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San Jose State University SJSU ScholarWorks Faculty and Staff Publications Library 9-19-2008 Knowledge River: School of Information Resources and Library Science. Peggy Cabrera San Jose State University, peggy.cabrera@sjsu.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/lib_pub  Part of the Library and Information Science Commons Recommended Citation Peggy Cabrera. "Knowledge River: School of Information Resources and Library Science." Faculty and Staff Publications (2008). This Presentation is brought to you for free and open access by the Library at SJSU ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Faculty and Staff Publications by an authorized administrator of SJSU ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact scholarworks@sjsu.edu. KNOWLEDGE RIVERSchool of Information Resources and Library ScienceUniversity of Arizona, TucsonSeptember 19, 2008 REFORMA National Conference IIIEl Paso, TexasPANELISTS Jana Bradley, Director and Professor, SIRLS Patricia Montiel Overall, Assistant Professor, SIRLS,           KR1 Scholar Peggy Cabrera, Academic Librarian, San José State University, KR1 Scholar Adriana Rendon, Reference Librarian, Pima County Public Library, KR5 Scholar Aaron Valdivia, Young Adult Services Librarian, Pima County Public Library, KR5 Scholar, WE Search ChairOVERVIEW Knowledge River: A Unique Approach  Accomplishments of Knowledge River Impact of Knowledge River Community Outreach: WE Search Knowledge River ExperiencesWHAT IS KNOWLEDGE RIVER? Master’s degree program at the School of Information Resources and Library Science Started as the Knowledge River Institute in 2001, funded by a grant from IMLS, with Patricia Tarín as the Knowledge River director Supported by 4 IMLS grants: 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008“a Master’s degree program tailored to the needs of Native Americans and Hispanics as learners and to the information needs of the communities they represent.”- IMLS 2001 grant abstract, Patricia TarínUNIQUE APPROACH Cohort-based Specialized academic and social support Culturally authentic classes Professional development activities, focused on leadership and preparation for the job market“a retention program that takes into account financial, academic and social aspects of the library school experience…and prepares students for the real world of work and the job search process”-IMLS 2003 grant abstract, Patricia TarínCULTURALLY AUTHENTIC CLASSES Knowledge River Foundation CourseIRLS 550: Information Environments from Hispanic and Native American Perspectives Courses developed by national leaders – Issues in Culture and Technology, Richard Chabrán– Information Policy and Cultural Perspectives, Elizabeth Martínez– Issues in Indigenous Information Services,Marty de MontañoCOMMUNITY OUTREACH:WE Search (Wellness Education) Purpose: to extend student learning and benefits into the community Knowledge River mentors & high school students“guiding the high school students through an extended (6-month) exploration of medical librarianship while providing actual health information service within the Tucson adolescent community” - IMLS 2005 grant abstract, Patricia TarínWE SEARCH: Goals Curbing health disparities (emphasis on teen health issues and Latino and Native American health maladies)  Creating a community of consumer health information advocates and fostering an interest in librarianshipMETHODOLOGY: Four Module System Examining health disparities (the problem) Resources at our disposal (information) Outreach (information power) Permanent resource (reflect)IMLS GRANT # 3, 2005 - 2008 Included 3 cohorts: 4, 5, and 6 Met its goals– Recruited 54 Hispanic and Native American students, exceeding goal by 4– Will graduate 45 students, meeting its target goal– WE Search, in its second year, extremely successful– Sustainability plan for basic program, through continued support of our long-term library partners– Impact and consultant evaluation as the basis for the future Provided for evaluation and assessment Prepare for new funding2007-2008:PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Impact study UA Diversity Consultants: Focus Groups Expanded Steering Committee Review, input, vision, goals Financial Aid Advisory Committee: Steering Committee Membership KR Manager Selection Committee: Steering Committee membershipEXTENDING KNOWLEDGE RIVER:IMLS GRANT # 4, 2008-2011 Cohort 7: 15 students; recruiting cohort 8 Foundational program  – selective recruiting; – culturally authentic courses;– cohort building; – careful advisement;– Development of leadership and job seeking skills;– WE Search.  Plus– Financial aid throughout 3-semester program: continuing partners, new partners, new IMLS grant, increased SIRLS contributions– Multi-culturalism through the curriculum; extending research– Plans to expand KR staff: KR director (faculty position), KR Manager (daily operations),  KR assistants (grad students)– Cultural competency throughout SIRLS communityLIBRARY PARTNERS University of Arizona Libraries:– Initial partner and continuing supporter– 8 assistantships in 2008-2009 Arizona Health Sciences Library: – 2 Assistantships– WE Search advisors Pima County Public Library:– IGA to support five 2nd year students as Community Service Assistants– working at PCPL Arizona State Library:– 2 Cultural Community Assistantships, – working at libraries in the stateFINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Foundational program for 12 students for one year– Assistantships with library partners– SIRLS increased funding– IMLS funding extends to 14-16 in first year Second year funding– IMLS: WE Search– PCPL Community Service Assistantships– State Library Cultural Community Assistantship Fund-raising in the next 3 years for post-IMLS fundingHOW HAVE WE DONE? 78 graduates, May 2008  (54 Hispanic Latino; 24 Native American) 19 in the pipeline (not counting 12-15 new cohort 7 admits who start this summer)– Hispanic/Latino: 10– Native American: 9GRADUATESAs of May, 2008, 78 students have graduated from SIRLS with the assistance of Knowledge River5424Hispanic/LatinoNativeAmericanSTUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM (NOT COUNTING KR7) 19 students currently in program– Hispanic/Latino: 10– Native American: 9COHORT 7:SUMMER/FALL 2008 15 students in cohort 7 AssistantshipsUniversity of Arizona Main LibraryAHSLPima County Public Library IRLS 550: Information Environments from Latino & Native American Perspectives Academic Advising for studentsGRADUATE PLACEMENT Public Librarians– Branch Managers– Library of Congress Academic Librarians– Diné College Library Faculty – School of Information Resources & Library Science Book Editor Archivist School Librarians Technology SpecialistGRADUATE HONORS Testimony Before Congress Caldecott Awarded Committee Emerging Leaders Movers and Shakers Fellowships:  NLMIMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE RIVER: School of Information Resources & Library Science Classroom Learning Student Leadership Culturally Competent CommunityIMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE RIVER:University of Arizona Diversity programs Involvement in the larger University of Arizona community Role-modeling for Latino & Native American studentsIMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE RIVER:City of Tucson & State of Arizona Community Service Assistantships Cultural Community Assistantships Local Organizations Local Libraries IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE RIVER:Nationwide National Libraries Professional Organizations National & Regional Conferences National Advocacy Projects & CollaborationsKNOWLEDGE RIVER EXPERIENCES Cohort Experience Cultural Competence Network Leadership What else?QUESTIONS?CONTACT KNOWLEDGE RIVER Website: www.knowledgeriver.arizona.edu Email: kriver@mail.sbs.arizona.edu Mail: 1515 E. First Street, Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: (520) 621-3958Visit us in the exhibit hall this weekend!

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