Were you impacted by the catastrophic flooding that hit the Midlands in October 2015 or Hurricane Matthew last November? If so, faculty examining the role played by public libraries and how community members accessed needed information invite you to take a short survey.
The College of Information and Communications has received a $100,000 Hearst Foundations grant to strengthen South Carolina communities through comprehensive literacy efforts.
The American Library Association has granted re-accreditation to the Master of Library and Information Science program at USC. The designation, effective for seven years, is held by only 60 programs nationwide.
Heather McCue believes that children begin to form ideas about money and spending well before their parents teach them about finances. She created the Growing Savers program to help the youngest Richland Library visitors gain a head start on their financial stability.
Two college alumni and one library school professor have paired with four incarcerated teenage boys to write a book about gang violence. The graphic novel project started with the goal of improving literacy and writing skills, but it has grown into much more.
Eight doctoral students and 61 master's students were honored at the School of Library and Information Science annual hooding ceremony.
Senior information science major Michelle Sprague is putting her skills to use as an intern at local software company TCube Solutions.
South Carolina is fertile ground and an "information wonderland." That's the message Dr. Michael Eisenberg spread as the keynote speaker for the Deans' and Directors' Lecture.
The Annual Literacy Leaders Awards and Peggy Parish Prizes will be awarded in the fall. Nominate an individual, organization or group who has made a statewide impact on literacy in South Carolina.
Students, faculty and alumni whose achievements include excellence in leadership, scholarship and service were honored at a ceremony during the Deans' and Directors' lecture.
Richland Library Learning Engagement Manager Susan Lyon is more than just a 2006 MLIS alumna – she’s also a 2017 Public Library Association Fellow. Lyon recently participated in a week-long leadership development program with other library leaders from across the nation.
Graduating in May after four years at the University of South Carolina, April Dawkins is excited to begin her new role in her academic specialty of school librarianship.
Dr. Michael Eisenberg will deliver the 2017 Deans' and Directors' Lecture on Monday, April 3, at the South Carolina State Library. His address will make the case for the importance of the information and communications fields in every area of human endeavor.
It's no secret that regular professional development and training helps school librarians stay at the top of their game. But what happens when providing that kind of preparation becomes a challenge for schools and districts?
After more than 16 years as Carolina’s chief information officer and vice president for information technology, Bill Hogue is starting a new gig as a faculty member in the School of Library and Information Science.
An undergraduate degree in information science prepared Ashley Griffith for her current job and to excel in the master’s program at the School of Library and Information Science. She’s passionate about her career and her programs of study.
His students adored him. His friends and colleagues called him true blue and all of us will miss this one of a kind "Gentleman Scholar."
Pete the Cat is one cool cat, and so is Katie (Mandy) Malone. The 2013 MLIS alumna works as a technical services specialist at the Williamsburg Regional Library in Williamsburg, Va. From dressing as the famous feline children’s book character to cataloging materials, read about how Malone uses skills she learned in the School of Library and Information Science.
Alumna Heather McCue was recognized by the South Carolina Library Association for her outstanding service to the community. McCue says the recognition encourages her to "dream bigger."
Students no longer hover over microfiche or use the Dewey Decimal System catalog. Now they are more likely to use eBooks, makerspaces or hotspot lending.
The term “geek” has evolved from a connotation that used to elicit a distasteful response. But as technology advances, Dr. David Lankes believes geekdom is, well, no longer geeky.
Nonie Price has been a 24-year fixture at the School of Library and Information Science, connecting alumni and friends of the program through networking opportunities.
Tobias Brasier, MLIS, 1994, is the director of web services for the School of Law. He is passionate about web redesign and is putting his degree to use through a variety of projects for the school and the Coleman Karesh Law Library. Through his many endeavors, Brasier illustrates just how versatile an MLIS can be.
The results of these projects will be reported at multiple scholarly conferences and journals, the true impact is in the recommendations made to the library systems, local government, and federal agencies for the improvement of community engagement and services.
Two USC organizations have partnered to "Read to Rebuild," a program to collect books for libraries devastated by the recent flooding in the coastal areas of North Carolina.