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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Associate Professor Dr. Loni Hagen Hosts Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars Workshop

In 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.

June 10, 2024iSchool News

Kayla Davis, current MLIS student, presenting at the 2024 FLA Conference.

MLIS Student, Kayla Davis, Presents Pioneering Research at the Annual Florida Library Association Conference

MLIS 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.

June 5, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

MLIS Graduate, Daniel Jones, Named Outstanding New Librarian

MLIS graduate, Daniel Jones, was recently named "Outstanding New Librarian" by the Florida Library Association for 2024.

May 21, 2024iSchool News

Spring 2024 oneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference.

Interested in Health Informatics? Meet the President of the Student Health Informatics Club at the iSchool

Meet Anya Wong, a Senior majoring in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Information Technology and minoring in Public Health.

May 17, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

MLIS Student, Melissa Rice, Highlighted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 4

Melissa 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.

May 14, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, on The Strategic Value of Libraries

Dean of the USF Libraries and School of Information Graduate, Todd Chavez, joined the forum “The Strategic Value of Libraries” on May 9th, 2024.

May 13, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Miami-Dade Public Library System Named as FLA's Library of the Year

Adjunct 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!

May 10, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Steven Walczak Named an Inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS

Professor 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.

May 9, 2024iSchool News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Ly Dinh Authors Article Featured at Quantitative Science Studies

Dr. Ly Dinh, Assistant Professor at USF's iSchool, recently published an article featured at Quantitative Science Studies.

April 30, 2024iSchool News

MLIS Student Kristina Seiden Attending Children's Book Festival

MLIS Student Attends Children’s Book Festival as a Student Ambassador

Kristina 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.

April 25, 2024iSchool News

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USF School of Information to Host Alumni Reception at 2024 FLA Conference

The 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.

April 18, 2024Alumni News, iSchool News

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USF School of Information MLIS Program Ranks in Top 50 U.S. Library and Information Studies Graduate Programs

The 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!

April 10, 2024iSchool News

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