Hello All:
My name is Andrea Puglisi, and I am part of a team of librarians exploring the role algorithms and digital tools play in how we access, create and understand information. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services ("Open Educational Resources on Algorithmic Literacy" project, grant number RE-254893-OLS-2).
I am reaching out to library and information (LIS) professionals to participate in a survey study on interests and questions regarding algorithmic systems. The survey will ask about your questions, interests, and experiences supporting algorithmic literacy. We define algorithmic literacy as awareness and understanding of the role algorithms and computation processing plays in information access and literacy, in your library.
The purpose of this research study is to explore how academic and public libraries understand and approach algorithmic literacy and possible community-driven strategies for building upon their current approaches. This study will also produce a report detailing these findings and open educational resources (OER) addressing the expressed needs and interests of participants. Please see the Research Information Sheet<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AHCAa_24TUCfFlb1HP5LiHvzh8eQDdUcqzzt425WKWQ/edit?usp=sharing> for more details.
This survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. Please see the algorithmic literacy survey link (hyperlinked) to access the survey: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ba9BraCaTSFEp2C
If you have any questions, please reach out to Reanna Esmail and Iliana Burgos via email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Additionally, you are welcome to share this survey and outreach broadly.
Thank you for your consideration!
Best regards,
Andrea Puglisi, on behalf of the OER on Algorithmic Literacy Research Team
Andrea
Andrea Puglisi
Digital Initiatives/Technology Librarian
Westfield State University
577 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01086
Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Phone: 413-572-5464
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