Since its publication in 2012, Dr. David Lankes’ book, “Expect More: Demanding Better Libraries for Today’s Complex World,” has been translated into Portuguese and German. Now, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteer translators, French speakers can enjoy it, too.
With a mind for business and research but a heart for teaching, Dr. Amir Karami has found a job that allows him to tap into all of his interests.
Our name — School of Library and Information Science — only begins to tell our story. From undergraduate to doctoral degrees, we explore information — where you find it, how you extract it, how you preserve it, how you put it to use. Traditional libraries are defying tradition and becoming community hubs for information and interaction. Information management is a key to success in business, industry, government, politics, commerce, education and, well, we could go on. You could, too.
Jason Broughton made headlines when he was named Vermont’s first African American state librarian and commissioner of libraries. How did SLIS prepare him for the post and what advice does he have for students hoping to follow in his footsteps?
Everyone faces challenges, but Clayton Copeland knows that each person also has ability within themselves. That’s why she’s working to improve the lives of underserved populations through her teaching and research.
Librarians working side-by-side with classroom teachers isn't a new trend. But do these partnerships translate into higher academic achievement? And how critical is the librarian half of the equation? Associate professor Lucy Santos Green hopes to find out.
Four high-profile figures in library and information science have been named to the inaugural class of School of Library and Information Science Fellows. These experts will partner with students and faculty to transform how UofSC is preparing the next generation of professionals.
Executive Director Melanie Huggins (MLIS, 1995) has been a driving force behind Richland Library’s transformation since taking the helm more than a decade ago. We caught up with Huggins to ask about her vision and the role the CIC played in shaping it.
Margarita "Dee" Demetriadis (MLIS, '18) was promoted from part-time assistant to teen/digital media lab librarian at the Libbie Mill Library in Henrico, Virginia. From networking opportunities to real-world projects, Demetriadis says the keys to landing her dream job were the opportunities she found at SLIS.