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School Library Journal: The Right and Wrong Way To Make Decisions in a Crisis | Reimagining Libraries, featuring Mega Subramaniam
September 4, 2020 | iSchool NewsAs a part of her crowdsourcing project to reimagine libraries, Mega Subramaniam published her fourth SLJ article, discussing how deci …

MLIS Student Working to Connect Library Services to Children
August 28, 2020 | iSchool NewsMLIS student Angela Pfeiffer discusses her responsibilities as a Children's Library Associate II and how her role has changed during …

BSIS Student Builds Database for the Library of Congress
August 27, 2020 | iSchool NewsAs a summer intern at the Library of Congress, Sarah Patrick transformed a print resource into an interactive digital experience.

UMD iSchool Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members
August 26, 2020 | Mia K. HinckleWith strengths in library and archives innovation, digital curation, criminal justice data science, socio-technical aspects of cybersec …

UMD iSchool, a Hub of Revolutionary Digital Curation Research and Technology Development
August 25, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreExploring the UMD iSchool's history of being integral to the advancement of digital curation.

Pictured: Dr. Mega Subramaniam and Research Coordinator Luis Cortes
The Library’s Role in Supporting Health Information Justice During COVID-19
July 23, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreExamining the current and future role of libraries in supporting communities.

Remembering Christine Glaab – Law Librarian, Community Volunteer, Ardent Reader, and UMD iSchool Alumna
July 14, 2020 | CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional)The Christine Glaab Law Librarian Fellowship honors the memory and legacy of Christine Glaab, MLS 1975, by providing support to MLIS s …

School Library Journal: Retire Those Legacy Approaches. It’s Time to Be Bold and Innovative. | Reimagining Libraries, featuring Mega Subramaniam
July 13, 2020 | Mega SubramaniamAs a part of her crowdsourcing project to reimagine libraries, Mega Subramaniam published her second SLJ article, calling upon peop …

Prestigious ALISE Awards go to Three UMD iSchool Recipients
June 25, 2020 | Mia K. HinckleDr. Ana Ndumu, Dr. Mega Subramaniam, and PhD Student Shandra Morhouse receive awards for their research work in library and informati …