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How the Abrupt Disappearance of Digital Archives Impacts Communities
UMD iSchool’s Dr. Katrina Fenlon partners with regional and global organizations through the Sustaining Digital Community Collections …

Prototype of the EZ Access keypad incorporated into a ticket kiosk
Where in the World (Wide Web) is the Trace Center?
The UMD iSchool celebrates the Trace Center’s 50th Anniversary highlighting some of its most influential technologies and industry st …

Alumni Spotlight: Alumnus Turns a New Page After 40-Year Career in Librarianship and History – William Peniston ‘87
William Peniston, MLS ’87, proclaims himself an “old-fashioned librarian,” trained in the management of rare books, special colle …

UMIACS: Plaisant Retires, Concluding Stellar 34-Year Career at UMD
Concluding a 34-year career at UMD that is marked by many notable contributions in research, scholarship and service.

Alumni Spotlight: Alumna’s Mission to Grow Promising Businesses Through the Power of Data – Vyjayanthi Kamath, MIM ‘20
Vyjayanthi Kamath, MIM ’20, became increasingly captivated by the intersection of data, marketing, and product development after watc …

Celebrating the UMD iSchool and Trace Center’s Commitment to Advancing Innovations for Older Populations
Developing innovative technologies, co-designing with seniors, and advocating for accessibility rights.

Alumni Profile: Gabriel Cruz, MIM, Class of 2021
Enterprise systems and IT development demand expertise and adaptability in a rapidly evolving technology field