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Alumni Spotlight: iSchool Alumna Awarded Maryland School Librarian of the Year 2020 – Donna Mignardi MLS ’99
July 14, 2020 | iSchool NewsThe UMD iSchool helped to instill in Donna that all information is valuable and one must continue to grow and learn.
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Remembering Christine Glaab – Law Librarian, Community Volunteer, Ardent Reader, and UMD iSchool Alumna
July 14, 2020 | CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional)The Christine Glaab Law Librarian Fellowship honors the memory and legacy of Christine Glaab, MLS 1975, by providing support to MLIS s …
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Maryland Today: Pushing for Access, featuring Paul Jaeger
July 13, 2020 | Chris CarrollDr. Paul Jaeger describes how 30 years after its passing, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) has opened many doors for students …
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School Library Journal: Retire Those Legacy Approaches. It’s Time to Be Bold and Innovative. | Reimagining Libraries, featuring Mega Subramaniam
July 13, 2020 | Mega SubramaniamAs a part of her crowdsourcing project to reimagine libraries, Mega Subramaniam published her second SLJ article, calling upon peop …
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UMD TRACE Center is Leading the Way in Researching and Designing Tools for Digital Accessibility During COVID-19
July 8, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreThe UMD iSchool Trace Research and Development Center is taking up the challenge of accessibility work during the pandemic.
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Medium: Approaches Matter
June 27, 2020 | Emma DixonResearching how technology can be used for active engagement to help people with dementia.
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Alumni Spotlight: Becoming a Leader in Library and Information Science – Jocelyn McNamara MLS 2016
June 25, 2020 | iSchool NewsAfter many years working as a chef and artist, Jocelyn McNamara, MLS ‘16, was inspired by her love of literature, and a drive to work …
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Prestigious ALISE Awards go to Three UMD iSchool Recipients
June 25, 2020 | Mia K. HinckleDr. Ana Ndumu, Dr. Mega Subramaniam, and PhD Student Shandra Morhouse receive awards for their research work in library and informati …