaker by Library Journal in 2006 for her advocacy on gaming in libraries. Her book Game On! Gaming at the Library was just recently put out by Neal-Schumann Publishers.

Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 2.29 MB
Information Goddess Consulting :: Beth's web site.
Kevin MacLeod / Killing Time :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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2009 MSLA Conference - Technology in School Libraries Today

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:08:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Valerie Diggs gave a presentation about the unique challenges of social networking technology in school libraries. She is the Dept Head of School Libraries for Chelmsford Public Schools, and most recently completed the transformation of the Chelmsford High School Library to a true Learning Commons Space.

Technology and Schools PB Wiki :: Wiki site with slide presentation, voice thread and links from today's presentation.
Kevin MacLeod / DD Groove :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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2009 MSLA Conference - Manga and Graphic Novels

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:03:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Robin Brenner is the Teen Librarian at the Brookline Public Library. She’s helped create the great Graphic Novels for Teens selection and recently published Understanding Manga and Anime.

Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 6.34 MB
No Flying, No Tights :: Robin's website reviews of graphic novels for teens
Kevin MacLeod / Chanter :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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Podcasting as a Tool in Education

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:41:00 -0400

On March 24th, 2009 the Pottruck Technology Resource Center sponsored a Faculty Luncheon on podcasting. Sarah Volkman, a professor in the School for Health Studies in the Nursing Department, spoke about her experiences using podcasting from a teaching perspective. And Linnea Johnson, Assistant Manager of GSLIS Technology, gave an overview of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science’s podcasting program: GSLIScast.

Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 15.7 MB
Kevin MacLeod / Sovereign :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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The Legacy of South End Press

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:10:00 -0400

On March 20th, 2009 the Progressive Librarians Guild hosted a panel discussion intended to celebrate the legacy Boston’s very own South End Press. Two editors and publishers from the South End publishing collective Asha Tall and Jocelyn Burrell shared their thoughts and experiences.

South End Press :: The publishing collective's web site.
Kevin MacLeod / Blue Paint :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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Risqué YA: Controversial Content in Young Adult Literature

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:52:00 -0400

On March 19th, 2009 Simmons hosted a reading and panel entitled Risqué Y.A. to celebrate the launch of Alisa Libby’s second novel, The King’s Rose. Alisa Libby is also the Simmons GSLIS Communications Assistant. She performed a brief reading from the book and then was joined on the panel by GSLIS Assistant Professors Amy Pattee and Melanie Kimball.

The King's Rose :: Alisa Libby's Official Web Site
Kevin MacLeod / Matt's Blues :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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Peer to Peer Training

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:46:00 -0400

On February 12th, 2009 Stephanie Willen-Brown, Simmons GSLIS class of ‘99 and Adjunct Professor at GSLIS West, spoke about the UConn peer-to-peer training program. In this program graduate students taught their colleagues how to use article citations to find more articles. This program was funded by publisher and vendor Elsevier and has been a tremendous hit with trainers and program attendees alike.

Slide presentation :: PDF Format / 1.56 MB
Kevin MacLeod / Somewhere Sunny (ver 2) :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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Alumni Day Spring 2009 - Panel

Simmons College GSLIS — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:06:00 -0400

On April 17, 2009 Simmons GSLIS hosted its Alumni Day, featuring a special afternoon program honoring the life of Professor Allen Smith. There was also a mid-morning panel discussion entitled, “Place and Presence in a Virtual World: What Will it Mean for Libraries and Archives?” The panel included John Brigham, GSLIS class of 2010, and dean’s fellow for technology support at GSLIS; Terry Plum, Assistant Dean for Technology and Director of the GSLIS Program at Mount Holyoke ; Valerie Diggs, GSLIS class of 1996, department head of libraries K-12 at Chelmsford Public Schools; and Jessie Thuma, GSLIS class of 2008, reference librarian at the Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy, Mass.

John Brigham's Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 30.4 MB
Chelmsford Library Learning Commons Home Page :: Valerie Digg's Library
Thomas Crane Library :: Jessie Thuma's Library's Blog
Thomas Crane Library Teen Advisory Board :: Jessie Thuma's Library's Facebook Page
Kevin MacLeod / Killing Time :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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Alumni Day Spring 2009 - "Libraries and the Inspiration Business: How Can We Make a Difference in the Lives of our Patrons"

Simmons College GSLIS — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:13:00 -0400

On April 17, 2009 Simmons GSLIS hosted its Alumni Day, featuring a special afternoon program honoring the life of Professor Allen Smith. The program included a lecture on the future of reference by Brian Mathews, the user experience librarian at Georgia Tech. His talk was titled, “Libraries and the Inspiration Business: How Can We Make a Difference in the Lives of our Patrons.”

Slide Presentation :: 3.21 MB / PDF Format
Kevin MacLeod / Dirt Rhodes :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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2009 Advising Day for Summer GSLIS Students - Introduction