SJSU SLIS
About this original series
The purpose of this series is to provide a forum for faculty, alumni, and students to present their works/projects and to exchange research ideas. The media of this podcast is available as both video and audio. Captioned versions of this media are available on the SLIS Website.
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Rating
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Episodes of SJSU SLIS
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Maureen Sullivan: Getting Professionally Involved
Maureen Sullivan, Vice President/President Elect of the American Library Association, will talk about the importance of getting professionally involved in library associations. She will provide advice on how to get involved, how to network effectively, and the benefits of professional involvement. Sullivan will also talk about getting elected to a national leadership position in the profession's largest association.
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Release date
Jan 27, 2012
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Runtime
32:40
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Cherie Givens and Helen Sherman: Navigating the ...
Applying to the federal government has its own unique process. Hear from experts in the field on how to navigate the hiring and application process. Learn how to "read" specialized vocabulary and common terminology unique to the many different agencies of the federal government. Receive advice on how to think critically about job postings and "match" your resume and skills to the job announcement. This specialized advice is aimed at helping MLIS students and jobseekers optimize their chances t...
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Release date
Jan 23, 2012
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Runtime
53:53
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Rob McLauchlin: Designing and Implementing an En...
Electronic record collections are no longer an area of specialized expertise, but rather a dominant part of record manager's professional life. Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and the ability to access and analyze core information are of strategic importance in an information and process–driven business environment. This case study describes the creation of a focused Enterprise Content Management Strategy and Governance initiative at a major oil and gas exploration and production organizat...
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Release date
Jan 23, 2012
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Runtime
01:07:17
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Jane Meyers: The Lubuto Library Project: Proving...
The Lubuto Library Project (LLP) is the perfect example of the positive impact libraries can have on international development. LLP President Jane Meyers will discuss LLP's efforts to assist with both educational and economic development in Zambia. You'll also meet a SLIS graduate who is working to create new libraries in Zambia. This colloquia presentation will leave you inspired to get involved and share your LIS knowledge for the betterment of our worldwide communities.
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Release date
Jan 23, 2012
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Runtime
01:16:55
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Jeff Frank: The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on G...
Recent SJSU SLIS grad, Jeff Frank, will discuss his thesis and the research he conducted while working on his thesis. With the tsunami in Japan and Hurricane Irene in the Northeast, this study of the impact of Hurricane Katrina is more relevant than ever. This presentation will especially be of interest to anyone who needs to create or update a library disaster plan.
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Release date
Jan 13, 2012
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Runtime
46:51
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Blane Dessy and Nancy Faget: Careers in Federal ...
Learn about the many different career possibilities that exist in federal libraries and government agencies for MLIS graduates. The speakers provide an overview of this dynamic field and of the numerous opportunities available in medical, law, academic, public, and technical libraries and government agencies around the world. They discuss the skills needed to be competitive, and what qualifications can make you marketable for entering different positions in federal government agencies.
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Release date
Jan 9, 2012
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Runtime
54:54
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Jack Plunkett: The Next Boom
Jack Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, will discuss his recent, award-winning book The Next Boom — What You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know About the World Between Now and 2025. His well-documented analysis looks at what we might expect in health care, energy, consumer habits, education, and other areas that impact all of us. More information about the book is available at Plunkett Research.
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Release date
Jan 5, 2012
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Runtime
52:20
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Mary Beth Herkert: Records Management in the Cloud
As more and more companies and even governments are outsourcing to the cloud, how can Records Managers possibly begin to manage information for retention and disposition? How can government retain custody of public records? And, how can anyone provide access to the information when the cloud's vendor controls how long a record is kept? The presenter will give one perspective on the challenges records managers face when working in the cloud and will show how the state of Oregon is actually embr...
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Release date
Sep 10, 2011
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Runtime
57:31
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Steve Bailey: Is it worth investing in records m...
Many promises are often made regarding the benefits which investment in improved records management will deliver, including increases in productivity and savings in overheads and operating costs. But can we really be sure this is the case? How robust is the existing evidence base for the 'return on investment' offered by records management and what are the implications if it is not as strong as we might think? This session will explore the above questions in the context of work conducted in th...
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Release date
Sep 9, 2011
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Runtime
58:46
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Christian van der Ven: Social Media @ BHIC - How...
Archivists at the Brabant Historical Information Center (BHIC) in the Netherlands keep many archives, and also photos, videos, newspapers, historical maps and books. At the BHIC they use Social Media to highlight those collections, to keep in touch with patrons, for crowdsourcing and more. In the presentation Christian will first give a quick overview of the goals for using Social Media, of tools, achievements and the lessons learned. Depending on the audience's questions, he will then give a ...
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Release date
Sep 6, 2011
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Runtime
01:11:00
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