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Work Samples

This page contains samples of my work from several of my MLIS classes, as well as a few from my Bachelor's Degree in History from Utah State University, and some work projects from jobs. Each project correlates with major learning outcomes that build skills needed for the library or information field. Click on the buttons below to access the projects and learn how they contribute to my library knowledge and skills.

Case Study Assignment

For my LIS 60608 (The Public Library) class, we were asked to look at various aspects of a real library to see how they applied the principles we were learning. My case studies focus on the Logan Library, evaluating the effectiveness of strategic plans and leadership.

Game Systems Project

This assignment was a final project for my LIS 60050 (Research and Assessment) class. I came up with the idea to research the community interest and ability of Logan Library to circulate game systems, to go with the games they circulate. This project includes a research proposal and Qualtrics survey questions.

Programming Assignment

My LIS 60612 (Adult Materials and Services) class gave me the opportunity to come up with a programming event for adults. After research about the community, I developed a program teaching how to balance meals and make food appropriate for a college student.

College Students Research Paper

An assignment for my LIS 60030 (People in the Information Ecology) class asked me to research a specific user group. For this paper, I looked at the context, behavior, and needs of college students to understand how to better serve them through the library.

Lesson Plan Project

Because librarians must help teach, my LIS 60618 (Information Literacy) class gave me the chance to create and teach a virtual lesson plan. I taught my lesson on determining scholarly sources, and made sure to include engaging elements that would be applicable in a virtual or in-person setting.

Knowledge Organization Systems Assignment

This assignment from my LIS 60020 (Information Organization) class exemplifies what I learned, specifically subject headings and the breakdown of Dewey Decimal classifications. The instructions and my answers are included in the document.

Catalog Search Analysis

For my LIS 60010 (Information Landscape) class, I was asked to compare and analyze two different catalog search engines. I chose the Salt Lake County Library and the Logan Library to compare. Several aspects were the focus of the analysis, and I included summaries and screenshots to highlight my findings.

Question Sets

Focusing specific on reference services, I did these Question Sets for my LIS 60601 (Information Sources and Reference Services) class. I was given a list of potential reference questions I might be asked, and I provided a short answer as well as an in-depth response, along with the sources I used to answer it.

Digital Exhibit: Beat Movement

For one of my History classes for my Bachelor's degree, I was able to work with a team of three to create a digital exhibit for the USU library's online page. We collaborated on main themes, sources, and stories. This gave me an opportunity to apply history and research principles to creating an exhibit.

Commune Culture Capstone

For a history class, I wrote and presented my research on the culture of American communes during the 1960s/70s. This involved researching sources of the era and synthesizing a coherent message. I was able to share my research at a capstone conference with fellow students and history professors.

Microfilm Digitization Project

In my time working at the Logan Library, I had the chance to participate in a project to digitize microfilm newspapers and documents to make them available and searchable for the public. As an information professional, it is my responsibility to help make information accessible, especially concerning local history.

Rare Books Petting Zoo

During my History Bachelor's degree, I had the opportunity to select a rare book from USU's Special Collections. After researching about the book and its history, as well as spending time in it's pages, I was able to present Thomas Cranmer's Book of Homilies to patrons of the library as they walked by.

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