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3 Faculty Members Awarded $1.4 Million to Develop Library and Archival Services

August 2, 2022 | INFO Staff

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program awarded 3 Professors funding which suppor …

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Two UMD Info College Faculty Members Establish New Archival Repatriation Committee

June 10, 2022 | iSchool News Staff

The new Committee is a major step towards enacting more Native and Indigenous repatriation archival policy.

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Maryland Today: $6M Award From State to Help Extension Bridge Digital Divide

June 3, 2022 | Maryland Today Staff | UMD

UMD Info College faculty and students join team to develop programs to help underserved urban and rural communities access broadband in …

UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Sheena Erete

May 25, 2022 | iSchool News Staff

Dr. Erete looks to build new community partnerships and engage the local community surrounding UMD in meaningful ways.

(Video) ALA Lecture Series: ALA President Patty Wong

May 16, 2022 | iSchool News Staff

Wong shares her 37-year journey with the ALA and the association's ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.

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The Search for Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge

May 4, 2022 | Hayleigh Moore

How Jewish ethics and law can be applied to new technological discoveries of the online environment, the arts, and more.

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Alumni Profile: Jane Robbins, PhD ‘72

May 2, 2022 | Hayleigh Moore

The iSchool catches up with the its first PhD graduate as she shares her legacy as one of the most influential leaders in library scien …

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Jewish American Heritage at UMD

May 2, 2022 | Hayleigh Moore

This month, UMD recognizes the impact of Jewish Americans at the University and beyond. Here the iSchool compiles a list of resources, …