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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>SJSU SLIS Faculty Members Give Keynote Address on Youth Spaces at BayNet Event<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sharing findings on a research project regarding young adult spaces, Dr. Anthony Bernier and Dr. Jeremy Kemp of the San José State University (SJSU) School of Library and Information Science recently delivered a joint keynote address titled “</span><a href="http://baynetlibs.org/2014/04/07/annual-free-event-may-9am-getting-it-right-evaluating-library-spaces-services/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Getting it Right: Evaluating Library Spaces and Services</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>” at the annual Bay Area Library and Information Network (BayNet).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>During the 60-minute talk, Bernier and Kemp highlighted key topics from a four-year multi-method investigation of young adult spaces funded in part by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=berniera"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Bernier</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> discussed the need for evidence-based data about youth spaces and best practices in library design for young adults. He explained how researchers generated the first empirical data available about young adult spaces in libraries. A few of the important and interesting results emerging from the surveys include the need for more seating options and the need to question long-held assumptions about YA spaces in proximity to other spaces. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=kempj"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Kemp</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> discussed how virtual environments such as Second Life can be used to evaluate youth spaces in libraries. Researchers recreated actual youth spaces in Second Life and other virtual environments using photographs and videos submitted by librarians. The researchers were then able to use these environments to conduct surveys about library spaces and gather data about how different elements changed user preferences for youth spaces.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The BayNet event was held May 9, 2014, at the San Francisco Public Library. About 75 BayNet members attended the joint address, which was followed by a Q&A session. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The presentation recording is available for viewing on YouTube:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dr Anthony Bernier: </span><a href="http://youtu.be/yYc2nGVCgLk" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>http://youtu.be/yYc2nGVCgLk</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dr. Jeremy Kemp: </span><a href="http://youtu.be/AKaaeaeBF9k" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>http://youtu.be/AKaaeaeBF9k</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Q&A Session: </span><a href="http://youtu.be/_LE3DQk_q4Y" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>http://youtu.be/_LE3DQk_q4Y</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>More information about the IMLS-funded research project can be found on the </span><a href="http://www.youthfacts.org/yfspaces.html"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>website</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> for YouthFacts.org.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Bernier is an associate professor at the SJSU information school. His research interests include public libraries, serving multicultural populations, young adult services, and other research expertise. In addition to teaching graduate-level courses in the school’s </span><a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/master-library-and-information-science-mlis"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Master of Library and Information Science</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> (MLIS) program, he serves as a </span><a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/san-jose-gateway-phd-program/prospective-phd-students/research/dr-anthony-bernier"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>faculty supervisor</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> for the </span><a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/programs/san-jose-gateway-phd-program"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>San José Gateway PhD</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> program. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Kemp is a lecturer at the SJSU information school, teaching courses in information retrieval and web usability, among others, for graduate students in the exclusively online MLIS program. His research interests are diverse, covering distance education and pedagogy in library and information science to human-computer interaction and information networks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>About <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The <a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/">School of Library and Information Science</a> at San José State University (SJSU) prepares individuals for careers in the information professions. Graduates work in diverse areas, such as website design, digital asset management, information architecture, electronic records management, and librarianship. The SJSU information school offers several <a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/prospective-students/choose-your-program">online educational programs</a>, including a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, which is <a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/history-and-accreditation/accreditation">fully accredited</a> by the American Library Association, a Master’s Degree in Archives and Records Administration, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science. All programs are delivered online, and the SJSU information school is a <a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/news/detail/sjsu-slis-receives-sloan-c-award-honoring-innovation-online-learning">recognized leader in online education</a>. For more information about the school, please visit: <a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu">http://slisweb.sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Nicole Purviance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Director of Marketing and Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>School of Library and Information Science<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>San Jose State University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>408-924-2465<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="mailto:nicole.purviance@sjsu.edu">nicole.purviance@sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/">http://slisweb.sjsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>