Zipporah Brown
LIBRARY SCIENCE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
&
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
I’m a graduate student at Emporia State University. I previously worked with Our Place After School Care Inc. My dual master's is in Library Science and Information management, along with Instructional Design and Technology. My overarching goal is to help with the development of research and focus on the study of design accessibility.
Portfolio
Powerpoint slide from 710 Increasing Universal Design, text "7 Principles of Universal Design".
The main homepage for Our Place After School Care website. Featuring a menu bar with the different pages, a donate now button, and in text the mission statement and the phone number for the business. It also included two pictures of teens at the program doing artwork and making things while at the program.
A social media post for the five-year strategic plan was placed as part of the hourly posting for Give Hastings Day and Giving Tuesday. The post below features five different shapes inside representing the various years, which is explained in the text: Year 1: Find a location for storefront and transportation. Year 2: Community partnerships. Year 3: Foundation development. Year 4: Advocate for the inclusion of the ages 13-20 in the DHHS funding for after-school and summer care. Year 5: Expand th
Powerpoint slide from 710 Increasing Universal Design, text "7 Principles of Universal Design".
Experience
2019-2024
Our Place After School Care Inc.
Website Designer and Technical Expert
During my time, I volunteered to create and regularly update the Our Place After School Care Inc. and Freedom Factory Websites. I also advised the board on social decisions and gave technology tutorials. I also coordinated the social media posts for Give Tuesday and Give Hastings Day.
2019-2023
Concordia University, Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts, History
During my time at Concordia University, I worked at the library as a circulation assistant. I also was on the speech and debate team, in which I qualified for nationals twice.
2023-2026
Emporia State University
Master's in Library Science and Information Management
During my time at Emporia State University, I have worked as a graduate research assistant for the academic term 2023-2024 helping the dean and three professors in research projects. In addition, I have been heavily involved in the Student Chapter of the American Library Association (SCALA), first becoming vice president in November 2023, and later becoming president in April 2024.
2020-2022
Hastings Public Library
Summer Reading Program Assistant
During the summer while as an undergrad, I worked at the public library in my hometown as the summer reading program assistant and circulation assistant. These jobs gave me further insight and work in a public library setting.
2023-2026
Emporia State University
Master's in Instructional Design and Technology
During my time at Emporia State University, I found a need to expand my education for the future, for jobs, and looking to the roles of libraries in the next age. As libraries become places of community, having an instructional background combined with technological know-how will be necessary to teach patrons.