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Alumni Spotlight: Alumna Praises iSchool as the Heart of Nation’s Archival World – Ann Abney, MLS ‘16
November 2, 2020 | iSchool NewsAnn currently works as the Special Projects Archivist for the South Carolina Political Collections (SCPC) at the University of South Ca …

Alumni Spotlight: UMD iSchool Alum and Archivist Helps to Write the “Final Drafts of History” – Tyler Stump, HiLS 2015
October 15, 2020 | iSchool NewsTyler was especially drawn to the HiLS program after learning about the professional experiences offered in tandem with his academics a …

Alumni Spotlight: iSchool Lays the Foundation for Alumna’s Career in Academic Librarianship – Joyce Garczynski MLS ‘09
September 8, 2020 | iSchool NewsThe foundation for Joyce Garczynski’s, MLS ’09, career in librarianship was built from her experience in the Master of Library Scie …

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 …