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Faculty Spotlight: Adjunct Lecturer, Eric Hung

iSchool News - August 17, 2020

After graduating from the iSchool's MLIS program, Eric decided to continue his love of teaching as an adjunct lecturer, where he helps …

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Staff Spotlight: Scheduling and Data Management Coordinator, Fernando Marciano

iSchool News - August 17, 2020

Fernando served in the Navy as an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialist and is working towards earning his MIM degree from the iS …

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PhD Student Spotlight: Nathan Beard

iSchool News - August 17, 2020

Nate is pursuing his interests in the history and politics of surveillance and work in sociotechnical systems. 

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Alumni Spotlight: Making a Difference as a Prison Librarian – Glennor Shirley, MLS ‘93

iSchool News - August 10, 2020

In her home country of Jamaica, Glennor Shirley, MLS ’93, first discovered her adoration for librarianship while working as a bookmob …

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Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress, Serial Set vol. 1442. Photo by Geraldine Dávila González.

Meet MLIS student, Bailey DeSimone

iSchool News - August 5, 2020

Bailey's research will focus on the intersection of diversity and legal informatics. 

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PhD Student Spotlight: Pramod Chundury

iSchool News - July 16, 2020

Meet PhD Student, Pramod Chundury!

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Faculty Spotlight: Tamara (Tammy) Clegg, Associate Professor

iSchool News - July 16, 2020

Meet Associate Professor, Tamara Clegg!

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Faculty Spotlight: Bridgette Comanda, Adjunct Lecturer and School Library Program Experiential Learning Coordinator

iSchool News - July 16, 2020

Meet Adjunct Lecturer and School Library Program Experiential Learning Coordinator, Bridgette Comanda!

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MLIS Student Tannaz Motevalli Named 2020-21 ALA Spectrum Scholar

Mia K. Hinckle - July 16, 2020

ALA Spectrum Scholarships are awarded annually to a select group of exceptional students who promote equity, diversity, and inclusion i …