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How to Read U.S. Patents This is one of a series of videos we have on patents. Today we’ll be deciphering or reading a US patent. We'll be reviewing the major parts and looking at an example patent. -
Information Privilege and Representation This lesson uses disability studies to look at the effect of representation (or lack of representation) in the news. In this lesson, students discuss the importance of marginalized communities representing their perspectives on important issues, especially when those issues directly affect them. -
Bias in the Fine Arts Range of the Library of Congress Classification System This lesson is intended to introduce students to bias in the fine arts range. It argues that by privileging fine art over craft, LCC reinforces ideas that white male European art is superior to art made by women and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists. The Fine Arts range is arranged by medium. While the fine arts (architecture, painting, sculpture, and drawing) are treated as primary categories (NA for architecture, NB for sculpture, and so on), the craft mediums (glass, woodwork, textiles, and ceramic) are a subdivision of a subdivision, located under “Other Arts and Art Industries” in Decorative Arts (NK). -
Introduction to Maker Literacy This interactive presentation introduces students to the Libraries' Makerspace, highlighting its services. This slideshow was originally presented to an IMS 201 class.