Lyra Alley's E-Portfolio

Outcome 4a: Apply library and information science theories, principles, and research to professional practice.

In this paper titled Cisgender Issues in Public Librarianship I researched the current discussions surrounding serving transgender and gender non conforming patrons. I found that the conversation had been stagnant for a long time, so I concluded by giving actionable recommendations on how to put the results of the research into professional practice. This synthesis between the research and practice built upon the foundational principles and ethics demonstrates my mastery of this outcome.

Outcome 4b: Evaluate current and emerging technologies for information capture, organization, dissemination, access, and/or curation to meet the variety of information needs of diverse communities.

This artifact is part of my final project for Social Justice Perspectives of Artificial Digital Cultural Heritage. In it I evaluate the ChatCPT large language model (LLM) while taking into account current research and discussions regarding AI. I particularly discuss how these LLMs are being used a primary information sources in places like Google and can directly affect narratives as well as disadvantage marginalized groups.

Outcome 4c: Demonstrate teaching and learning principles in relation to professional practice.

This is a handout that I created for a program on wavetable synthesis as part of my recording studio internship at Rebecca Crown Library. Through careful language choice and descriptive diagrams I provided an accessible instructional tool that could be used both inside and outside the context of the program it was designed for.