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Fall 2021 Welcome from iSchool Dean Keith Marzullo

Keith Marzullo - August 31, 2021

Wishing students, staff, and faculty a wonderful and safe Fall semester.

Alumni Spotlight: Alumnus Turns a New Page After 40-Year Career in Librarianship and History – William Peniston ‘87

iSchool News - June 15, 2021

William Peniston, MLS ’87, proclaims himself an “old-fashioned librarian,” trained in the management of rare books, special colle …

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 iSchool Awards Recipients

iSchool News - May 7, 2021

The iSchool Awards Committee is pleased to announce the iSchool Awards Recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year!

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STEM Education Struggle in the U.S.: The Key Piece We’ve Been Missing

UMD iSchool Staff - April 12, 2021

In The Promise of Access, Dr. Daniel Greene shares a radical perspective on why tech solutions aren’t solving complex socia …

UMD iSchool Takes #4 Spot in U.S. Rankings

Hayleigh Moore - April 7, 2021

Library and information studies, youth services, and information systems are among programming areas to earn top-five rankings.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Womens’ Right to Vote: Free Exhibits

UMD iSchool Staff - March 22, 2021

Free, virtual women's suffrage exhibits compiled in honor of Women's History Month and the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Celebrating Exceptional Black Library Leaders, Alumni of the UMD iSchool

Mia K. Hinckle - February 25, 2021

Stories of six exceptional leaders transforming the library and information science community.

The Passing of Margaret Carty

iSchool News - February 10, 2021

Margaret Carty, MLA Executive Director and pillar of the library community, passed on Feb 4, 2021.

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The Associated Press: Despite Promise, Few in US Adopting COVID-19 Exposure Apps, featuring Jessica Vitak

iSchool News - December 9, 2020

Dr. Jessica Vitak explains why Americans have been hesitant to use COVID-19 contact tracing smartphone tools.