/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/Recent posts from USF iSchool Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:44:28 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/faculty-member-kiersty-cox-and-mlis-alumni-present-at-two-recent-conferences.aspxiSchool News/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.”University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/enhancing-hurricane-emergency-response.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no2-compressed.pdfThe University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no2-compressed.pdfSI Newsletter/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-karen-kaufmann-co-authors-book-chapter-in-assessment-and-advocacy.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/ischool-health-informatics-research-lab-student-divyani-tangudu.aspxUndergraduate student, 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 student, 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/ischool-health-informatics-research-lab-student-divyani-tangudu.aspxiSchool News/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/assistant-professor-amelia-anderson-secures-prestigious-grant.aspxiSchool News/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!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-scuba-attends-def-con-the-worlds-largest-hacker-conference.aspxiSchool News/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!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/putting-fun-back-in-fundamentals.aspxiSchool News/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 University of South Florida undergraduate students, 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 University of South Florida undergraduate students, Anya Wong and Rohan Gajjar.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-co-authors-special-issue-on-informatics-education.aspxiSchool News/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 students 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 students 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!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/2024-2025-school-of-information-mlis-scholarship-winners.aspxiSchool News/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-professor-dr-stephen-gary-discusses-global-tech-outage.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/incoming-usf-mlis-student-myla-corn-award-2024-leisner-scholarship.aspxIncoming USF MLIS student, 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 student, Myla Corn, has been awarded the 2024 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship by the American Library Association (ALA).University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/incoming-usf-mlis-student-myla-corn-award-2024-leisner-scholarship.aspxiSchool News/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 invitation 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 invitation 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.University of South Florida: 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 News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/school-of-information-students-publish-article-in-the-international-association-for-counterterrorism.aspxJordan Bentivenga and Syler Vaden, current Intelligence Studies graduate students 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 students 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-students-publish-article-in-the-international-association-for-counterterrorism.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/gaunt-professor-marks-a-milestone-for-usf-school-of-information.aspxThe University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/gaunt-professor-marks-a-milestone-for-usf-school-of-information.aspxiSchool Newshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxThe University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/establishment-of-gaunt-professor-marks-milestone-for-usf-sarasota-manatee-school-of-information.aspxiSchool News/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-school-of-information-shines-at-flairs-conference-with-award-winning-poster.aspxiSchool Newshttps://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 News/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr.-ly-dinh-presents-t-the-18th-international-aaai-conference.aspxiSchool News/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 News/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/empowering-florida-communities-through-latino-literature.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/recent-usf-graduate-wins-association-of-jewish-libraries-conference-scholarship.aspxAmanda Widom, a recent MLIS graduate from the University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/associate-professor-dr-loni-hagen-hosts-computational-methods.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-kayla-davis-presents-at-florida-library-association.aspxMLIS student, 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 student, 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 student, presenting at the 2024 FLA Conference./arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-kayla-davis-presents-at-florida-library-association.aspxiSchool News/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-graduate-daniel-jones-named-outstanding-new-librarian.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/interested-in-health-informatics-meet-the-preseident-of-the-student-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-student-health-informatics-club-at-the-ischool.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-melissa-rice-highlighted-by-national-network-of-libraries-of-medicine-region-4.aspxMelissa Rice, a student 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 student 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-melissa-rice-highlighted-by-national-network-of-libraries-of-medicine-region-4.aspxiSchool News/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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dean-of-the-usf-libraries-todd-chavez.aspxiSchool News/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!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/miami-dade-public-library-system-named-as-flas-library-of-the-year.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-steven-walczak-named-an-inaugural-highly-ranked-scholar-by-scholargps.aspxProfessor Steven Walczak, Ph.D. is a tenured Professor in the School of Information in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida. We are thrilled to announce that he has been named an inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS.Thu, 09 May 2024 09:16:30 Dr. Steven Walczak Named an Inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPSProfessor Steven Walczak, Ph.D. is a tenured Professor in the School of Information in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida. We are thrilled to announce that he has been named an inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-steven-walczak-named-an-inaugural-highly-ranked-scholar-by-scholargps.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-ly-dinh-authors-article-at-quantitative-science-studies.aspxDr. Ly Dinh, Assistant Professor at USF's iSchool, recently published an article featured at Quantitative Science Studies.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:37:01 Dr. Ly Dinh Authors Article Featured at Quantitative Science StudiesDr. Ly Dinh, Assistant Professor at USF's iSchool, recently published an article featured at Quantitative Science Studies.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-ly-dinh-authors-article-at-quantitative-science-studies.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-attends-childrens-book-fesitval-as-a-student-ambassador.aspxKristina Seiden, a student in our Master of Library and Information Science program, recently had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival as a Student Ambassador. Below, she highlights the festival’s mission, sessions provided to attendees, and her experience as a Student Ambassador.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:02:46 MLIS Student Attends Children’s Book Festival as a Student AmbassadorKristina Seiden, a student in our Master of Library and Information Science program, recently had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival as a Student Ambassador. Below, she highlights the festival’s mission, sessions provided to attendees, and her experience as a Student Ambassador.MLIS Student Kristina Seiden Attending Children's Book Festival/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mlis-student-attends-childrens-book-fesitval-as-a-student-ambassador.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-si-to-host-alumni-reception-2024-fla-conference.aspxThe School of Information is excited to announce that we will be back at the Florida Library Association Conference this year. We will be in Orlando hosting an Alumni Reception on May 15th 5:30pm-7:00pm.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:00 USF School of Information to Host Alumni Reception at 2024 FLA ConferenceThe School of Information is excited to announce that we will be back at the Florida Library Association Conference this year. We will be in Orlando hosting an Alumni Reception on May 15th 5:30pm-7:00pm.FLA 2024 Alumni Reception banner/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-si-to-host-alumni-reception-2024-fla-conference.aspxAlumni News,iSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-si-mlis-program-top-50-us-library-and-information-studies-graduate-programs.aspxThe School of Information is proud to announce that our M.A. in Library and Information Science program was ranked as the 27th best Library and Information Studies program by U.S. News & World Report!Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:55:45 USF School of Information MLIS Program Ranks in Top 50 U.S. Library and Information Studies Graduate ProgramsThe School of Information is proud to announce that our M.A. in Library and Information Science program was ranked as the 27th best Library and Information Studies program by U.S. News & World Report!USF Top 50 Graduate Programs Banner/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/usf-si-mlis-program-top-50-us-library-and-information-studies-graduate-programs.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mils-alumna-jennifer-shipley-chosen-for-the-2024-beta-award.aspxJennifer Shipley is a Library Operations Manager for the Miami-Dade Public Library System. She was awarded the 2024 Best Emerging Technology Application (BETA) Award in recognition of a technology application that directly benefits library users.Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:39:52 MLIS Alumna Jennifer Shipley Chosen for the 2024 BETA AwardJennifer Shipley is a Library Operations Manager for the Miami-Dade Public Library System. She was awarded the 2024 Best Emerging Technology Application (BETA) Award in recognition of a technology application that directly benefits library users.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/mils-alumna-jennifer-shipley-chosen-for-the-2024-beta-award.aspxAlumni News,Honors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/city-of-miami-library-tot-lot-playground-named-after-distinguished-aluma-lucia-martinez-gonzalez.aspxThe City of North Miami has named a playground next to the North Miami Public Library after Lucia Martinez Gonzalez, a School of Information distinguished aluma who graduated from the MA in Library and Information Science in 1988.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:01:49 City of North Miami Library Tot Lot Playground Named After Distinguished Alumna Lucia Martinez GonzalezThe City of North Miami has named a playground next to the North Miami Public Library after Lucia Martinez Gonzalez, a School of Information distinguished aluma who graduated from the MA in Library and Information Science in 1988.Lucia Martinez Gonzalez (left middle) at groundbreaking ceremony alongside Councilwoman Kassandra Timothe (right middle). /arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/city-of-miami-library-tot-lot-playground-named-after-distinguished-aluma-lucia-martinez-gonzalez.aspxAlumni News/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.External ArticleThu, 21 Mar 2024 11:59:33 USF plans to launch college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computingThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.instructor does presentation on wall monitor in front of students/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-loni-hagen-selected-as-a-2024-2025-fulbright-us-scholar.aspxDr. Hagen was recently awarded a Fulbright U.S. scholar for 2024-2025 for Japan to conduct research on human supervision of artificial intelligence.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 Dr. Loni Hagen Selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. ScholarDr. Hagen was recently awarded a Fulbright U.S. scholar for 2024-2025 for Japan to conduct research on human supervision of artificial intelligence.Dr. Loni Hagen in front of a Japanese mural at Van Gogh Museum/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-loni-hagen-selected-as-a-2024-2025-fulbright-us-scholar.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/a-remarka-bull-heritage-month-black-history-resources-collections.aspxIn 1976 President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month. Ford urged the public to, “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” In keeping with that tradition, as information science students, here is a list of some of the amazing resources and collections the USF Library offers that center on Black histories and stories!Corinne TitusThu, 01 Feb 2024 11:13:31 A Remarka-Bull Heritage Month: Black History Resources & CollectionsIn 1976 President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month. Ford urged the public to, “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” In keeping with that tradition, as information science students, here is a list of some of the amazing resources and collections the USF Library offers that center on Black histories and stories!Black History Month banner with illustrations of Black artists/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/a-remarka-bull-heritage-month-black-history-resources-collections.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-named-a-fellow-of-the-american-medical-informatics-association-by-usf-faculty.aspxChristina Eldredge MD, PhD, FAMIA is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Health Informatics at the University of South Florida School of Information (iSchool) where she leads the growth of their Health Informatics (HI) program.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:21:16 Dr. Christina Eldredge Named a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association by USF FacultyChristina Eldredge MD, PhD, FAMIA is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Health Informatics at the University of South Florida School of Information (iSchool) where she leads the growth of their Health Informatics (HI) program.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2024/dr-christina-eldredge-named-a-fellow-of-the-american-medical-informatics-association-by-usf-faculty.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no1-compressed-updated.pdfThe University of South Florida School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight Dr. Alice Smith’s life and legacy; the winner of the Jean Key Gates Award – Dr. Wade Bishop; we spotlight one of our alumni Todd Chavez, Dean of USF Libraries; and we feature a student article on time management written by Corinne Titus.External ArticleWed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 SI Newsletter - Spring 2024The University of South Florida School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight Dr. Alice Smith’s life and legacy; the winner of the Jean Key Gates Award – Dr. Wade Bishop; we spotlight one of our alumni Todd Chavez, Dean of USF Libraries; and we feature a student article on time management written by Corinne Titus.Celebrating 50 years banner/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol2no1-compressed-updated.pdfSI Newsletter/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-information-faculty-and-graduate-develop-statewide-cyber-intelligence-assessment-for-fls-critical-infrastructure.aspxSchool of Information faculty and alumnus were tapped by Cyber Florida to provide threat/intelligence risk assessment for Florida’s critical infrastructure.External ArticleThu, 16 Nov 2023 14:49:51 School of Information faculty and graduate develop statewide cyber intelligence assessment for Florida's critical infrastructureSchool of Information faculty and alumnus were tapped by Cyber Florida to provide threat/intelligence risk assessment for Florida’s critical infrastructure.room with many computer monitors monitoring news/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-information-faculty-and-graduate-develop-statewide-cyber-intelligence-assessment-for-fls-critical-infrastructure.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/milestone-celebration-marks-the-school-of-informations-50th-anniversary.aspxThe School of Information celebrates 50 years. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a memorable evening to reflect on the program’s achievements and future goals.External ArticleMon, 13 Nov 2023 11:29:48 Milestone celebration marks the School of Information's 50th anniversaryThe School of Information celebrates 50 years. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a memorable evening to reflect on the program’s achievements and future goals.(From left) LIS program director Natalie Taylor, associate director of the iSchool Jim Andrews, department operations manager David Chapel, and iSchool director Randy Borum at the 50th anniversary event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/milestone-celebration-marks-the-school-of-informations-50th-anniversary.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/amelia-anderson-co-authors-hidden-barriers-experience-of-academic-librarians-and-archivists-invisible-disabilities.aspxCheck out the recent publication from Dr. Amelia Anderson that was featured as a "most read" article.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:14:15 Dr. Amelia Anderson Co-authors "Hidden Barriers: The Experience of Academic Librarians and Archivists with Invisible Illnesses and/or Disabilities"Check out the recent publication from Dr. Amelia Anderson that was featured as a "most read" article.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/amelia-anderson-co-authors-hidden-barriers-experience-of-academic-librarians-and-archivists-invisible-disabilities.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/natalie-taylor-to-serve-second-term-as-part-of-alise-ddc-council.aspxDr. Natalie Taylor secures a second term as Co-Chair for the ALISE Deans, Directors, and Chairs Council.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:14:15 Dr. Natalie Taylor to Serve Second Term as Part of ALISE DDC CouncilDr. Natalie Taylor secures a second term as Co-Chair for the ALISE Deans, Directors, and Chairs Council.ALISE logo/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/natalie-taylor-to-serve-second-term-as-part-of-alise-ddc-council.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/karen-kaufmann-co-authors-measuring-outcomes-information-literacy-instruction-assessment-in-study.aspxDr. Karen Kaufmann, in collaboration with her peers, has co-authored an article focused on assessing the influence of information literacy in higher education.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:14:15 Dr. Karen Kaufmann Co-Authors New Article "Measuring outcomes: Information literacy instruction assessment in a cross-institutional study"Dr. Karen Kaufmann, in collaboration with her peers, has co-authored an article focused on assessing the influence of information literacy in higher education.School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/karen-kaufmann-co-authors-measuring-outcomes-information-literacy-instruction-assessment-in-study.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/destyni-lalla-awarded-cas-undergraduate-research-fellowshipvisualization-virtualization-and-simulation.aspxIn recognition of the power of data visualization in addressing critical global challenges, Destyni Lalla, a student at the University of South Florida (USF) has been awarded the prestigious CAS Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Visualization, Virtualization, and Simulation. This significant achievement highlights the her dedication to bridging the gap between data and knowledge, particularly in the context of disaster risk reduction and climate change awareness.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:14:15 Destyni Lalla Awarded CAS Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Visualization, Virtualization and SimulationIn recognition of the power of data visualization in addressing critical global challenges, Destyni Lalla, a student at the University of South Florida (USF) has been awarded the prestigious CAS Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Visualization, Virtualization, and Simulation. This significant achievement highlights the her dedication to bridging the gap between data and knowledge, particularly in the context of disaster risk reduction and climate change awareness.Destyni Lalla/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/destyni-lalla-awarded-cas-undergraduate-research-fellowshipvisualization-virtualization-and-simulation.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/usf-school-of-information-at-defcon-31.aspxDr. "Scuba" Steve Gary attended DEFCON 31, the world's largest hacker conference. He attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community. "The more we know about the threats and vulnerabilities in cyberspace, the more we know how to reduce the threats, and prevent or mitigate exploitation (hacking) of those vulnerabilities."Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:52:01 USF School of Information at DEFCON 31Dr. "Scuba" Steve Gary attended DEFCON 31, the world's largest hacker conference. He attends every year to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the hacker community. "The more we know about the threats and vulnerabilities in cyberspace, the more we know how to reduce the threats, and prevent or mitigate exploitation (hacking) of those vulnerabilities."Dr. Gary at DEFCON 31/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/usf-school-of-information-at-defcon-31.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/alexandra-sosamora-attends-ic-cae-2023-summer-seminar.aspxThe Intelligence Community College of Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) conducts every year a weeklong seminar in Washington DC, where students are exposed to the different facets of the intelligence community (IC), visit different IC agencies, attend forums, speak with recruiters and get to participate in a completely immersive analytic simulation that is presented to intelligence community professionals at the end of the week in the National Intelligence University (NIU).Alexandra Sosa MoraTue, 15 Aug 2023 16:18:39 Intelligence Studies Graduate Student Alexandra Sosa Mora Attends IC-CAE 2023 Summer SeminarThe Intelligence Community College of Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) conducts every year a weeklong seminar in Washington DC, where students are exposed to the different facets of the intelligence community (IC), visit different IC agencies, attend forums, speak with recruiters and get to participate in a completely immersive analytic simulation that is presented to intelligence community professionals at the end of the week in the National Intelligence University (NIU).School of Information News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/information/news/2023/alexandra-sosamora-attends-ic-cae-2023-summer-seminar.aspxiSchool News/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol1no2-compressed.pdfThe University of South Florida School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight the opening of the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, 50 years of Library and Information Science and an interview with Award winning author and alumna Celia C. Perez, along with introductions of our new faculty.External ArticleMon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 SI Newsletter - Fall 2023The University of South Florida School of Information Newsletter brings together departmental stories, events, and news important to information professionals. In this issue we highlight the opening of the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, 50 years of Library and Information Science and an interview with Award winning author and alumna Celia C. Perez, along with introductions of our new faculty.Nelson Poynter Memorial Library/arts-sciences/departments/information/documents/newsletter/sinewslettervol1no2-compressed.pdfSI Newsletter