Presentation Type
Lightning Talk
Abstract
In this lightning talk, we will share how two librarians- one instruction focused and one managing interlibrary loan collaborated with a faculty member for a class to support a zine assignment in an undergraduate course titled “Italy, Gateway for Cultures”. In the first phase, students wrote an academic paper (approximately 1,000 words, MLA style) responding to the question What makes someone or something Italian? Topics ranged from food and fashion to migration and the mafia.
For the second phase, students transformed their paper into a zine. We gave a presentation to the class early in the quarter on the concept of a zine. We showcased sample zines made by students, and helped students fold a classic 8-page mini zine (many models online and on YouTube). This way they could keep the zine concept in mind while working on their paper.
The zine project evolved directly from the student paper. Students used quotes from their paper to structure their zines. They added cutouts from magazines, photos, and used stamps to experiment with visual storytelling.
In the final workshop, students completed their zines in an environment that resembled a classroom printing press. They busily assembled pages while librarians and support staff assisted with printing images and quotes. Finally, we made photocopies of the finished zines. A first for some students: “I have never made a photocopy before!”
We’ll explore how zines can reinforce and extend the work students do in research papers, offering a different lens through which to interpret, present, and share their findings.
Supporting Student Success Through Zines: A Librarian-Faculty Collaboration
In this lightning talk, we will share how two librarians- one instruction focused and one managing interlibrary loan collaborated with a faculty member for a class to support a zine assignment in an undergraduate course titled “Italy, Gateway for Cultures”. In the first phase, students wrote an academic paper (approximately 1,000 words, MLA style) responding to the question What makes someone or something Italian? Topics ranged from food and fashion to migration and the mafia.
For the second phase, students transformed their paper into a zine. We gave a presentation to the class early in the quarter on the concept of a zine. We showcased sample zines made by students, and helped students fold a classic 8-page mini zine (many models online and on YouTube). This way they could keep the zine concept in mind while working on their paper.
The zine project evolved directly from the student paper. Students used quotes from their paper to structure their zines. They added cutouts from magazines, photos, and used stamps to experiment with visual storytelling.
In the final workshop, students completed their zines in an environment that resembled a classroom printing press. They busily assembled pages while librarians and support staff assisted with printing images and quotes. Finally, we made photocopies of the finished zines. A first for some students: “I have never made a photocopy before!”
We’ll explore how zines can reinforce and extend the work students do in research papers, offering a different lens through which to interpret, present, and share their findings.