Tara Humphrey
Welcome to my portfolio site! I had the opportunity to create this site as part of my LIS 60280 Master's Portfolio class through Kent State University. This demonstrates who I am, my goals, and how I am working to accomplish them. Check out this page to learn about me and to read a brief summary of the classes I took in my MLIS program. I have included samples of my work as well as some information about myself, dispersed through this site. Use the menu bar to navigate through the different things I have included. Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio!
About Me
I'm Tara Humphrey and I have loved the library my whole life. When I was younger, I developed a love of learning, and the library helped me feed that desire to know more about all the different things that interested me. As I grew up, I decided that I wanted to help others feed their passions as well, and opted to pursue a degree in Library and Information Science. I focused primarily on public libraries, and a bit on academic libraries. I graduated with my MLIS degree from Kent State University in May, 2021.
Beyond school, I also like to read nonfiction or teen books. Some of my favorite books include the Infernal Devices series (Cassandra Clare), Peter Pan (J. M. Barrie), and Vampire Forensics (Mark Collins Jenkins). I'm currently working on reading The Crown of Guilded Bones by Jennifer Armentrout.
Featured Work Samples/Experiences
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Digital Exhibit: Beat Movement
Commune Culture Capstone Research Paper
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Microfilm Digitization Project
Because I want to specialize in reference services in public libraries, I took a variety of courses that would help me be an asset to public library reference services. To get an idea of what I have been learning, I have listed my courses, with descriptions, below.
LIS 60010 - The Information Landscape
Discussed the information lifecycle, the roles of information professionals, and their place in the information economy.
LIS 60020 - Information Organization
Introduced information organization and retrieval, along with search and navigation tools and techniques.
LIS 60030 - People in the Information Ecology
Highlighted the current state of the information ecology, including information needs and factors that affect needs and behavior.
LIS 60040 - Information Institutions and Professions
Outlined various possible settings for information professionals, including different types of libraries and museums, along with factors that influence them.
LIS 60050 - Research and Assessment in Library and Information Science
Covered qualitative and quantitative research methods and data interpretation in the context of an information setting.
LIS 60280 Master's Portfolio in Library and Information Science
Aided in creating a coherent portfolio to present professional and academic accomplishments.
LIS 60601 - Information Sources and Reference Services
Presented a number of tools to provide reference answers, as well as strategies for effectively identifying and addressing patron needs.
LIS 60608 - The Public Library
Explained theories and practices within public libraries involving funding, censorship, and management.
LIS 60612 - Adult Library Materials and Services
Discussed adult programming, services, and recent reading habits of adult individuals and groups.
LIS 60613 - Information Needs, Seeking, and Use
Proposed theories relating to information needs, behaviors, contexts, and processes in terms of user interaction with resources.
LIS 60614 - Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials
Outlined the process of selecting materials for a range of libraries, focusing on analysis, policy, and sources to utilize.
LIS 60618 - Information Literacy
Highlighted information literacy standards and aided in developing policy and programming to address community literacy needs.
UDX 60118 - Accessibility Evaluation and Universal Design
Introduced website accessibility and user experience, along with tips for integrating accessibility into website design (applicable for user-friendly library websites and catalogs).
A member of the Utah Library Association
