Library and Information Science (LIS)
Alternative labels
Librarianship
Journal article
Librarians' roles in supporting students' mental health through teaching practices
Mental health and well-being is of increasing concern on college campuses. Grounded in feminist pedagogy and an ethic of care, this study asks what roles instruction librarians perceive themselves as having in supporting student mental health and what strategies they use in the classroom to address student affect and emotions.
Report
Libraries and media literacy education
In 2021, the University of Canberra and the Australian Libraries and Information Association (ALIA) collaborated on a national study of ALIA members’ perceptions of media literacy education, with the view to develop a media literacy short course tailored to their needs. This report summaries the research findings.
Guide
Indigenous referencing guidance for Indigenous Knowledges
This resource was created by the Indigenous Archives Collective (IAC) as referencing guidance for undergraduate students, and liaison librarians supporting these students, when citing Indigenous Knowledges. While the work is intended for use in libraries to support the acknowledgement of First Nations people in Victoria, it has broader application for the acknowledgement of Indigenous Knowledges...
Report
Ithaka S+R US library survey 2022
The Ithaka S+R Library Survey has examined leadership and strategic perspectives in the field by surveying library deans and directors nationally on a triennial basis since 2010. In this sixth iteration of the project, researchers continue to track high-level issues of strategy, leadership, budget, staffing and institutional alignment.
Report
Sustaining art research collections: using data to explore collaboration
This report illustrates how quantitative analysis of library collection and activity data can be leveraged by library leaders to inform decisions about collaborative opportunities supporting art research collections.