Hi, I'm Ryan.
I'm an instructional designer at Idaho State University, a Ph.D. student in English and the Teaching of English, and an academic journal editor.
Whether as a community college librarian, a college radio d.j., a rhetoric and composition instructor, or the other positions I've held, I help people understand complex ideas and systems, embrace curiosity, and explore new alternatives.
A better world is possible, and I aim to help make it happen. If you're curious for more details, here's more about me.
Featured Sections
Annotated links.
Featured Posts
critlib #feelings
Why do I #critlib? Because another librarianship is possible.
Freire and Critical Librarianship
For Week One of the Critical Pedagogy MOOC MOOC, I write about Paulo Freire’s problem-posing method and its potential links to critical librarianship.
Recent posts
SIFT Links
Links related to a lightning talk for the 2020 MOSS Meetup about our switch from the CRAAP test to the SIFT moves.
July 2020 Monthly Signal Boost
Organizing Ideas Podcast; The Latino Card; Tricycle Magazine; etc.
Introducing Monthly Signal Boosts
Monthly signal boosts will be short reflections on what I’ve read, listened to, watch, etc.
ah, Carl, while you are not safe I am not safe
The social model of disability offers insights into society, differences, and oppressive structures beyond disability.
ALA Annual 2018: My Schedule, Our Notes
Where I intend to be for ALAAC2018 and how I think we can make group notes.