The Social Justice Collaboratorium: Illuminating Research
Pathways Between Social Justice Issues and LIS ALA Midwinter 2015
Panel Presentation by the 2013 ALA Spectrum Doctoral Cohort
Saturday, January 31, 2015 @SJCollaborate
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ALISE 2015 Panel Presentation 2013 ALA Spectrum Doctoral Cohort
Moderator: Mario H. Ramirez, Department of Information Studies,
University of California, Los Angeles Panelists: RaShauna Brannon,
Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign LaVerne Gray, College of Communication
and Information, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Miraida
Morales, School of Communication & Information, Rutgers
University Myrna Morales, Graduate School of Library and
Information Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Elnora Tayag, School of Information & Library Science,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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2013 ALA Spectrum Doctoral Cohort
http://www.ala.org/offices/diversity/spectrum/phd
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Definitions of Social Justice Justice is often used as a legal
term that describes the administration and maintenance of fair
laws. [4] The term social justice expands the notion of justice,
referring to an ideal in which justice is achieved in every aspect
of society, not simply the legal sphere. [5] Although social
justice has been explored in philosophical, political, religious,
and other contexts, no universally accepted, all-encompassing
definition of social justice has emerged. Mehra, B., Rioux, K.
& Albright, K. (2009). Social justice in library and
information science. Encyclopedia of Library and Information
Sciences. p. 4820
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Definitions of Social Justice Tensions: 1.The individuals right
to choose his/her own ends; 2.Conflicts with other individuals
rights to make similar choices; 3.The debate on individual rights
vs. the good of the community Mehra, B., Rioux, K. & Albright,
K. (2009). Social justice in library and information science.
Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences. p. 4821
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Social Justice in LIS Theory and Practice Importance of
outcome-based, socially relevant evaluation methods in assessing
library services Value of local experiences and ontologies and
their representation into formalized organizational tools of
information Necessity in building equitable partnering efforts with
disenfranchised constituencies
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Social Justice in Libraries - Reality Libraries today are
considered notable models of service to local and recently global
communities, and are expected to be unequivocally immersed in
pursuing this dictum.[125] But the implications of such a position
for libraries, in terms of a social justice agenda, are not quite
clear. LIS and its professional service orientation can be
considered from a social justice perspective, specifically by
examining the underlying power vested in libraries that has been
historically perpetuated through social contract in the American
public sphere. M. Bharat, K. Rioux, & K. Albright (2009).
Social justice in library and information science. Encyclopedia of
Library and Information Sciences. p. 4824
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Social Justice in Libraries - Reality Recognizing the
limitations of past service-based ethics in the profession (i.e.
biased language constructs) Adopting more progressive concepts and
practices (i.e. community engagement, community-based action
research, collaborative learning) Mehra, B., Rioux, K. &
Albright, K. (2009). Social justice in library and information
science. Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences. p.
4826
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IS Social Justice Theoretical Assumptions All human beings have
an inherent worth and deserve information services that help
address their information needs (Rioux, 2010, p. 13). Assumption #1
Rioux, K. (2010). Metatheory in Library and Information Science: A
Nascent Social Justice Approach. Journal of Education for Library
& Information Science, 51, 9-17.
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IS Social Justice Theoretical Assumptions People perceive
reality and information in different ways, often within cultural or
life role contexts. These contexts should be acknowledged when
planning or implementing information services (Rioux, 2010, p. 13).
Assumption #2 Rioux, K. (2010). Metatheory in Library and
Information Science: A Nascent Social Justice Approach. Journal of
Education for Library & Information Science, 51, 9-17.
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IS Social Justice Theoretical Assumptions There are many
different types of information and knowledge, and these are
societal resources. Widely available access to this information and
knowledge is a common good that should be promoted and maintained
(Rioux, 2010, p. 13). Assumption #3 Rioux, K. (2010). Metatheory in
Library and Information Science: A Nascent Social Justice Approach.
Journal of Education for Library & Information Science, 51,
9-17.
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IS Social Justice Theoretical Assumptions Theory and research
are pursued with the ultimate goal of bringing positive change to
service constituencies (Rioux, 2010, p. 13). Assumption #4 Rioux,
K. (2010). Metatheory in Library and Information Science: A Nascent
Social Justice Approach. Journal of Education for Library &
Information Science, 51, 9-17.
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IS Social Justice Theoretical Assumptions The provision of
information services is an inherently powerful activity (Rioux,
2010, p. 13). Assumption #5 Rioux, K. (2010). Metatheory in Library
and Information Science: A Nascent Social Justice Approach. Journal
of Education for Library & Information Science, 51, 9-17.
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The Social Justice Collaboratorium is a user- driven online
research and pedagogical tool for LIS educators, practitioners, and
supporters that is committed to the discovery and implementation of
best practices that link knowledge to action, and which promote
information as tool for community empowerment. Social Justice
Collaboratorium Vision & Mission
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Content LaVerne Gray University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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SJC Content The SJC hopes to bring together resources and
information by supplying a space where interested students,
professionals, and LIS educators can connect on social justice
relevant matters in libraries and communities that they serve. LIS
Resources SJC Community
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SJC Content - Collaboration Sharing ideas, building community
by collating disparate resources from LIS education, research,
teaching, professional activities, and community work. Image From:
http://www.community-mapper.com/#1000-1422216651447http://www.community-mapper.com/#1000-1422216651447
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SJC - Proposed Content Education Materials Research Community
Space Best Practices Resources
SJC Content - Research Current & Past Research Publication
Opportunities Calls for Papers Presentations/Panels Grants
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SJC Content - Community Building Dr. Margaret Burroughs Faces
of My People Image From:
http://blog.usa.gov/post/3057877300/this-woodcut-by-margaret-burroughs-is-called-thehttp://blog.usa.gov/post/3057877300/this-woodcut-by-margaret-burroughs-is-called-the
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SJC Content - Best Practices Community Engagement Collections
Information Instruction Professional Development
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SJC Content - Resources
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Brainstorming ~ Feedback ~ Discussion
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Functional Specifications Myrna Morales University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign
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Process Requirements Analysis to determine functional elements
User expectations from user surveys Iteration process: Wireframing
User feedback Development User feedback
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Initial Requirements Resource sharing Document upload
(including text, images, video & audio) Communication
capabilities for contributors Comments, forum Community moderator
Community upvoting on favorite content, best practice models Social
media integration
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Sustainability Hosting Internal vs. 3 rd party Security Spam,
hackers Ownership Protection of user- submitted content Data
portability (should we need to take down the site) Website builder
Full turnkey platform vs. build our own Cost, control, maintenance,
support
User Needs Assessment Pre-assessment Build Prototype Re-assess
https://socialjusticecollaboratorium.wordpress.com/ Visit us + sign
up at
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Promotion Referrals Social Media List-serves Conferences
Interaction @SJCollaborate #SocialJusticeCollab
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Marketing Strategy People Price Promotion Place Product
Process
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Syllabus org Environmental Scan Model 1 internet org
Syllabus
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Environmental Scan Model 2 Blog / Website Curated by Long List
of Links
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SJC Model Collaborate + Create Students Faculty Organizations
Social Justice Collaboratorium
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PLACEPRODUCT PEOPLEPROCESS PROMOTEPRICE Lets Build It Together
Social Justice Collaboratorium
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https://socialjusticecollaboratorium.wordpress.com/
@SJCollaborate [email protected] Visit us at
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Additional Readings Jaeger, P. T., Gorham, U., Taylor, N. G.,
Kettnich, K., Sarin, L. C., & Peterson, K. J. (2014). Library
research and what libraries actually do now: education, inclusion,
social services, public spaces, digital literacy, social justice,
human rights, and other community needs. Library Quarterly, 84(4),
491-493. Jaggars, D. (2014). We can imagine the future, but are we
equipped to create it? Portal: Libraries & The Academy, 14(3),
319-323. Schroeder, R., & Hollister, C. V. (2014). Librarians
views on critical theories and critical practices. Behavioral &
Social Sciences Librarian, 33(2), 91-119. Traska, M. R. (2014).
Extremism @ the Library. American Libraries, 45(6), 32-35. Adler,
K. (2013). Radical Purpose: The Critical Reference Dialogue At a
Progressive Urban College. Urban Library Journal, 19(1), 1-8. Duff,
W., Flinn, A., Suurtamm, K., & Wallace, D. d. (2013). Social
justice impact of archives: a preliminary investigation. Archival
Science, 13(4), 317-348. Gomez, H. (2013). Seeking social justice
in a library career. Voice Of Youth Advocates, 36(2), 22-23.
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Additional Readings Greene, M. A. (2013). A critique of social
justice as an archival imperative: What is it we're doing that's
all that important?.American Archivist, 76(2), 302-334. Jimerson,
R. C. (2013). Archivists and social responsibility: A response to
Mark Greene. American Archivist, 76(2), 335- 345. Levitov, D. D.
(2013). Libraries, poetry, and social justice. School Library
Monthly, 29(7), 4. Rioux, K. (2013). Teaching social justice in an
information literacy course: An action research case study.
Catholic Library World, 83(3), 191-195. Shorter-Gooden, K. (2013).
The Culturally Competent Organization. Library Quarterly, 83(3),
207-211. Hudson, D. (2012). Unpacking "Information Inequality":
Toward a critical discourse of global justice in library and
information science. Canadian Journal Of Information & Library
Sciences, 36(3/4), 69-87.
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Additional Readings Lor, P. J., & Britz, J. (2012). An
ethical perspective on political-economic issues in the long-term
preservation of digital heritage.Journal Of The American Society
For Information Science & Technology, 63(11), 2153-2164.
Longstaff, R. (2011). Social justice across the curriculum:
Librarians as campus leaders. Catholic Library World, 81(4),
285-289. Bonnici, L., Maatta, S., Wells, M., Brodsky, J., &
Meadows, I. (2012). Physiological access as a social justice type
in LIS curricula. Journal Of Education For Library &
Information Science, 53(2), 115-129. Vender, A. (2011). Shhh! no
opinions in the library. Newsletter On Intellectual Freedom, 60(5),
171-199. Rioux, K. (2010). Metatheory in Library and Information
Science: A nascent social justice approach. Journal Of Education
For Library & Information Science, 51(1), 9-17. Abilock, D.
(2006). So close and so small: Six promising approaches to civic
education, equity, and social justice. Knowledge Quest, 34(5),
9-16.