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UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Sheena Erete

iSchool News Staff - May 25, 2022

Dr. Erete looks to build new community partnerships and engage the local community surrounding UMD in meaningful ways.

(Video) ALA Lecture Series: ALA President Patty Wong

iSchool News Staff - May 16, 2022

Wong shares her 37-year journey with the ALA and the association's ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.

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The Search for Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge

Hayleigh Moore - May 4, 2022

How Jewish ethics and law can be applied to new technological discoveries of the online environment, the arts, and more.

Jane Robbins (left) and Mary Keefer (right), 1988. Image courtesy of the UW-Madison School of Library and Information Studies Digital Collection.

Alumni Profile: Jane Robbins, PhD ‘72

Hayleigh Moore - May 2, 2022

The iSchool catches up with the its first PhD graduate as she shares her legacy as one of the most influential leaders in library scien …

Logo that reads "Jewish American Heritage Month" with a Star of David. Additional text below reads "May 1st through 31st, 2022"

Jewish American Heritage at UMD

Hayleigh Moore - May 2, 2022

This month, UMD recognizes the impact of Jewish Americans at the University and beyond. Here the iSchool compiles a list of resources, …

The Embodied Labs logo which features a silhouette of a human head with a white letter E over top, and text to the right that reads "Embodied Labs." A collage of images showing older adults laughing and screenshots of a VR experience are to the left of the logo.

MLIS Alumni Spotlight: The Joys of Aging Using VR – Erin Washington, MLIS ‘09

Hayleigh Moore - April 13, 2022

Creating first-person, virtual reality experiences to enhance empathy and address growing issues in the caretaking industry.

Headshots of Hawa Jalloh and Shannon Bland over a pink and purple background

Images courtesy of Hawa Jalloh (left) and Shannon Bland (right)

MLIS Alumnae Use Instagram to Amplify Black Excellence in Librarianship

Hayleigh Moore - March 3, 2022

Read about two alumnae who are creating spaces for current and aspiring librarians and authors of color.

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Images courtesy of the National Women's History Museum

Celebrate Women’s History Month From Anywhere

iSchool News Staff - March 1, 2022

Explore the National Women's History Museum's collection of virtual exhibits and learn about trailblazing women, past and present.