USF iSchool News Feed/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/Recent posts from USF iSchool Newsen-usWed, 06 Aug 2025 13:43:38 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)ALA Librarians We Have Lost/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/ala-librarians-we-have-lost.aspxIn 2026 the American Library Association will celebrate 150 years since its start in 1876. Approaching this sesquicentennial gives the ALA a chance to reflect on its long and rich history and all the librarians worked together to make the ALA what it is today.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 04 Aug 2025 14:11:04 ALA Librarians We Have LostIn 2026 the American Library Association will celebrate 150 years since its start in 1876. Approaching this sesquicentennial gives the ALA a chance to reflect on its long and rich history and all the librarians worked together to make the ALA what it is today.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/ala-librarians-we-have-lost.aspx38th International FLAIRS Conference/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/38th-international-flairs-conference.aspxResearchers gathered together this past May for the 38th International FLAIRS Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida to discuss and share the latest ideas in artificial intelligence.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 18 Jul 2025 10:56:59 38th International FLAIRS ConferenceResearchers gathered together this past May for the 38th International FLAIRS Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida to discuss and share the latest ideas in artificial intelligence.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/38th-international-flairs-conference.aspxiSchool NewsUSF Alumna Lucía Martínez González Recognized with Naming of Tot Lot/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-alumna-lucia-martinez-gonzalez-recognized-with-naming-of-tot-lot.aspxFormer èƵapp School of Information distinguished alumna was recognized with naming of the "Lucía Martínez González Tot Lot" at the North Miami Public Library.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 26 Jun 2025 11:12:24 USF Alumna Lucía Martínez González Recognized with Naming of Tot LotFormer èƵapp School of Information distinguished alumna was recognized with naming of the "Lucía Martínez González Tot Lot" at the North Miami Public Library.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-alumna-lucia-martinez-gonzalez-recognized-with-naming-of-tot-lot.aspxiSchool NewsUndergraduate School of Information Students Present at the Florida Blue Research Event/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/undergraduate-school-of-information-èƵapps-present-at-florida-blue-research-event.aspxSchool of Information undergraduate èƵapps, Chukwuma Okoroji and Roy Chen, presented their research on reducing pregnancy related mortality, particularly in low resource regions at this year's Florida Blue undergraduate research event.Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 06 Jun 2025 10:25:51 Undergraduate School of Information Students Present at the Florida Blue Research EventSchool of Information undergraduate èƵapps, Chukwuma Okoroji and Roy Chen, presented their research on reducing pregnancy related mortality, particularly in low resource regions at this year's Florida Blue undergraduate research event.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/undergraduate-school-of-information-èƵapps-present-at-florida-blue-research-event.aspxiSchool NewsFlorida Library Association Annual Conference - USF Alumni Reception Recap/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/fla-library-association-annual-conference-usf-alumni-reception-recap.aspxThe annual Florida Library Association recently held it's meeting here in Orlando, Florida. Check out our recap here!Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 29 May 2025 08:59:50 Florida Library Association Annual Conference - USF Alumni Reception RecapThe annual Florida Library Association recently held it's meeting here in Orlando, Florida. Check out our recap here!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/fla-library-association-annual-conference-usf-alumni-reception-recap.aspxiSchool NewsTampa Through Time/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/tampa-through-time.aspxThe Society of Florida Archivists (SFA) held its annual conference in St. Augustine from May 13- 14. Read about the conference here!Elizabeth Rossbach, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 27 May 2025 08:45:44 Tampa Through TimeThe Society of Florida Archivists (SFA) held its annual conference in St. Augustine from May 13- 14. Read about the conference here!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/tampa-through-time.aspxiSchool NewsUSF School of Information Promotes Graduate Intelligence Programs at Ole Miss Recruitment Fair/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-school-of-information-promotes-grad-intel-programs-atole-miss-recruitment-fair.aspxThe èƵapp (USF) School of Information recently participated in the Intelligence and National Security Recruitment Fair hosted by the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS) at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), connecting with a new generation of aspiring intelligence professionals.Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:09:23 USF School of Information Promotes Graduate Intelligence Programs at Ole Miss Recruitment FairThe èƵapp (USF) School of Information recently participated in the Intelligence and National Security Recruitment Fair hosted by the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS) at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), connecting with a new generation of aspiring intelligence professionals.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-school-of-information-promotes-grad-intel-programs-atole-miss-recruitment-fair.aspxiSchool NewsCuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) Celebrates its 10th Annual Reading Event/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/cuddle-up-and-read-every-day.aspxCuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) celebrates its 10th annual reading event!Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 14 Apr 2025 13:42:17 Cuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) Celebrates its 10th Annual Reading EventCuddle Up and Read Every Day (CURED) celebrates its 10th annual reading event!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/cuddle-up-and-read-every-day.aspxiSchool NewsMatthieu Castillo, MLIS Student and Graduate Assistant, Recaps a Recent Scholarship Won to Attend the ACRL Conference/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/matthieu-castillo-mlis-èƵapp-and-graduate-assistant-wins-acrl-scholarship.aspxMatthieu Castillo, an MLIS èƵapp with an emphasis on academic librarianship and disability education, recently won a scholarship to attend the ACRL conference virtually. Below, Matthieu shares his key takeaways from the conferenceMatthieu Castillo, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 10 Apr 2025 08:45:37 Matthieu Castillo, MLIS Student and Graduate Assistant, Recaps a Recent Scholarship Won to Attend the ACRL ConferenceMatthieu Castillo, an MLIS èƵapp with an emphasis on academic librarianship and disability education, recently won a scholarship to attend the ACRL conference virtually. Below, Matthieu shares his key takeaways from the conferenceèƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/matthieu-castillo-mlis-èƵapp-and-graduate-assistant-wins-acrl-scholarship.aspxiSchool NewsUSF Health Informatics Student, Zuhair Niazi, Admitted into USF’s Doctoral Audiology Program with a Mission to Improve Diagnosis and Care/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-health-informatics-èƵapp-zuhair-niazi-admitted-to-usf-doctoral-audiology-program.aspxZuhair Niazi, an undergraduate èƵapp at USF, reflects on his personal journey to graduate school. As he prepares to graduate this spring and begin the Doctor of Audiology Program at USF in fall 2025, his story is one of resilience and a drive to create meaningful change. Read more here!Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 31 Mar 2025 10:49:49 USF Health Informatics Student, Zuhair Niazi, Admitted into USF’s Doctoral Audiology Program with a Mission to Improve Diagnosis and CareZuhair Niazi, an undergraduate èƵapp at USF, reflects on his personal journey to graduate school. As he prepares to graduate this spring and begin the Doctor of Audiology Program at USF in fall 2025, his story is one of resilience and a drive to create meaningful change. Read more here!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-health-informatics-èƵapp-zuhair-niazi-admitted-to-usf-doctoral-audiology-program.aspxiSchool NewsUSF Faculty Members Discuss Crisis Communications and Social Media Trends during Meeting with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communications Organization/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-faculty-members-discuss-crisis-communications-and-social-media-trends.aspxSchool of Information faculty member, Dr. Loni Hagen, participates in conversation around crisis communication and social media trends with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communication Organization.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantFri, 14 Mar 2025 09:17:05 USF Faculty Members Discuss Crisis Communications and Social Media Trends during Meeting with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communications OrganizationSchool of Information faculty member, Dr. Loni Hagen, participates in conversation around crisis communication and social media trends with Singapore Ministry of Defense Communication Organization.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-faculty-members-discuss-crisis-communications-and-social-media-trends.aspxiSchool NewsSchool of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adults/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26amp;utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsSI faculty member Dr. Amelia Anderson is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Connie Van Fleet Award from the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE).External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 15:14:33 School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adultsSI faculty member Dr. Amelia Anderson is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Connie Van Fleet Award from the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE).èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/school-of-informations-amelia-anderson-honored-for-research-excellence-in-public-library-services-for-adults.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+Feb.+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26amp;utm_content=School+of+Information%e2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsiSchool NewsUSF Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson Shares 12 Best Practices for Libraries Supporting Autistic Children and Teens in Latest Article/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-assistant-professor-dr-anderson-shares-latest-article.aspxIn her new article titled Best Practices and Library Program Ideas for Autistic Children and Teens, Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson continues the conversation on how libraries can create more inclusive spaces.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 18 Feb 2025 11:25:54 USF Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson Shares 12 Best Practices for Libraries Supporting Autistic Children and Teens in Latest ArticleIn her new article titled Best Practices and Library Program Ideas for Autistic Children and Teens, Assistant Professor Dr. Amelia Anderson continues the conversation on how libraries can create more inclusive spaces.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/usf-assistant-professor-dr-anderson-shares-latest-article.aspxiSchool NewsThe Student Health Informatics Club Hosts Generative AI Workshop on Healthcare Innovations/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/the-èƵapp-health-informatics-club-hosts-generative-ai-workshop-on-healthcare-innovations.aspxOn January 29th, USF’s Student Health Informatics Club (SHIC) hosted a healthcare-focused Generative AI workshop featuring guest speaker Mr. Mike Bice, an expert in healthcare administration and an instructor in artificial intelligence and health informatics.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 10 Feb 2025 10:46:00 The Student Health Informatics Club Hosts Generative AI Workshop on Healthcare InnovationsOn January 29th, USF’s Student Health Informatics Club (SHIC) hosted a healthcare-focused Generative AI workshop featuring guest speaker Mr. Mike Bice, an expert in healthcare administration and an instructor in artificial intelligence and health informatics.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/the-èƵapp-health-informatics-club-hosts-generative-ai-workshop-on-healthcare-innovations.aspxiSchool NewsThinking Around the Box: A Q&A with USF Alum Brian Mathews/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/thining-around-the-box-a-q-and-a-with-brian-matthews.aspx2001 graduate, Brian Matthews, sits down for a Q&A session with current MLIS èƵapp, Adrianna La Kam to discuss his new framework for developing community-centered library programs.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 03 Feb 2025 09:24:10 Thinking Around the Box: A Q&A with USF Alum Brian Mathews2001 graduate, Brian Matthews, sits down for a Q&A session with current MLIS èƵapp, Adrianna La Kam to discuss his new framework for developing community-centered library programs.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/thining-around-the-box-a-q-and-a-with-brian-matthews.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Alicia Long Publishes New Article in the International Journal of Information, Diversity, and Inclusion/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alicia-long-publishes-new-article-in-the-international-journal-of-information-diversity-and-inclusion.aspxNew article published! Long, A., & Adkins, D. (2025). Identity, familia, and belonging: Librarians of Latino American heritage and professional associations. The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI), 8(3/4), 28-53.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:57:27 Dr. Alicia Long Publishes New Article in the International Journal of Information, Diversity, and InclusionNew article published! Long, A., & Adkins, D. (2025). Identity, familia, and belonging: Librarians of Latino American heritage and professional associations. The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI), 8(3/4), 28-53.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/dr-alicia-long-publishes-new-article-in-the-international-journal-of-information-diversity-and-inclusion.aspxiSchool NewsSI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1 Spring 2025/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol3issue1compressed.pdfThe èƵapp School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight a special welcome message from the FLA president, Dr. Hagen's Fullbright journey and more!External ArticleWed, 15 Jan 2025 08:34:19 SI Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1 Spring 2025The èƵapp School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight a special welcome message from the FLA president, Dr. Hagen's Fullbright journey and more!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol3issue1compressed.pdfSI NewsletterSpring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 Newsletter/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/spring2025newsletter.aspxSI Newsletter Spring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 has arrived! Please see the details in the PDF.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:24:09 Spring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 NewsletterSI Newsletter Spring 2025 Volume 3 Issue 1 has arrived! Please see the details in the PDF.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/spring2025newsletter.aspx2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture Featuring Kimberly DeFusco/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/2024-alice-g-smith-lecture-featuring-kimberly-defusco.aspxThis year’s 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture featured Kimberly DeFusco and her talk "To School Librarians: A Love Letter" presented on December 19th, 2024.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:52:38 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture Featuring Kimberly DeFuscoThis year’s 2024 Alice G. Smith Lecture featured Kimberly DeFusco and her talk "To School Librarians: A Love Letter" presented on December 19th, 2024.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2025/2024-alice-g-smith-lecture-featuring-kimberly-defusco.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Kaufmann and Clarence Maybee Publish Article in Florida Libraries Fall 2024 Issue/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/kaufmann-and-clarence-publish-article-in-fla-fall-2024-issue.aspxCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann along with colleague, Clarence Maybee, publish article in FLA Fall 2024 issue.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorFri, 22 Nov 2024 14:26:08 Dr. Kaufmann and Clarence Maybee Publish Article in Florida Libraries Fall 2024 IssueCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann along with colleague, Clarence Maybee, publish article in FLA Fall 2024 issue.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/kaufmann-and-clarence-publish-article-in-fla-fall-2024-issue.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Student Publishes Article, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States"/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-èƵapp-publishes-article-a-short-history.aspxAbigail Starcher publishes, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States."Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:19:45 MLIS Student Publishes Article, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States"Abigail Starcher publishes, "A Short History of the First Native American Women Lawyers and Judges in the United States."èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-èƵapp-publishes-article-a-short-history.aspxiSchool NewsFaculty Member, Kiersty Cox and MLIS Alumni Present at Two Recent Conferences/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/faculty-member-kiersty-cox-and-mlis-alumni-present-at-two-recent-conferences.aspxRecent faculty member, Kiersty Cox, along with USF MLIS Alumni, James Sholz had the opportunity to present at the SELA conference in July, as well as the 10th Annual Africa Conference at Tennessee State University in April.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorFri, 30 Aug 2024 08:20:12 Faculty Member, Kiersty Cox and MLIS Alumni Present at Two Recent ConferencesRecent faculty member, Kiersty Cox, along with USF MLIS Alumni, James Sholz had the opportunity to present at the SELA conference in July, as well as the 10th Annual Africa Conference at Tennessee State University in April.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/faculty-member-kiersty-cox-and-mlis-alumni-present-at-two-recent-conferences.aspxiSchool NewsEnhancing Hurricane Emergency Response: A Call for Integrated Planning Across All Levels of Government/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/enhancing-hurricane-emergency-response.aspxAssistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, Dr. Ly Dinh, published a significant article in the Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management titled “From plan to practice: Interorganizational crisis response networks from governmental guidelines and real‐ world collaborations during hurricane events.”Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantWed, 28 Aug 2024 09:55:23 Enhancing Hurricane Emergency Response: A Call for Integrated Planning Across All Levels of GovernmentAssistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, Dr. Ly Dinh, published a significant article in the Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management titled “From plan to practice: Interorganizational crisis response networks from governmental guidelines and real‐ world collaborations during hurricane events.”èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/enhancing-hurricane-emergency-response.aspxiSchool NewsSI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2 Fall 2024/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no2-compressed.pdfThe èƵapp School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight our most recent ALA Accreditation, a farewell message from previous director, Dr. Borum, an introduction to our current director, Dr. Taylor and our newest faculty members for the School of Information and more!External ArticleMon, 26 Aug 2024 08:47:40 SI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2 Fall 2024The èƵapp School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight our most recent ALA Accreditation, a farewell message from previous director, Dr. Borum, an introduction to our current director, Dr. Taylor and our newest faculty members for the School of Information and more!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no2-compressed.pdfSI NewsletterDr. Karen Kaufmann Co-Authors Book Chapter in Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-karen-kaufmann-co-authors-book-chapter-in-assessment-and-advocacy.aspxCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann co-authors chapter five in the book, Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries.Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:07:29 Dr. Karen Kaufmann Co-Authors Book Chapter in Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic LibrariesCurrent faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann co-authors chapter five in the book, Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-karen-kaufmann-co-authors-book-chapter-in-assessment-and-advocacy.aspxiSchool NewsiSchool Health Informatics Research Lab Student, Divyani Tangudu, Presents at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit at John Hopkins/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/ischool-health-informatics-research-lab-èƵapp-divyani-tangudu.aspxUndergraduate èƵapp, Divyani Tangudu, represented USF’s iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit held at Johns Hopkins on June 9, 2024.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantThu, 22 Aug 2024 11:45:02 iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab Student, Divyani Tangudu, Presents at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit at John HopkinsUndergraduate èƵapp, Divyani Tangudu, represented USF’s iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit held at Johns Hopkins on June 9, 2024.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/ischool-health-informatics-research-lab-èƵapp-divyani-tangudu.aspxiSchool NewsAssistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Secures Prestigious Grant to Enhance Autism-Informed Services in School Libraries/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/assistant-professor-amelia-anderson-secures-prestigious-grant.aspxIn a significant achievement for the library community, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Assistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, has been awarded a prestigious grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. This competitive grant will support the development of the Autism Informed School Library Educators (AISLE) Project.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 19 Aug 2024 08:42:31 Assistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Secures Prestigious Grant to Enhance Autism-Informed Services in School LibrariesIn a significant achievement for the library community, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Assistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, has been awarded a prestigious grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. This competitive grant will support the development of the Autism Informed School Library Educators (AISLE) Project.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/assistant-professor-amelia-anderson-secures-prestigious-grant.aspxiSchool NewsDr. "Scuba" Steve Gary Attends DEF CON 32, The World's Largest Hacker Conference!/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-scuba-attends-def-con-the-worlds-largest-hacker-conference.aspxAgain, this year Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary attended DEF CON 32, the world's largest hacker conference. He attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community. Read more about his experience here!Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:00:25 Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary Attends DEF CON 32, The World's Largest Hacker Conference!Again, this year Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary attended DEF CON 32, the world's largest hacker conference. He attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community. Read more about his experience here!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-scuba-attends-def-con-the-worlds-largest-hacker-conference.aspxiSchool NewsPutting the Fun Back in Fundamentals/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/putting-fun-back-in-fundamentals.aspxMeet the New Florida Library Association President: USF Alum Jorge E. Perez!Corinne Titus, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 12 Aug 2024 08:51:03 Putting the Fun Back in FundamentalsMeet the New Florida Library Association President: USF Alum Jorge E. Perez!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/putting-fun-back-in-fundamentals.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Christina Eldredge Co-Authors "Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs"/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-co-authors-special-issue-on-informatics-education.aspxFaculty member, Dr. Christina Eldredge recently co-authored the manuscript “Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs” along with Fatima Mercado of Carroll University and two èƵapp undergraduate èƵapps, Anya Wong and Rohan Gajjar.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorThu, 08 Aug 2024 13:20:29 Dr. Christina Eldredge Co-Authors "Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs"Faculty member, Dr. Christina Eldredge recently co-authored the manuscript “Special Issue on Informatics Education: Characteristics of U.S. Baccalaureate Health Informatics Programs” along with Fatima Mercado of Carroll University and two èƵapp undergraduate èƵapps, Anya Wong and Rohan Gajjar.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-co-authors-special-issue-on-informatics-education.aspxiSchool News2024-2025 School of Information MLIS Scholarship Winners/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/2024-2025-school-of-information-mlis-scholarship-winners.aspxCongratulations to the winners of this year’s USF scholarships! These èƵapps have shown dedication to their work and submit premier applications for these scholarships. USF and their donors are proud to support the next cohort of library leaders!Corinne Titus, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 05 Aug 2024 08:36:36 2024-2025 School of Information MLIS Scholarship WinnersCongratulations to the winners of this year’s USF scholarships! These èƵapps have shown dedication to their work and submit premier applications for these scholarships. USF and their donors are proud to support the next cohort of library leaders!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/2024-2025-school-of-information-mlis-scholarship-winners.aspxiSchool NewsSchool of Information Professor, Dr. Stephen Gary, Discusses the Global Tech Outage with Bay News 9/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-professor-dr-stephen-gary-discusses-global-tech-outage.aspxSchool of Information's Professor of Instruction, Dr. Stephen “Scuba” Gary was recently invited by Bay News 9 to give insight on last week’s global technology outage.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:57:11 School of Information Professor, Dr. Stephen Gary, Discusses the Global Tech Outage with Bay News 9School of Information's Professor of Instruction, Dr. Stephen “Scuba” Gary was recently invited by Bay News 9 to give insight on last week’s global technology outage.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-professor-dr-stephen-gary-discusses-global-tech-outage.aspxiSchool NewsIncoming USF MLIS Student, Myla Corn, Awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/incoming-usf-mlis-èƵapp-myla-corn-award-2024-leisner-scholarship.aspxIncoming USF MLIS èƵapp, Myla Corn, has been awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship by the American Library Association (ALA).Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 29 Jul 2024 09:51:07 Incoming USF MLIS Student, Myla Corn, Awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner ScholarshipIncoming USF MLIS èƵapp, Myla Corn, has been awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship by the American Library Association (ALA).èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/incoming-usf-mlis-èƵapp-myla-corn-award-2024-leisner-scholarship.aspxiSchool NewsFrom Classroom to Library Leadership: USF MLIS Alum Melissa Welden is Elected Vice President/President-Elect of Beta Phi Mu/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/from-classroom-to-library-leadership-usf-alum-melissa-welden-is-elected-vp-beta-phi-mu.aspxIn December 2023, Melissa graduated and soon received an èƵapp to join the honor society Beta Phi Mu. In January of 2024, she became a member. Today, she takes on the role of Vice President/President-Elect.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantTue, 23 Jul 2024 00:11:09 From Classroom to Library Leadership: USF MLIS Alum Melissa Welden is Elected Vice President/President-Elect of Beta Phi MuIn December 2023, Melissa graduated and soon received an èƵapp to join the honor society Beta Phi Mu. In January of 2024, she became a member. Today, she takes on the role of Vice President/President-Elect.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/from-classroom-to-library-leadership-usf-alum-melissa-welden-is-elected-vp-beta-phi-mu.aspxiSchool NewsSchool of Information Student's Publish Article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Journal/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-èƵapps-publish-article-in-the-international-association-for-counterterrorism.aspxJordan Bentivenga and Syler Vaden, current Intelligence Studies graduate èƵapps with the School of Information, publish an article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Journal.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorTue, 16 Jul 2024 10:15:52 School of Information Student's Publish Article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals JournalJordan Bentivenga and Syler Vaden, current Intelligence Studies graduate èƵapps with the School of Information, publish an article in The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Journal.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News page/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-èƵapps-publish-article-in-the-international-association-for-counterterrorism.aspxiSchool NewsSchool of Information Professor Appointed William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science for the USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/gaunt-professor-marks-a-milestone-for-usf-school-of-information.aspxThe èƵapp recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.Kirsten Park, Academic Services AdministratorWed, 10 Jul 2024 14:26:02 School of Information Professor Appointed William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science for the USF Sarasota-Manatee CampusThe èƵapp recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/gaunt-professor-marks-a-milestone-for-usf-school-of-information.aspxiSchool NewsEstablishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of Informationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxThe èƵapp recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleWed, 10 Jul 2024 14:21:39 Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of InformationThe èƵapp recently announced the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor in Library and Information Science, a position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus, will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship, the first for the School of Information, will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxiSchool NewsUSF School of Information Shines at FLAIRS Conference with Award-Winning Poster/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-school-of-information-shines-at-flairs-conference-with-award-winning-poster.aspxThe USF School of Information showcased its expertise at the 37th Annual International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society (FLAIRS) Conference. The poster titled: “How did an election fraud narrative spread online? Testing theories using machine learning and natural language processing” received the Best Poster Award. Co-authored by USF Associate Professors Dr. Loni Hagen, Dr. Joshua Scacco, and Dr. Ly Dinh, along with undergraduate research assistants Diego Ford and Jahnae Edwards from the BSIS Data Science concentration, and Dr. Nic DePaula, Assistant Professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantWed, 10 Jul 2024 10:01:38 USF School of Information Shines at FLAIRS Conference with Award-Winning PosterThe USF School of Information showcased its expertise at the 37th Annual International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society (FLAIRS) Conference. The poster titled: “How did an election fraud narrative spread online? Testing theories using machine learning and natural language processing” received the Best Poster Award. Co-authored by USF Associate Professors Dr. Loni Hagen, Dr. Joshua Scacco, and Dr. Ly Dinh, along with undergraduate research assistants Diego Ford and Jahnae Edwards from the BSIS Data Science concentration, and Dr. Nic DePaula, Assistant Professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-school-of-information-shines-at-flairs-conference-with-award-winning-poster.aspxiSchool NewsEstablishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of Informationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxThe position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleTue, 09 Jul 2024 11:31:51 Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of InformationThe position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.James Andrews, PhDhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxiSchool NewsDr. Ly Dinh Presents at the 18th International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr.-ly-dinh-presents-t-the-18th-international-aaai-conference.aspxCurrent Assistant Professor, Dr. Ly Dinh, along with co-author Pingjing Yang, presented their paper called, "Detection and Categorization of Needs during Crises Based on Twitter Data" at the most recent ICWSM conference in Buffalo, New York.Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:17:09 Dr. Ly Dinh Presents at the 18th International AAAI Conference on Web and Social MediaCurrent Assistant Professor, Dr. Ly Dinh, along with co-author Pingjing Yang, presented their paper called, "Detection and Categorization of Needs during Crises Based on Twitter Data" at the most recent ICWSM conference in Buffalo, New York.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr.-ly-dinh-presents-t-the-18th-international-aaai-conference.aspxiSchool NewsHistory alumna’s journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-alumnas-journey-from-intern-to-ceo-of-the-ybor-city-museum-society.aspxUSF alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.External ArticleThu, 27 Jun 2024 11:41:51 History alumna’s journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum SocietyUSF alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.Arminda Mata (middle), CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society, along with Rose Lopez (left) and Matthew Lewicki (right), two former history major interns who are now employees. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/history-alumnas-journey-from-intern-to-ceo-of-the-ybor-city-museum-society.aspxAlumni NewsEmpowering Florida Communities Through Latino Literature: USF LIS Instructor Alicia K. Long and USF SI Alumna Freda Mosquera Present “Libros Libres: Freedom to Read Latino Books” at Annual FLA Conference/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/empowering-florida-communities-through-latino-literature.aspxUSF’s LIS Instructor, Alicia K. Long, along with Broward County Library Manager and USF SI Alumna, Freda Mosquera, presented at the Florida Library Association (FLA) Annual 2024 Conference.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 24 Jun 2024 08:49:26 Empowering Florida Communities Through Latino Literature: USF LIS Instructor Alicia K. Long and USF SI Alumna Freda Mosquera Present “Libros Libres: Freedom to Read Latino Books” at Annual FLA ConferenceUSF’s LIS Instructor, Alicia K. Long, along with Broward County Library Manager and USF SI Alumna, Freda Mosquera, presented at the Florida Library Association (FLA) Annual 2024 Conference.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/empowering-florida-communities-through-latino-literature.aspxiSchool NewsRecent USF Grad Wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Scholarship/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/recent-usf-graduate-wins-association-of-jewish-libraries-conference-scholarship.aspxAmanda Widom, a recent MLIS graduate from the èƵapp School of Information, wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Scholarship.Corinne Titus, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantMon, 17 Jun 2024 08:50:32 Recent USF Grad Wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference ScholarshipAmanda Widom, a recent MLIS graduate from the èƵapp School of Information, wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Scholarship.Amanda Widom wins Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Scholarship/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/recent-usf-graduate-wins-association-of-jewish-libraries-conference-scholarship.aspxiSchool News Associate Professor Dr. Loni Hagen Hosts Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars Workshop/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/associate-professor-dr-loni-hagen-hosts-computational-methods.aspxIn early May, Associate Professor Dr. Loni Hagen hosted an insightful workshop on Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars, covering a range of topics essential for researchers in these fields, providing valuable tools and techniques.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:49:36 Associate Professor Dr. Loni Hagen Hosts Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars WorkshopIn early May, Associate Professor Dr. Loni Hagen hosted an insightful workshop on Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars, covering a range of topics essential for researchers in these fields, providing valuable tools and techniques.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/associate-professor-dr-loni-hagen-hosts-computational-methods.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Student, Kayla Davis, Presents Pioneering Research at the Annual Florida Library Association Conference/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-èƵapp-kayla-davis-presents-at-florida-library-association.aspxMLIS èƵapp, Kayla Davis, recently presented her research project, “The History of Library Services to African Americans in Florida,” at the Annual Florida Library Association (FLA) conference on May 15, 2024.Adrianna La Kam, Marketing & Communications Graduate AssistantWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:53:53 MLIS Student, Kayla Davis, Presents Pioneering Research at the Annual Florida Library Association ConferenceMLIS èƵapp, Kayla Davis, recently presented her research project, “The History of Library Services to African Americans in Florida,” at the Annual Florida Library Association (FLA) conference on May 15, 2024.Kayla Davis, current MLIS èƵapp, presenting at the 2024 FLA Conference./arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-èƵapp-kayla-davis-presents-at-florida-library-association.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Graduate, Daniel Jones, Named Outstanding New Librarian/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-graduate-daniel-jones-named-outstanding-new-librarian.aspxMLIS graduate, Daniel Jones, was recently named "Outstanding New Librarian" by the Florida Library Association for 2024.Tue, 21 May 2024 11:48:40 MLIS Graduate, Daniel Jones, Named Outstanding New LibrarianMLIS graduate, Daniel Jones, was recently named "Outstanding New Librarian" by the Florida Library Association for 2024.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-graduate-daniel-jones-named-outstanding-new-librarian.aspxiSchool NewsInterested in Health Informatics? Meet the President of the Student Health Informatics Club at the iSchool/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/interested-in-health-informatics-meet-the-preseident-of-the-èƵapp-health-informatics-club-at-the-ischool.aspxMeet Anya Wong, a Senior majoring in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Information Technology and minoring in Public Health.Corinne TitusFri, 17 May 2024 08:49:50 Interested in Health Informatics? Meet the President of the Student Health Informatics Club at the iSchoolMeet Anya Wong, a Senior majoring in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Information Technology and minoring in Public Health.Spring 2024 oneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference./arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/interested-in-health-informatics-meet-the-preseident-of-the-èƵapp-health-informatics-club-at-the-ischool.aspxiSchool NewsMLIS Student, Melissa Rice, Highlighted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 4/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-èƵapp-melissa-rice-highlighted-by-national-network-of-libraries-of-medicine-region-4.aspxMelissa Rice, a èƵapp of our Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, as well as a graduate assistant has recently received her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) certificate.Tue, 14 May 2024 13:19:50 MLIS Student, Melissa Rice, Highlighted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 4Melissa Rice, a èƵapp of our Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, as well as a graduate assistant has recently received her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) certificate.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-èƵapp-melissa-rice-highlighted-by-national-network-of-libraries-of-medicine-region-4.aspxiSchool NewsDean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, on The Strategic Value of Libraries/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dean-of-the-usf-libraries-todd-chavez.aspxDean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, joined the forum “The Strategic Value of Libraries” on May 9th, 2024.Mon, 13 May 2024 08:38:28 Dean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, on The Strategic Value of LibrariesDean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, joined the forum “The Strategic Value of Libraries” on May 9th, 2024.èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dean-of-the-usf-libraries-todd-chavez.aspxiSchool NewsMiami-Dade Public Library System Named as FLA's Library of the Year/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/miami-dade-public-library-system-named-as-flas-library-of-the-year.aspxAdjunct Professor for the School of Information and Director for the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Ray Baker and team have been awarded Library of the Year by FLA!Fri, 10 May 2024 10:43:26 Miami-Dade Public Library System Named as FLA's Library of the YearAdjunct Professor for the School of Information and Director for the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Ray Baker and team have been awarded Library of the Year by FLA!èƵapp: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/miami-dade-public-library-system-named-as-flas-library-of-the-year.aspxiSchool News