[Sigia-l] Spring Issue of Student Research Journal Now Available Online

[Nicole Purviance]

SJSU SLIS Student Research Journal Publishes Volume 3, Issue 1 

 

Three articles written by graduate students in the Master of Library and
Information Science
<http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/master-library-and-information-science-mli
s>  (MLIS) program at the San Jose State University School of Library and
Information Science (SJSU SLIS) are featured in the latest issue of the
information school's Student Research Journal (SRJ), published in May 2013.

 

The first article in Volume 3, Issue 1 of the SRJ explores how cartoons have
helped define public perception and understanding of "librarians, library
funding, and the digitization of information," as well as the history of
libraries in the U.S. Another article offers advice for librarians
"embedded" in online programs regarding the Technology, Education, and
Copyright Harmonization Act (TEACH Act) and its implications for their
practice.

 

The third article surveys the variety of methods being used to determine the
value of a public library, including both its tangible and intangible
benefits. Editor-in-Chief Elyse Meyers, also a SJSU SLIS graduate student,
introduces the articles with an essay on the issue's theme of "definition."

 

This is the fifth issue of the journal, which was launched in 2010. Each
issue is developed by current SJSU SLIS graduate students selected by a
competitive process to serve one-year terms on the editorial team. Working
with SJSU SLIS faculty advisor and associate professor Dr. Anthony Bernier
<http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=berniera> , the student
editors review, select and edit manuscripts submitted by MLIS students at
SJSU SLIS and students from other graduate programs worldwide.

 

The SRJ (pronounced surge) offers a great opportunity for graduate students
to showcase their original work in a peer-reviewed publication and
contribute to the body of knowledge in the information profession.

 

The featured articles in Volume 3, Issue 1 of the SRJ are:

 

*	Definition <http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/slissrj/vol3/iss1/1/> ,
Elyse Meyers, SRJ Editor-in-Chief
*	Library Cartoons: A Literature Review of Library-Themed Cartoons,
Caricatures, and Comics <http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/slissrj/vol3/iss1/2/>
, Julia B. Chambers
*	Embedded Librarians and the TEACH Act
<http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/slissrj/vol3/iss1/3/> , Anthony N. Burik
*	Demonstrating the Value of the Public Library: Economic Valuation
and the Advocacy Imperative
<http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/slissrj/vol3/iss1/4/> , Tracy L. Micka

 

The articles are freely available in PDF format at
http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/slissrj/vol3/iss1/

 

Call for Submissions

The SRJ invites original research or critical review essay manuscripts from
graduate students at any university on topics in the fields of information
science theory, policy, application, or practice. Submissions are accepted
on a rolling basis. See call for submissions.
<http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/slissrj/call_for_submissions.html> 

 

About the Student Research Journal

The SRJ promotes graduate scholarship and intellectual inquiry in library
and information science, archives and records management, and museum studies
by publishing two issues annually. It is San Jose State University's first
student-governed research journal. For more information about the SRJ, visit
http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/slissrj/

 

About SJSU SLIS

The San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science is a
recognized leader in online learning and is a member of the Sloan Consortium
(Sloan-C) and Quality Matters. In 2012, the information school's online
programs received a score in the exemplary range according to the Sloan-C
Quality Scorecard <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/scorecard>  for the
Administration of Online Education Programs.

 

SJSU SLIS prepares individuals for professional careers in the information
profession. The information school offers the following online educational
programs <http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/choose-your-program>
: 

 

*	Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
*	Teacher Librarian Program
*	Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA)
*	Post-Master's Certificate in Library and Information Science
*	San Jose Gateway PhD Program
*	Hyperlinked Library MOOC

 

For more information about the nationally ranked school, please visit:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu