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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

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SJC-Content - Educational Materials Syllabi Pedagogical Activities Service Learning Projects & Opportunities Image From: http://www.ricbookstore.org/http://www.ricbookstore.org/

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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

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Initial Wireframes - Homepage https://cacoo.com/diagrams/gK31gLlJnY7a08Xo#A13ED

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Initial Wireframes - Homepage https://cacoo.com/diagrams/gK31gLlJnY7a08Xo#A13ED

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Initial Wireframes - Homepage https://cacoo.com/diagrams/gK31gLlJnY7a08Xo#A13ED

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Initial Wireframes - Homepage https://cacoo.com/diagrams/gK31gLlJnY7a08Xo#A13ED

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Additional Considerations User registration Responsive, mobile design Site search Analytics Tagging Languages

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Marketing + Outreach Elnora Kelly Tayag University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

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Marketing Strategy People Price Promotion Place Product Process

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Targeted Users Students / Novice Consume information Faculty Students/ Faculty/ Organizations Share + Disseminate: syllabi, research, assignments, lesson plans Collaborate, Connect, + Co-create: events, exhibits, panels, papers Advocacy Low level participation Moderate level participation High level participation

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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 SJCollaborate@gmail.com 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.