Papers by maurice wheeler
First Monday, Apr 7, 2023
Tribal and rural digital inclusivity: An examination of broadband access in two neighboring Great... more Tribal and rural digital inclusivity: An examination of broadband access in two neighboring Great Plains states The COVID-19 pandemic raised greater awareness to ways in which societies have become dependent upon access to technology and the Internet. The shift to remote-only education, in particular, forced the recognition of compounded problems faced by poor and economically disadvantaged families with school-age children. Millions of children, particularly students of color, faced diminished and imperiled progress because of limited or no access to the Internet at home. This exploration concentrates particularly on residents of rural and tribal communities, where insufficient efforts have been made to increase technological advances and access levels to reflect current standards. This article focuses on digital inclusivity in rural and tribal areas of two Great Plains states through a wide-ranging survey and analysis of the challenges and successes of technological leadership, information literacy and public policy development and administration. Introduction Methodology Historical framework Geographic factors Broadband comparison Educational systems Access and technology literacy LIS institutions Governmental policy and action Indigenous Nations attempting to close the divide Media coverage/Information dissemination about programs Conclusion U.S.
Scarecrow Press eBooks, 2005
To EJ Josey— Library and Information Science's "Drum Major for Justice" For the pa... more To EJ Josey— Library and Information Science's "Drum Major for Justice" For the past sixty years, Professor EJ Josey has been a bold, articulate, and outspoken leader for inclusion and equality in library practice, professional association leadership, and library education. No ...
The International Journal of the Humanities: Annual Review, 2006
... Popular Music Imagery as an Information System: Stereotypical Depictions of African Americans... more ... Popular Music Imagery as an Information System: Stereotypical Depictions of African Americans in Historical Sheet Music. By Maurice Wheeler. Published by The International Journal of the Humanities. Format, Price, Article: Electronic, $US5.00, Article: Print, $US10.00, ...
Library Trends, 2018
The recent US presidential campaigns and the subsequent election have laid bare many highly charg... more The recent US presidential campaigns and the subsequent election have laid bare many highly charged political and social issues that historically remained unresolved but have over the years slipped into a sphere of topics avoided in polite and civil conversation. Among the many discussions and topics that took hold as a result of Hilary Clinton's campaign for US president was that of the glass ceiling. The reemergence of the discussion of racial and gender barriers in politics and professional life in America provides an opportunity to revisit the history of racial barriers in the library profession, particularly in library education. This essay provides a framework for understanding the racial and social dynamics that led to the development of a separate but unequal system for educating African American librarians in America. And, of equal or perhaps greater significance at this stage in our profession's evolution, it highlights the significant contributions of African American leaders in library education who also overcame tremendous obstacles and systemic barriers, and ultimately changed the profession regarding who it invites in, and who and how it seeks to serve.
Journal of Library Administration, Nov 30, 1995
The International journal of diversity in organisations, communities and nations, 2006
... PUBLICATIONS. Latest publications: Diversity in Library and Information Science Education: At... more ... PUBLICATIONS. Latest publications: Diversity in Library and Information Science Education: Attitudes and Practices. Maurice Wheeler. Article: Electronic. $US5.00, Article: Print. $US10.00, Stories of Survival: Genocide and Women's Experience. A Comparative, Cross-cultural View ...
First Monday, Oct 3, 2005
Previous research within Music Information Retrieval (MIR) has examined audio and textual facets ... more Previous research within Music Information Retrieval (MIR) has examined audio and textual facets in attempts to retrieve information about the music itself, including humming melodies, encoding of audio for transmission, extracting bibliographic data as well as melodies and harmonies. An area lacking within MIR relates to the retrieval of images and illustrations that often accompany printed music. Addressing that deficiency, this paper will briefly discuss historical American sheet music and report results from research indicating whether researchers can retrieve sheet music imagery from digital music collections, using basic Internet search engines. The findings are expected to advance our understanding of the complexities of retrieving digital music collections and music–related iconography.
Journal of Library Administration, Apr 1, 2020
COLUMN EDITOR'S NOTE "In the Public Interest" is an open forum for anyone connected to public lib... more COLUMN EDITOR'S NOTE "In the Public Interest" is an open forum for anyone connected to public library administration to explore the issues affecting our field. In today's global environment, library administrators must make complex decisions to help institutions achieve their identified mission, vision, and goals. Keeping the bigger picture in mind can be challenging amid all the detailed demands of running a library. This column, then, offers breathing room-space to reflect on a lesson learned, to articulate an insight, to grapple with a question, to clarify a perspective, or to recognize a trend. The ideas expressed here will, I hope, inspire and spark dialogue. Have a topic in mind for a future column? Contact me at
First Monday
The Covid-19 pandemic raised greater awareness to ways in which societies have become dependent u... more The Covid-19 pandemic raised greater awareness to ways in which societies have become dependent upon access to technology and the Internet. The shift to remote-only education, in particular, forced the recognition of compounded problems faced by poor and economically disadvantaged families with school-age children. Millions of children, particularly students of color, faced diminished and imperiled progress because of limited or no access to the Internet at home. This exploration concentrates particularly on residents of rural and tribal communities, where insufficient efforts have been made to increase technological advances and access levels to reflect current standards. This article focuses on Digital Inclusivity in rural and tribal areas of two Great Plains states (Kansas and Oklahoma) through a wide-ranging survey and analysis of the challenges and successes of technological leadership, information literacy and public policy development and administration.
Radical History Review, Oct 1, 2005
In an effort to protect the freedom and liberties of its citizens, the US government instituted w... more In an effort to protect the freedom and liberties of its citizens, the US government instituted wide-ranging executive orders, emergency interim regulations, and new laws that negate constitutional guarantees and take away many liberties. Through passage of the USA PATRIOT Act ( ...
The Library Quarterly, 2022
Current observation of social media suggests the fusion of politics and information is possibly m... more Current observation of social media suggests the fusion of politics and information is possibly more pronounced in recent history than ever before. The turbulent sociopolitical ecosystem, exemplified by the Black Lives Matter movement, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2020 US presidential election, has dominated recent print and electronic media and highlighted the malleable nature of information. Ubiquitous social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, and others have become the vehicles through which consumers of political information are gaining a practical understanding of the inseparable nature of politics and information. As a major provider and facilitator of access to information, libraries have been drawn into the ideological confrontation between the traditional concepts of information, truth, and access. This article presents an interdisciplinary mapping of the intersections of politics and information and establishes a foundation for understanding ways in which that convergence affects the roles, engagement, and responsibilities of libraries.
Library Trends, 2018
The recent US presidential campaigns and the subsequent election have laid bare many highly charg... more The recent US presidential campaigns and the subsequent election have laid bare many highly charged political and social issues that historically remained unresolved but have over the years slipped into a sphere of topics avoided in polite and civil conversation. Among the many discussions and topics that took hold as a result of Hilary Clinton's campaign for US president was that of the glass ceiling. The reemergence of the discussion of racial and gender barriers in politics and professional life in America provides an opportunity to revisit the history of racial barriers in the library profession, particularly in library education. This essay provides a framework for understanding the racial and social dynamics that led to the development of a separate but unequal system for educating African American librarians in America. And, of equal or perhaps greater significance at this stage in our profession's evolution, it highlights the significant contributions of African American leaders in library education who also overcame tremendous obstacles and systemic barriers, and ultimately changed the profession regarding who it invites in, and who and how it seeks to serve.
The International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations: Annual Review, 2006
... PUBLICATIONS. Latest publications: Diversity in Library and Information Science Education: At... more ... PUBLICATIONS. Latest publications: Diversity in Library and Information Science Education: Attitudes and Practices. Maurice Wheeler. Article: Electronic. $US5.00, Article: Print. $US10.00, Stories of Survival: Genocide and Women's Experience. A Comparative, Cross-cultural View ...
... Popular Music Imagery as an Information System: Stereotypical Depictions of African Americans... more ... Popular Music Imagery as an Information System: Stereotypical Depictions of African Americans in Historical Sheet Music. By Maurice Wheeler. Published by The International Journal of the Humanities. Format, Price, Article: Electronic, $US5.00, Article: Print, $US10.00, ...
Journal of Library Administration, 2020
COLUMN EDITOR'S NOTE "In the Public Interest" is an open forum for anyone connected to public lib... more COLUMN EDITOR'S NOTE "In the Public Interest" is an open forum for anyone connected to public library administration to explore the issues affecting our field. In today's global environment, library administrators must make complex decisions to help institutions achieve their identified mission, vision, and goals. Keeping the bigger picture in mind can be challenging amid all the detailed demands of running a library. This column, then, offers breathing room-space to reflect on a lesson learned, to articulate an insight, to grapple with a question, to clarify a perspective, or to recognize a trend. The ideas expressed here will, I hope, inspire and spark dialogue. Have a topic in mind for a future column? Contact me at [email protected].
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