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UMD iSchool MLS Alumna Partners with iConsultancy to Provide Experiential Learning Opportunities in Digital Curation and Web Design
At Historic Takoma, Marilyn Abbott exceeded the call of duty by connecting iSchool students with the organization to revamp their websi …

Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress, Serial Set vol. 1442. Photo by Geraldine Dávila González.
Meet MLIS student, Bailey DeSimone
Bailey's research will focus on the intersection of diversity and legal informatics.

Dr. Jonathan Lazar (far right) and class visiting Dr. Raja Kushalnagar (far left) at Gallaudet University
Leveraging Partnerships to Enhance Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion in Curriculum
Working with industry, community, and LIS partners to create hands-on learning opportunities for students and revolutionize curriculum …

Pictured: Dr. Mega Subramaniam and Research Coordinator Luis Cortes
The Library’s Role in Supporting Health Information Justice During COVID-19
Examining the current and future role of libraries in supporting communities.
Leveraging Partnerships to Produce Award-Winning School Librarian Leaders
Creating opportunities for students to learn inside and outside of the classroom alongside school librarians.
MLIS Student Tannaz Motevalli Named 2020-21 ALA Spectrum Scholar
ALA Spectrum Scholarships are awarded annually to a select group of exceptional students who promote equity, diversity, and inclusion i …
Alumni Spotlight: iSchool Alumna Awarded Maryland School Librarian of the Year 2020 – Donna Mignardi MLS ’99
The UMD iSchool helped to instill in Donna that all information is valuable and one must continue to grow and learn.