LGBTQ+ Teens and Tiktok: We were tasked with creating a media-based artifact based on our chosen community’s use of emerging technologies and how they use technology to advance the community or share information. In researching the information seeking habits of LGBTQ+ teens, Tiktok was a common point of education, belonging and information sharing. In response I created a Tiktok- or a short form video- utilizing these concepts and utilized a common format and backing sound (an audio clip from World’s Smallest Violin by AJR ) to fit the medium.

Emily Boris is a first-year San Jose State University MLIS student. She received a BA in Community Advocacy and Social Policy from Arizona State University in 2020 and holds AA’s in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Women’s and Gender Studies. Emily has been working in public libraries for five years and is currently working as a Youth Services Library Associate.