Happenings
16 July 2008
Dr. Anthony Bernier will present paper on making library space for young adults
Dr. Anthony Bernier, assistant professor,
will present a conceptual paper entitled "Making Library Space for Young Adults: Three Stages Toward Success", at the International Federation of Libraries Associations's (IFLA) Navigating with Youth Satellite Meeting
in Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday August 6, 2008.
From the abstract:
What does developmentally-appropriate space mean for young people? Are innovations only for new, large, and shiny libraries? What have we learned from new spaces that can be more broadly applicable? What, for instance, can teen vernacular aesthetics teach us about responsive design for them, rather than merely re-decorating spaces based on adult conventions? Through case studies, this presentation identifies three levels that model incorporation of developmentally-appropriate aesthetic principles for young adults: simple alterations of existing space, re-designing existing space, and entirely new building designs.
American Library Association (ALA) resolution honors San José SLIS.
On July 3, 2008, ALA passed the following resolution applauding the San José School of Library Information Science.
Whereas the American Library Association is committed to recruiting a large and diverse membership of librarians, and other library workers and supporters, and
Whereas the American Library Association encourages the involvement and engagement of students in Library and Information Science programs, and
Whereas the San Jose School of Library and Information Science, the world’s largest accredited MLIS Program with more than 2500 graduate students, provides ALA and chapter memberships to each incoming student, beginning in 2007,
Therefore Be It Resolved That
The American Library Association expresses its appreciation to the San Jose School of Library and Information Science, and its director, Dr. Ken Haycock, for its continuing commitment and dedication to ALA.
Editorial note: In June 2007, SJSU School of Library and Information Science received American Library Association accreditation for another seven years (2014) without conditions. See the About SLIS page for the latest "Quick Facts" and "2005-2007 Years in Review" report.
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