Adrian Encinosa E-Portfolio
University of South Florida, MLIS
Summer 2025 - Fall 2026
I.a. Students are able to evaluate critically, reflect, and problem-solve individually as well as collaboratively
LIS 6271 - Research Methods
This research proposal is a collaboration project concerning underrepresentation of marginalized groups in archival record collections. The proposal involves reflecting critically on why marginalized groups may be underrepresented in archives and what can be done to give them more representation through a needs assessment, literary review, research goals, etc.
I.c. Students participate in professional and community engagement activities in the field.
LIS 6946 - Practicum
Library of Congress Bill Summary Scrapbook
This Library of Congress Bill Summary Scrapbook shows my involvement my internship for the Law Library at the Library of Congress. My job involved reviewing, editing and creating metadata of bill summaries to be put onto their public database on the library of congress website.
I.b. Students demonstrate effective communication skills
LIS 6603 - Basic Information Services
This reference librarian interview involves learning more knowledge about how library references services operate particularly in the special collections department. It demonstrates communication with library staff to learn more about what entails reference librarian work in order to adapt to the library field.
I.d. Students demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in a diverse and global environment.
LIS 6409 - Intro to Administration
For this assignment I demonstrated leadership and innovative skills by coming up with a project proposal for a 24/7 hour library by creating a solution, resources, partnerships and budgeting .