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Faculty Publications: Dr. Jones’ recent research on privacy in learning analytics projects and AI in qualitative research

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  • Jones, K. M. L., & Hinchliffe, L. J. (2025). Preparing academic librarians to prioritize privacy in learning analytics projects: An evaluation of a professional development course. College & Research Libraries, 86(6). https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.86.6.933
  • Jones, K. M. L. (Forthcoming – Accepted 11/2025). Generative AI in qualitative research and related transparency problems: A novel heuristic for disclosing uses of AI. International Journal of Qualitative Methods. Preprint available at: https://osf.io/gqa92/files/8cwe9

The first is a fairly rigorous evaluation of a professional development project funded by the IMLS. The second is a conceptual piece that addresses transparency issues in qualitative research when using generative AI.

Attending ILF next week? Come see us at the IU reception! Students & Alumni welcome

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From the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering:

IU Alumni Reception @ ILF Annual Conference
Monday, November 10, 2024
5:50 to 7:30 p.m.
Ironhorse, Crowne Plaza Union Station
123 W Louisiana St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Located in the basement under the Grand Hall

Register to attend

 

Take a break from the conference and catch up on the latest news from IU while socializing with fellow IUB and IUI alumni, faculty, and students.

Appetizers are provided, and a cash bar will be available.

For questions, contact Peter Mikolaitis at petmikol@iu.edu or 812-856-3716.

LIS Virtual Capstone: Learn about LIS internships and support your fellow students!

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Promotional flyer for the "LIS Virtual Capstone" event hosted by Luddy Indianapolis. The flyer features a modern glass building in the background and announces a "SAVE THE DATE" for December 10, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 PM EST. It invites students, faculty, and staff to attend five-minute presentations by Library and Information Science students about their Fall 2025 internships. Includes a registration link: Promotional flyer for the "LIS Virtual Capstone" event hosted by Luddy Indianapolis. The flyer features a modern glass building in the background and announces a "SAVE THE DATE" for December 10, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 PM EST. It invites students, faculty, and staff to attend five-minute presentations by Library and Information Science students about their Fall 2025 internships. Includes a registration link: Promotional flyer for the "LIS Virtual Capstone" event hosted by Luddy Indianapolis. The flyer features a modern glass building in the background and announces a "SAVE THE DATE" for December 10, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 PM EST. It invites students, faculty, and staff to attend five-minute presentations by Library and Information Science students about their Fall 2025 internships. Includes a registration link: https://go.iu.edu/8vCkOn December 10th at 6:30pm EST, join us on Zoom to support eight fellow students as they deliver five-minute presentations about their internship experiences during the Fall 2025 semester. This event will be especially helpful for those who are considering internships in the future, but all are encouraged to join! 

Register for the virtual event

 

P.S. We are still looking for a student moderator for one of the capstone sessions. If you think you might be interested, email Siena Oristaglio (sorista[at]iu[dot]edu) for more information!

Join us next week! Luddy Colloquia: Andrew Borman, Dir. of Digital Preservation at The Strong Museum

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The Luddy School Colloquia Series connects national leaders in informatics research and practice to the IU Indianapolis campus through discussion and interaction. IU students, faculty and staff, as well as university partners and members of the Indianapolis community, are welcome to attend and stream for online audiences.

Event poster for "Saving the Games" talk by Andrew Borman, featuring speaker standing in front of bookshelves. Includes event details and QR code.

The IU Indianapolis Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Human-Centered Computing and Library and Information Science Departments have partnered to  host Andrew Borman, Director of Digital Preservation at The Strong Museum.

“Saving the Games”

Nov. 13, 2025 6-7 p.m Eastern
IT 252 & Zoom

Registration is open

 

LIS students, alumni, and community members may be interested in reviewing The Strong Museum’s preservation overview and Digital Preservation Handbook.

Call for Advisors: Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults

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The ALA Public Programs Office and Public Library Association are seeking nine librarian advisors to support the Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programs for Older Adults project. The Aging Together project will evaluate and summarize the state of older adult programming in libraries across the United States and offer recommendations based on successful models and best practices. Application instructions are below.

ALA will select nine project advisors to participate in this project during a one-year term (March 2026 – March 2027: https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/agingtogether/advisors

Selected advisors will work with the project team to help inform the initiative’s research and provide feedback on deliverables. To participate as an advisor, each library practitioner must recruit a local community partner from the field of aging (e.g. area agencies on aging, local non-profit focused on services for older adults, etc.) to serve on the committee with them. For those located in areas without local organizations with which they can partner, they may recruit an older adult community leader. This individual may be a library volunteer, board member, town council member, etc.

If selected, library advisors and their community partner will commit to the following activities:

  • Participate in a one-day in-person convening at the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference in Minneapolis, MN, on March 31, 2026.
    • Travel for one library advisor and one community partner to the convening will be covered. This includes roundtrip airfare, per diem, hotel for 2 nights, and a PLA conference registration.
  • Participate in monthly virtual meetings with project staff and the rest of the advisory committee, beginning May 2026 and ending March 2027.
  • Serve as thought leaders for the project and its outputs.
  • Act as subject matter experts who suggest additional resources and/or serve as webinar presenters.
  • Promote project deliverables within their networks.
  • Present project findings at national, local, and state-level conferences, meetings, and other convenings.
  • Be available to provide feedback to project staff, as needed, by phone (rare) or email (common).

Each library advisor will receive:

  • A $2,500 honorarium for the library advisory and a $2,500 honorarium for their community partner.
  • Travel for 1 library advisor and 1 community partner to the in-person convening in Minneapolis on March 31, 2026.

Eligibility 

To be eligible to serve as an advisor, the applying library worker must:

  • Have an active ALA membership
  • Work at a public library within the U.S. or U.S. territory
  • Have older adult programming and service expertise

How to Apply

To apply, submit an application online via our grants management platform (ALA Apply).

Opportunity Deadlines

Deadline for Submission: Monday, December 1, 2025, by 11:59 pm (CT)
Notification Date: Friday, December 12, 2025

This project is generously supported by The John A. Hartford Foundation, a private, nonpartisan, national philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older adults. The leader in the field of aging and health, the Foundation has three priority areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and improving serious illness and end-of-life care. Learn more at www.johnahartford.org.

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