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John C. Pace Library, Campus Drive, Pensacola, FL 32514
https://uwf.edu/cassh/about-us/scholarship-spotlight/ #UWFThe monthly College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Scholarship Spotlight features two concise presentations: one from a faculty member and another from a graduate student from a different department. These presentations may include works-in-progress, conference papers, or overviews of larger projects tailored for a general multidisciplinary academic audience.
The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities invites you to the October CASSH Scholarship Spotlight on Wednesday, October 23, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Pace Library Multipurpose Room on the second floor featuring Dr. Natalie Goulette, Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies, and Kellie Sparks, UWF Research Librarian and graduate student with the Department of Communication.
From grandparents raising grandchildren to libraries cracking jokes on TikTok, our world is changing in unexpected ways. Join us for a fascinating exploration of non-traditional families and unconventional library outreach strategies. Our speakers will delve into the challenges faced by custodial grandparents in Santa Rosa County and examine how academic libraries are using humor to connect with students in the digital age.
Dr. Natalie Goulette - Not Living Long Enough to Raise Them: Exploring the Challenges of Custodial Grandparent-Headed Households in Santa Rosa County
The number of non-traditional households in the US is rising. However, little is known about how these living arrangements impact the caregivers and the children they are raising. While much of the prior literature has focused on the physical and emotional toll raising one’s grandchildren can take on a custodial grandparent, there is still much to explore. This talk will explore various characteristics of custodial grandparent-headed households in the Santa Rosa County School District. A total of 17 interviews were completed and covered multiple topics, including reasons for placement, type of custody agreement, and the self-reported challenges respondents experience while raising their grandchildren.
Kellie Sparks - LOL-worthy Libraries: The Impact of Humor on Academic Library Brand Perception
This in-progress study focuses on the impact of humorous social media messaging on academic library brand perception. Research on humor and social media advertising is limited within the library and information science field, especially in academic libraries. The significant impact of social media, primarily TikTok and Instagram, has shifted social media strategies within libraries to include more playful, comical content to boost engagement. This study examines how humorous content resonates with library patrons and influences their perceptions of the library, fostering positive relationships with their target social media audience.
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