{"id":2303,"date":"2024-06-05T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/?p=2303"},"modified":"2024-12-04T09:14:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T17:14:05","slug":"uxsgsjsu-ischool-x-sjsu-reforma-student-chapter-creating-inclusive-ux-in-libraries-panel-highlights-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/2024\/06\/05\/uxsgsjsu-ischool-x-sjsu-reforma-student-chapter-creating-inclusive-ux-in-libraries-panel-highlights-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"UXSG@SJSU iSchool x SJSU REFORMA Student Chapter – Creating Inclusive UX in Libraries Panel Highlights & Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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by Christina Eilar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In partnership with the SJSU REFORMA Student Chapter, UXSG co-hosted a virtual panel discussion, Creating Inclusive User Experiences in Libraries: Addressing the Needs of Latinx and Diverse Communities. As part of the panel organizer group, I wanted to share highlights and insights from these professionals that stood out to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Can (And SHOULD) Apply UX to Whatever You Do:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  •  When Sharesly Rodriguez was working as a Course Reserve and Circulation Specialist, the team she was on redesigned a request form and this was an opportunity to use her knowledge of UX principles to suggest improvements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • April Ibarra Siquieros first learned about UX from a coworker\/classmate while a graduate assistant getting her MLIS. The other student was following a UX concentration through their grad program. In a prior role as a Research and Instruction Librarian, April still applied UX knowledge to student interactions, and when the university opened a new UX Librarian position, she had examples of UX skills to get the job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Edwin Rodarte worked with a student who created a redesign plan for the LAPL website as a profile piece for a UX design portfolio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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     \u201cApply what you learn to school, work (even if you don\u2019t work as a librarian), and teach. Talk about it because UX applies to all types of librarians.\u201d \u2013 Sharesly Rodriguez<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    People-Oriented Services:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    In this panel there were some great discussions of user experience, access and outreach, accessibility, and inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Concerning a library website redesign, April said, \u201cWe want to make the website accessible and compliant, but that doesn\u2019t feel like enough anymore. We want to exceed the minimum requirements because that\u2019s what folks should have and deserve. We don\u2019t want to just check off some boxes, so we don\u2019t get sued.\u201d She advocates for universal design principles embedded in the library website redesign, and not just as afterthoughts for the sake of compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    •  Kay Ming Cardena gave advice that has helped her in outreach work, recognizing the difference between an announcement and an invitation. \u201c\u2019We want everybody to participate in this\u2019\u2014that\u2019s not really an invitation. It\u2019s an announcement. An invitation is when somebody feels their presence is actually noticed\u2013 that people will notice if they\u2019re there or they\u2019re not there.\u201d Building relationships with students or student groups helps to build engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    •  Outreach and UX can overlap and support overall library services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      “Ask to join additional teams at work and join professional associations to gain professional experience you will not get from your current position.” \u2013 Mario Ascencio<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Ultimately, the discussion highlighted that creating inclusive and effective user experiences in libraries is an ongoing journey that benefits from the application of UX principles in every facet of library service. As the field continues to evolve, librarians are empowered to innovate and advocate for practices that truly reflect the diverse needs of their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Advice to MLIS Students:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      – “Find mentors. Reach out to people and learn what they do. Be Bold. Not every connection will turn into mentorship, but it will get you more comfortable with reaching out.” \u2013 Kay Ming Cadena<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      – “UX Librarianship is still emerging, and it\u2019s not important to have UX in your title to do UX work as a librarian. Maybe you will find a UX Librarian role, but there are many other situations with opportunities to apply UX knowledge to your role.” \u2013 April Ibarra Siquieros<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      –  \u201cYou don\u2019t have to have an official title to be doing this work if it is a passion project of yours. Find projects, find institutions, or find other places to showcase your work and build a portfolio.\u201d \u2013 Edwin Rodarte<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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