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Expanding the frontiers how information and technology is accessed, used, and leveraged to empower individuals and communities.  

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Working with community, academic, and industry partners to create information science solutions and create learning and career opportunities for students.

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Offering Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Certificate programs to prepare the next generation of information professionals and researchers. 

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UMD iSchool News

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(Video) SoDa Symposium: Social Data Science Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

March 28, 2023 | Laurie Robinson

Presenters discussed innovation, entrepreneurship in social data science, and creators on social media.

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Breaking the Loop: Creating a Trustworthy Social Media Platform

March 28, 2023 | Laurie Robinson

As part of his NSF Career award, Assistant Professor Giovanni Luca Ciampaglia is designing a social media platform that will deliver us …

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Dr. Diana Marsh

INFO Biblioterp Podcast Launches! Episode 1: Dr. Diana Marsh, Dinosaurs, the Smithsonian, and her Book

March 23, 2023 | Mia K. Hinckle

An INFO college podcast where host Dr. Jen Golbeck dives into innovative information science books.

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INFO Alumna Sheri Massey: “7 Ways School Librarians Can Build Partnerships With Content Teachers”

March 21, 2023 | Sheri A. Massey

How school librarians can collaborate with teachers on content development to advance students’ critical thinking skills.

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