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Alumni Spotlight: Making a Difference as a Prison Librarian – Glennor Shirley, MLS ‘93
August 10, 2020 | iSchool NewsIn her home country of Jamaica, Glennor Shirley, MLS ’93, first discovered her adoration for librarianship while working as a bookmob …

Alumni Spotlight: iSchool Alumna Awarded Maryland School Librarian of the Year 2020 – Donna Mignardi MLS ’99
July 14, 2020 | iSchool NewsThe UMD iSchool helped to instill in Donna that all information is valuable and one must continue to grow and learn.

Alumni Spotlight: Becoming a Leader in Library and Information Science – Jocelyn McNamara MLS 2016
June 25, 2020 | iSchool NewsAfter many years working as a chef and artist, Jocelyn McNamara, MLS ‘16, was inspired by her love of literature, and a drive to work …

Alumni Spotlight: Law Librarian, Community Volunteer, and Ardent Reader – Christine Glaab, MLS, 75′
May 29, 2020 | iSchool NewsChristine Glaab received her Master of Library Science (MLS) in 1975 from the College of Library and Information Science (CLIS), which …

Alumni Spotlight: Keys to Succeeding in the Forensic Investigation Field – Pranali Shetty, MIM ‘15
May 29, 2020 | iSchool NewsForensic investigation is a challenging field where information plays a key role, from cyber threat investigations to extracting eviden …

Alumni Spotlight: Re-Envisioning the Role of Libraries in Teaching and Learning – Jean Donham, MLS ‘72
April 24, 2020 | iSchoolNewsAt the start of her professional career, Dr. Jean Donham taught at a middle school in the small town of Ames, Iowa.
