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2024 News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Kaufmann and Clarence Maybee Publish Article in Florida Libraries Fall 2024 Issue

Current faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann along with colleague, Clarence Maybee, publish article in FLA Fall 2024 issue.

November 22, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

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."

November 18, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Faculty Member, Kiersty Cox and MLIS Alumni Present at Two Recent Conferences

Recent 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.

August 30, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Enhancing Hurricane Emergency Response: A Call for Integrated Planning Across All Levels of Government

Assistant 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.”

August 28, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

SI Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2 Fall 2024

The 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!

August 26, 2024SI Newsletter

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Karen Kaufmann Co-Authors Book Chapter in Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries

Current faculty member, Dr. Karen Kaufmann co-authors chapter five in the book, Assessment and Advocacy: Using Project Outcome for Academic Libraries.

August 26, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

iSchool Health Informatics Research Lab Student, Divyani Tangudu, Presents at the 2024 Global Health Catalyst Summit at John Hopkins

Undergraduate 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.

August 22, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Assistant Professor of USF’s School of Information, Dr. Amelia Anderson, Secures Prestigious Grant to Enhance Autism-Informed Services in School Libraries

In 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.

August 19, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

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!

August 16, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Putting the Fun Back in Fundamentals

Meet the New Florida Library Association President: USF Alum Jorge E. Perez!

August 12, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

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.

August 8, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

2024-2025 School of Information MLIS Scholarship Winners

Congratulations 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!

August 5, 2024iSchool News

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