CAIS 2021 Conference: Poster
From “a great counter attraction to the ale-house and low music hall” to “the one place everybody goes”: the public library in The Globe and Mail, 1860-2016
Canadian public libraries espouse a set of values that may not be congruent (e.g., preserving “high” culture vs providing access to inclusive collections). Tension or conflict can result when stakeholders emphasize different values, so it is crucial to attend to values in stakeholder accounts, including those in the mass media. This poster presents a) emerging findings from a study of the representation of public libraries in The Globe and Mail since 1860; and b) reflections on the research and research communication process as an innovative experiential learning opportunity for the interdisciplinary team of faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students.
Presented June 8, 2021. For more information please click here!
Thank you to the CAIS Conference, its organizers, the session leads, and all who attended.
So What? Library and Information Science Podcast
So What? is a podcast produced by students in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. It is centered on issues and topics of interest to the realm of library and information science.
We sat down with Alex Mayhew to discuss our project and why it matters. You can listen to the whole episode here! You can also access the podcast through iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud.