Envisioning a Better World: Using Real-Life Scenarios to Promote Inclusivity and Information Agency Amongst First-Generation Students
Document Type
Conference Presentation
Conference Title
L’Association des bibliothécaires du Québec - Quebec Library Association (ABQLA) 2018 Conference, All Inclusive: Leading, Inspiring, Empowering
Organization
Quebec Library Association (ABQLA)
Location
Montreal, Canada
Conference Dates
Friday, May 4th, 2018
Date of Presentation
5-4-2018
Abstract
This presentation will share an innovative library / writing programs partnership established at the University of the Pacific to support first-generation college students enrolled in a “transition to university” program. A real world, career/internship scenario approach is utilized, with particular emphasis on issues of social diversity, as well as social and environmental justice. Library component data shows a positive impact, especially beneficial given known risk factors to first-gen success. Writing centers are natural library partners; effective writing at the college level (and in the workplace) requires the ability to research, analyze and synthesize high-quality sources, to find the gems, among the detritus.
Recommended Citation
Maloney, M. M.
(2018).
Envisioning a Better World: Using Real-Life Scenarios to Promote Inclusivity and Information Agency Amongst First-Generation Students.
Paper presented at L’Association des bibliothécaires du Québec - Quebec Library Association (ABQLA) 2018 Conference, All Inclusive: Leading, Inspiring, Empowering in Montreal, Canada.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/libraries-pres/146
